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DIANA. FANTASIA.
JASMINE. WHICH ONE WILL BECOME THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL?
They've come this far. But who
has what it takes to go all the way? We may learn Tuesday night when the ladies each sing three songs, one that they chose,
one that the judges chose and one that music industry giant Clive Davis chooses for them. There's more pressure than ever
riding on each performance!
Beginning as the television phenomenon
Pop Idol over in the UK, American Idol came to these shores in the summer of 2002 and became an overnight success, much like
the eventual winner, Kelly Clarkson. With two shows each week, American Idol's audience grew every time out, culminating when
over 30 million viewers tuned in for the finale.
The second season of American Idol was even more successful! After
50,000 auditioners and months of singing, Ruben Studdard was crowned the next American Idol!
THE
JUDGES:
PAULA
ABDUL
Equally recognized, awarded and celebrated in front of the camera as well as behind the camera, Paula Abduls
extraordinary music career is exemplified by worldwide album sales exceeding 30 million records and numerous awards including
The Grammy, Emmy, MTV Awards and others.
Paula has also been honored with her very own Star on Hollywood Boulevard,
and was inducted into Nickelodeons Kids Choice Hall of Fame.
 SIMON COWELL
Simon Cowells music career is now infamous having, over the past 20 years, shaped what we consider to be modern pop
music today. In the last 10 years, Simon, a BMG Record Executive, has been making and breaking records. Cowell has achieved
sales of over 25 million albums, over 70 top 30 records and 17 number 1 singles.
Simon became a celebrity in his own
right for reducing a string of teenage wannabes to tears while serving as a judge on the UK version of the show, "Pop Idol."
RANDY JACKSON
Randy Jackson,
a Grammy Award winning producer, is a twenty-year music industry veteran. For eight years, he was the V.P. of A&R at Columbia
Records followed by four years as Senior V.P. of A&R at MCA Records.
Randy has recorded, toured and performed with
the likes of Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, *NSYNC, Madonna, Elton John, Destiny's Child and many more. Randy
has worked on over one thousand gold and multi-platinum albums. His contributions have helped to sell over 200 million albums
worldwide.
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