With the Idol tour wrapping up soon, Tim said, I dont like thinking about it being over. The best part of being on tour its clich, its what you expect everyone to say is being on stage performing and its meeting the fans. In reality, it really is. There really isnt any other option. My favorite part is not driving around on the buses which is fun, its great and its not staying at the random hotels. The fans are incredible. Its an incredible experience every time I step out on that stage.

Tim has quite the fan base, and hes so grateful to finally meet the people who supported him throughout his Season 9 journey. Meeting the fans has been incredible, Tim stated. I really did not expect this. People told me while I was on the show, Youve got a really big fan base, but Im thinking, I dont really have a big fan base. Cmon, seriously? Im just this kid from Dallas. But, the fans have been nuts. The fans have been so supportive, so nice. Its been really cool. And theyve given me a bunch of gifts. One of the biggest things that I get now is bracelets. Ive got a collection going. Theres a plastic container on … read more

Michael shared what he loves about touring, saying, My favorite part is getting to see the people because theyre really who make the show special. Getting this opportunity and getting the chance to have a career after is due to them. As long as you sing the peoples good graces, you can be successful. Thats the really outstanding part. The toughest part is probably just being away from my family as much as I have to be. They come out with us, but whenever I have to send them away its tough. Theyve been out a bunch with us and theyre here now and theyve been with us all week. To be back here in Los Angeles on my daughters 7 month birthday is really the culmination of a years worth of work.

What has been Big Mikes favorite tour stop? I live in New York, so its always nice to go to a place you live especially a big city like that. The support that I got in New York was amazing, but I grew up in Florida. Thats where my family is. Some of my family had never seen me perform before the show, and they didnt know this side of me. They only know me as an athlete. So that was nice for them … read more

Season 2s American Idol, Ruben Studdard, will perform at the Hit Man: David Foster & Friends concert at the Ballroom of The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place in Jakarta, Indonesia in October, 2010. The concert will celebrate David Fosters career spanning close to 40 years. Other performers include Natalie Cole, The Canadian Tenors, and Charice Pempengco. Ruben has collaborated with David Foster in the past, and in 2009 he toured the country with “Hit Man: a special evening with David Foster & Friends” live in concert along with Idol finalist Michael Johns.

Two of Americas favorite finalists, Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry, will perform at this years F1 Singapore Grand Prix concert in September in the Padang. Missy Elliot and Mariah Carey will also perform at the event. Then, Chris and his multi-platinum rock band Daughtry will perform Friday, October 1, 2010 at the Kakaako Beach Park Amphitheater at 6:00pm in Honolulu, HI.

Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks is part of a new state tourism campaign to bring people back to the Alabama Coast. The ad is set … read more

I’ve been waiting quite a few years to create a song of this sonic magnitude, depth, and passion- and I could not be more proud, stated Ben Moody.

We Are The Fallens first album Tear The World Down was released on Universal Republic Records in May 2010, shooting to the #33 spot on the Billboard Top 200 chart, riding on a wave of anticipation built by the release of the premiere single Bury Me Alive in February. After making their live performance debut in London in March, the group hit the road, and has been consistently touring nationwide alongside various bands throughout the spring and summer of this year.

A band of indisputably gifted and accomplished artists, We Are The Fallen is comprised of Irish-born and raised 2008 American Idol finalist Carly Smithson on vocals, along with the former members of multi-platinum band Evanescence, guitarists … read more

As the tenth place finalist, Didi gets to kick off the tour each night with her set. Its very cool; its an honor, Didi said about being the first finalist on stage. I dont like being stuck somewhere in the middle, so its nice to be at the opening of the show. The only thing that could be a downfall about it is that not everybodys actually there yet, but its still a really amazing opportunity and Im totally blessed to be here and Im happy. I love doing it.

Does Didi still get nervous before taking the stage? I did the very first time I went out. I think Im going to get a little nervous tonight because this is kind of like a homecoming. I mean Knoxville was too, but this is like where Im currently stationed. But, Im happy and Im excited. Im not nervous right now, but I might be when I get on stage I have a lot of friends and family coming out tonight.

With just a few weeks left on the tour, what will Didi miss when this is all over? Im gonna miss performing on that big stage every night and performing for all of those people. Its really an amazing experience, and I dont want it to end. Im gonna miss the people here. Everyone here is really chill and I love being around them. Thats going to be … read more

With only a few weeks left on tour, we wanted to know what Aaron likes about touring and what hed miss when its over. My favorite part of being on tour is getting to see all the fans that supported us from day one, Aaron said. I think what Im going to miss most is getting to hang out with the contestants. Weve all become family; weve been together so long and its going to be sad to break apart.

Since Aaron is a minor, his amazing mom has come on tour with him and she rides around the nation on the girls bus. Aaron shared, I definitely love my mom and its always good to have her there for the support. She has always supported me throughout my whole life and its good to have her with me.

Of all the places the Idol Tour has taken Aaron, he revealed, My favorite tour stop was Hershey, PA. That was my hometown show and that was my favorite because it was where all the hometown fans and friends and family were. It was so much fun, and that was where they cheered the loudest for me.

Whats next for the teen from Sonestown, Pennsylvania? He shared some big news, Once the tour is over Im moving to Nashville. Im talking to a record label right now so were gonna work on getting some things in the … read more

Based on Pedro Almodvars Oscar-nominated 1988 film, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them. Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) will direct the world premiere of Women on the Verge, which was penned by Tony-nominated Dirty Rotten Scoundrels collaborators David Yazbek (music and lyrics) and Jeffrey Lane (book).

Tickets will go on sale to Lincoln Center Theater members August 23^rd, followed by a release to the general public on August 30^th. Women on the Verge will begin previews at the newly-renovated Belasco Theatre October 2^nd.

Today, Justin tweeted, an honor & a privilege 2 b a part of Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown. An amazing cast & director 2 have my B’way debut with!

Justin can soon add Broadway star to his resume which includes recording artist, songwriter, TV show host, film credits, and charity work.

View photos of Justin at the start of his career Season 1 on American Idol.

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