Fall events near Smokies, from chili to gospelSeptember 30th, 2009 Fall events near Smokies, from chili to gospelGATLINBURG, Tenn. — Amid the backdrop of fall foliage in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is celebrating the season with crafts, food and music.
Son becomes pastor of NY church once run by gospel singer Timothy Wright, who died after crashJuly 13th, 2009 Son takes over gospel singer Wright's NYC churchNEW YORK — Gospel singer Timothy Wright's son has been installed as pastor of his late father's New York City church. David Wright became leader of the Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Church of God in Christ during a service Sunday.
'American Idol' contest over for Matt Giraud, but he expects to make a mark on trivia gamesApril 30th, 2009 Giraud expects to be 'Idol' trivia questionLOS ANGELES — Matt Giraud says he expects to see his name on a trivia card — the first "American Idol" contestant to get a judges' reprieve when the audience vote went against him. Giraud couldn't be rescued this week, when the 23-year-old piano player from Kalamazoo, Mich., again came in last in the viewer tally and was bounced from the Fox TV singing contest.
Steven Curtis Chapman wins artist of the year at gospel awards; Heath, Grant also winnersApril 24th, 2009 Chapman wins artist of the year at gospel awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Veteran Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman capped an emotional year in which he lost his 5-year-old daughter in a tragic accident by winning artist of the year during the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards on Thursday.
Brandon Heath, Natalie Grant, Casting Crowns early winners at gospel awardsApril 24th, 2009 Heath, Grant, early winners at gospel awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brandon Heath won top male vocalist on the success of his pleading hit "Give Me Your Eyes" while Natalie Grant took female vocalist honors for the third year in a row during the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards on Thursday.
Steven Curtis Chapman wins gospel's artist of the year at Dove Awards in NashvilleApril 24th, 2009 Steven Curtis Chapman gospel's artist of the yearNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Veteran Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman capped an emotional year by winning artist of the year during the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards.
Miss California to appear at gospel music awards 1 week after gay marriage comments at pageantApril 23rd, 2009 Miss California to appear at gospel music awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Miss California Carrie Prejean (pray-ZHAWN') is keeping with the Christian theme by scheduling an appearance at the upcoming Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards.
Rounds, Desai sent home in double elimination on "American Idol"April 23rd, 2009 Rounds, Desai sent home on "Idol"LOS ANGELES — Lil Rounds has some comfort in being kicked off "American Idol": Her husband got her a puppy. Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated this week during "Disco Week." The double elimination was because the judges used their save to keep Matt Giraud last week.
Natalie Grant, nominated for 6 Dove awards, says she's proudest of her songwriting nodApril 23rd, 2009 Natalie Grant up for 6 Doves, proud of writing nodNASHVILLE, Tenn. — If Natalie Grant snags the best female vocalist trophy at Thursday's Dove Awards, it will mark her third win in a row in the category.
Woman arrested at Spears' home, two-time 'Idol' hopeful, says she's making a documentaryApril 18th, 2009 Woman says she snooped at Spears' home for filmLOS ANGELES — A woman arrested outside Britney Spears' home is a former "American Idol" hopeful who says she's making a paparazzi documentary. Miranda Tozier-Robbins says she wanted to show the efforts paparazzi go through and she chose Spears because it "might as well be someone I'm interested in."
Deputies arrested the 26-year-old Thursday after security guards caught her peeking into windows at the singer's Calabasas home, wearing camouflage and carrying camera gear.
Kellie Pickler's flirty relationship with Cowell raises eyebrows on 'American Idol'April 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'American Idol' contestant Kellie Pickler's flirty relationship with music mogul Simon Cowell has raised many eyebrows, especially after the judge called her a "naughty minx". The bonding the two shared is said to have caused problems with Cowell's then-girlfriend Terri Seymour, and for Pickler making a guest appearance on the FOX show has left her feeling nervous.
Producers admit to contestants' lip-synching on 'American Idol'March 29th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Producers of American singing competition 'American Idol' have admitted that there is some degree of lip-synching on the hit Fox reality show. Accesshollywood.com reports, Manfred Westphal, a representative for FremantleMedia North America, which produces the show, said that occasionally the contenders sing to a track but not when they're vying for votes.
Jennifer Hudson, American Idol stars immortalised on trading cardsMarch 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - R and B singer Jennifer Hudson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul are among a list of American Idol stars who will be immortalised on trading cards. As per the New York Post, U.S.
Staffer claims 'American Idol' bosses have decided final fourMarch 18th, 2009 NEW YORK - A loudmouth on the sets of 'American Idol' has claimed that the producers and judges of the show have already decided which contestants will make it to the final four in the competition. One of the lady staffers has said that the bosses on the show have already picked the final four contestants, and that too when 11 contestants are still battling to be the latest pop star.
Simon Cowell wants Jacko to appear on American IdolMarch 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell has requested Michael Jackson to think about coming on the talent show before he goes for his comeback tour in London this summer (09). The tough judge has even told the 'Thriller' hitmaker that he'd be foolish not to perform on the hit programme.
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