Posts with tag "lee dewyze"

Behind the Lee DeWyze 'Idol' Finale Snub

Posted May 28th 2011 at 11:02 AM by Christine Fenno

Last year's 'American Idol' winner, Lee DeWyze, was absent from the stage during the season finale episode this week, and although he appeared on the series earlier this spring, he played no part in crowning new Idol Scotty McCreery. Eagle-eyed viewers could spot DeWyze sitting in the audience at the Nokia Theater. But Ryan Seacrest never singled him out to let fans know the most recent 'Idol' ...

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Lee DeWyze Tells New 'Idol' Judges Not to Be Copycats

Posted Dec 2nd 2010 at 02:11 PM by Steve Baltin

Barring any surprises, Lee DeWyze will always have the honor in 'American Idol' history of being the winner on Simon Cowell's final season. With Cowell gone, and Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler taking over as judges this upcoming season, it will be a different 'Idol,' but DeWyze believes J. lo and the Aerosmith frontman will be up to the challenge -- as long as they meet one criteria. ...

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'Idol' Lee DeWyze Says Simon Cowell Is Irreplaceable

Posted Jul 28th 2010 at 01:20 PM by Amber James

It's been two months since Lee DeWyze was crowned the season 9 winner of 'American Idol,' but he's still trying to soak it all in. The Illinois-born singer, who just a year ago was selling paint at Mt. Prospect Paint, Inc., became an instant heartthrob for millions of viewers, who fell in love with his shy-guy persona and charm. For now, he's reveling in his new-found fame and hasn't lost ...

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Casey James: Playing With Bret Michaels During 'Idol' Was 'Amazing'

Posted Jun 3rd 2010 at 03:05 PM by Denise Warner

To help launch their 'American Idols Live!' tour and the latest flavor of M&Ms -- Pretzel M&Ms -- the top ten 'Idol' finalists, including winner Lee DeWyze and runner-up Crystal Bowersox, played for a crowd inside of a giant M&M in New York City. After the show, PopEater caught up with third-place finisher Casey James, who told us how great it was to duet with Bret Michael's on the ...

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Lee DeWyze's 'Beautiful Day': An Exclusive First Listen

Posted May 26th 2010 at 10:01 PM by PopEater Staff

Exclusive: Want to relive Lee DeWyze's first single, 'Beautiful Day,' originally done by U2? Listen to it on PopEater. DeWyze is this year's 'American Idol.' He beat fellow contestant Crystal Bowersox. Lee took some flack for 'Beautiful Day' on the first night of the finale, but he later defended himself. "It's not easy performing in front of seven thousand people in a situation like that," ...

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Who Is Your Newest 'American Idol'? Ninth Winner Crowned

Posted May 26th 2010 at 10:00 PM by PopEater Staff

From auditions to Hollywood Week, the semi-finals to the top two, it's been a long ride. The competition came down to Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze -- but who took home the crown? Click to Find Out ...

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Crystal Bowersox's 'Up to the Mountain': An Exclusive First Listen

Posted May 26th 2010 at 10:00 PM by PopEater Staff

Exclusive: PopEater is bringing you the first single from 'American Idol' runner-up Crystal Bowersox -- a cover of Patty Griffin's 'Up to the Mountain.' Bowersox isn't the first 'Idol' powerhouse to take on this tune. Kelly Clarkson performed it on 'Idol Gives Back' in 2007. The singer's rendition earned raves from the judges' table last night. Listen Here Get More 'American Idol' ...

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'American Idol' Narrows Field Down to Two Finalists

Posted May 20th 2010 at 06:51 AM by PopEater Staff

For the ninth time, 'American Idol' has whittled itself down to only two contestants vying for the title. The fate of the final three -- Casey James, Lee Dwyze and Crystal Bowersox -- was decided on last night's 'Idol' results show. So who will head to the Kodak Theater to compete for the crown and the lucrative recording contract? Spoiler Alert: America sent James packing, leaving Dewyze ...