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Check out Shannon Livewell singing Heather Headley's I Wish I Wasn't.

After all the weeks of sitting in front of the TV waiting to see who would be cut next and being astounded by some incredible vocal performances we are going to take a look back at what my ideal Top 24 would have been. Check out my thoughts..... I would luv feedback from any of my followers... we will start with My Top 12 Girls ;-). Be ready for it.....

Check out Ben's Tuesday Cover Tune #11

You may remember Tyler from as an American Junior Semi-Finalist. However he has grown up since his Juniors days. You can check out Tyler's Music MySpace I also posted this video from American Juniors.

Happy 20th Birthday Tyler!!!

Check out Sharon's video for her re-release of Mercy Calling with 3 new bonus tracks!!!

Today's IdolBirthday takes us back to American Idol Season 2. It was there that we first met Chip Days. He appeared first in Group 4 and then was brought back for the Wild Card show where he sang Michael Jackson's Rock With You. You can check out what he's up too musically on his Music MySpace. Chip is a singer/song writer that I expect great things from in the near future. Happy 23rd Birthday Chip!!!

Today's first Idol Birthday takes us back to Canadian Idol Season 1. It was back in August of 2003 that he came in eighth place. Since Idol Mikey has been up to a lot. He has performed throughout Canada and the US at countless events and showcases at top venues. In 2004, Mikey recorded, performed, and mastered his craft in New York City residing in Queens and Manhattan, collaborating and recording with acclaimed producer Glenn Swan of the renowned Chung King studios. In 2005, Mikey finally released his debut EP record entitled "Love Me Again." In 2006, Mikey continued to bring his music into the U.S. performing in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas. He also began to take his music into the international market, traveling to the Philippines, where he was front act for the hit pop girl group, the Pussycat Dolls. In 2007 Mikey was featured in a commercial for MTV Canada & was front act for Christina Aguilera in the Philippines. Mikey's new music video released in the summer of 2008 of the single "If it Feels Good We Should" from his debut solo album "Memoirs of a Super Hero", was released in December of 2008. You check out Mikey's Official Site. You can also follow him on Twitter @MikeyBustos and listen to some tracks on his Music MySpace. Happy 29th Birthday Mikey!!!Our next birthday takes us to American Idol Season 4. It was here where we first met Semi-Finalist Sarah Mather. You can check out Sarah on her Music MySpace or on her Official Site. Since her departure from Idol She has released an EP entitled Another Day on iTunes as well as a several albums including Undercover and Another Day all of which were released in 2007. Today we'd like to wish Sarah a Happy Birthday!!! Check out her Top 24 Performance of Get Ready below:

We move from Season 4 to Season 5 where we first met Kinnik Sky. Kinnik auditioned in Greensboro, NC and made the Top 24 over Megan Bobo. Happy Birthday!!! Follow her on Twitter @MsSky2u Her most memorable performance was her version of Oleta Adams' Get Here. Check it out below.


Finally our last birthday takes us back to American Idol Season 7 where we were first introduced to Ju'not Joyner. It wasn't until Season 8 that he took the stage as member of the Top 36; you may remember his version of Hey There Delilah. You can follow Ju'not on Twitter @JuNotJoyner. Happy 28th Birthday!!! Check out his performance of the Plain White T's Hey There Delilah below:

Scott McIntyre auditioned for American Idol's 8th Season in Phoenix, AZ. He is the first visually-impaired contestant on the show. He also came in 8th in the competition. And after the show he performed with the rest of the Idols on tour. His post-Idol album, "Heartstrings" was released on March 11, 2010 to Macintyre's web site and to digital retailers. Scott performed on American Idol as well on March 11 to promote his Post-Idol album. The album sold 1,000 copies a week after its release, so far peaking at #18 on the iTunes pop album charts. You can follow Scott on Twitter @ScottDMacIntyre; and you check out his Music MySpace. Today we wish Scott a Happy 25th Birthday!!!

The 6/21 Birthdays take us back to Season 1 where Christina Christian came in sixth place. Since Idol Christina has appeared on CSI Miami, she has also made her movie debut and has gotten married and has a sun. She is currently in London working on her debut album. Today we wish this rising star a Happy 29th Birthday!!!


The other birthday today is that of Season 8 winner Kris Allen. Since Idol Kris has been up to a lot of things. He's performed on Access Hollywood, Live with Regis & Kelly, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. In '09 He performed at the Wal-mart shareholder's meeting. Allen's self-titled album was released on November 17, 2009. After its first week of sales, the album debuted at 11 on the Billboard 200 after selling just over 80,000 copies. On February 25, 2010, he sang Let it Be for Haiti Relief on American Idol results show. After returning to the American Idol stage for the first time since his win, Allen will hit the road for his solo tour, starting in Madison, WI on May 29, 2010 and ending in Galveston, TX on July 3. He will supplement his solo tour by joining other major acts, including Keith Urban, OneRepublic, Maroon 5, Barenaked Ladies and another rocker "Idol" alum, Daughtry. Today we wish Kris a Happy 25th Birthday!!! Check out Kris' Official Site and follow him on Twitter @KrisAllen.

Check out Shannon's recent posts.

If You Don't Want To Love Me - James Morrison


Battle/Realize - Colbie Caillat

6/16 -Our first belated birthday shout out goes to Brittany Alania. She auditioned for American Idol back in Season 7. It was there she made it to Hollywood. For all those Twitter inclined you can follow her @QueenAlania. Also check out her Official Site and Music MySpace.


6/14- Our second belated birthday shout out goes to Joe Murena. Joe is a American Idol Season 4 Semi-Finalist he was cut within the Top 20. Joe is currently the lead vocalist in his band If Ever.. formerly the Murena Project. Joe has also been featured on Star Search and Showtime At The Apollo. Joe is currently signed to Orange Freeze Entertainment Corp. and is signed to its independent record label. He is scheduled to release a solo album sometime this year. Check out Joe's Official Site and his Music MySpace page. Also follow him on Twitter @JoeMurena. Happy Belated Birthday Joe!!!!

6/5- Our third belated Birthday is that of Haeley Vaughn. She made it to the Top 20 of American Idol's most recent season. You can follow Haeley on Twitter @haeleyvaughn.



6/4 - Alex Wagner-Trugman was a Semi-Finalist on American Idol's 8th Season follow him on Twitter @alexwtrugs.


6/2 - Shanandolan Natiya Reynolds a Hollywood Contestant from American Idol's 7th Season.

6/2 - Brooke White came in 5th Place during American Idol Season 7. She auditioned in Philadelphia and has released a debut album and several EP's since her stint on Idol. Happy 27th Birthday Brooke !!!


5/31 - David Hernandez Happy 27th Birthday!!! Check out his Music MySpace or follow him on Twitter @itsdavidyo. (American Idol Season 7 Semi-Finalist)


5/31 - Stephanie Rashea Britt was a Hollywood Contestant in American Idol's 8th Season follow her on Twitter @StephanieRashea.


5/30 - Kevin Covais Happy 21st Birthday!!! Check out his Music MySpace as well as his Official Site. You can also follow him on Twitter @kevincovais. (American Idol Season 5 Finalist)

Our first IdolBirthday today takes us back to American Idol Season 6. It was that year where Jared Cotter made it all the way to the Semi-Final rounds. Since Idol Jared has worked with recording artist Jay Sean on his album My Own Way. He helped co-write the hit Down. Today we wish Jared a Happy 29th Birthday. After packing his bags and leaving Simon, Paula and Randy, Jared came to Fuse and proved that he’s truly a triple-threat in the entertainment biz. He has cranked it with Soulja Boy, performed scenes from When Harry Met Sally for theatrical legend John Waters and hosted shows featuring performances by Grammy Award winning artists Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5. When he’s not on the big or small screen, you can catch Jared on the runway. He most recently modeled in the American Chang fashion show in Bryant Park, NYC. Keeping up with his American Idol roots, Jared can be seen and heard offering his thoughts on the newest contestants. Jared is a frequent guest on Fox’s Good Day, New York where he serves an expert on their segment “Idol Chatter,” as well as on the Z100 American Idol chats with Shelley Wade. You can also check out Jared on his Music MySpace and follow him on Twitter @jaredcotter.

Our Second birthday takes us to Canadian Idol Season 4 it was here in 2006 that Brand Jones came in 8th place. Brandon was signed to the independent record label, Sound Of Pop, becoming the third contestant from Canadian Idol season 4 to be signed. He released his album "All For You" in June of 2007. You can check out his Official Site or his Music MySpace page. Today we wish Brandon a Happy 21st Birthday!!!

Our third Birthday is that of Dawntoya Thomason. She auditioned in Dallas, TX for American Idol Season 9. It was her love of country music that got her all the way to Hollywood where she was cut. You can follow her on Twitter @dawnthom.

This IdolBirthday takes us all the way back to American Idol Season 3 where Diana DeGarmo came in second to Fantasia. Since American Idol Diana has been up to alot of things. After the finale she was signed to RCA /19 Records from which she released her debut single Dreams in June of 2004. Her debut album Blue Skies would later be released that same year. In late 2007 she participated in CMT's Gone Country. It was during this time she decided to cancel her current Pop/R&B album in progress and head to Nashville to explore her Country roots. In 2008 she signed to John Rich's production company and released a Country demo. And in 2009 she released an EP entitled Unplugged in Nashville. In 2006 DeGarmo made her Broadway debut playing Penny Pingleton in Hairspray for about four months. Also that year she performed the lead role of Brooklyn in the 2006 national tour of Brooklyn: The Musical alongside one of her idols, Melba Moore. After that she again returned back to Hairspray for another period of time. In February 2009 she starred as Dorothy in a tour of Oz the Musical, a contemporary version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but left the tour after its first leg in February 2009. DeGarmo then starred in the musical revue Back to Bacharach and David featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David in Los Angeles. In July 2009, she starred as the narrator in the Oklahoma Lyric's Theatre production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat alongside Idol alum Anthony Fedorov. Debuting August of 2009, DeGarmo played the role of Sarah, in the Off-Broadway musical, The Toxic Avenger until its closing in January of 2010. She is currently playing the role of Sheila in Broadway's Hair alongside idol alum Ace Young. We only expect more great things. IdolPhenomena would like to wish her a Happy 23rd Birthday!!!!

Check out Jackie Tohn and her friend Jes Hudak singing Killing Me Softly.

IdolPhenomena would like to wish Tryphaena Joelle Nimmons a Happy 20th Birthday!!!

IdolPhenomena would like to take a moment to wish American Idol Season 8 Semi-Finalist Von Smith a Happy 24th Birthday!!!!

Check out Michael Johns' cover of David Foster's Hold Me.

Check out Danny Noriega singing Almost Lover...

Check out Amber Caparas singing Wild Horses during her performance @ Goldbug Island.



For more from this performance check out her YouTube Channel....

Check out Alex Nester singing I Can't Quit You Baby from her performance with STIFF @ Cozy's.



For more videos from that night head on over to her YouTube Channel...

Todays IdolBirthday takes us back to American Idol Season 5. It was 1989 when this finalist was born. Since Idol she has been a guest star on the Nickelodeon show Zoey 101, a signed artist to Ne-Yo's Compound Entertainment with a record deal through Island Def Jam and has been feature singing along side Dionne Warwick on her recent My Friends and Me album. She has accomplished a lot these past several years with only more things to come. Below is her performance of I Am Changing which has got to be one of the best performances of that season.



So from here at IdolPhenomena we would like to wish this incredibly talented young lady a Happy 21st Birthday!!!

Check out Mars' Baby Boy which is a track dedicated to his mom.

Check out Rob Johnson's Sign Your Name (Remix).

Check out Luke Edgemon and Meagan Lee singing Alicia Keys' No One.

Check out Janell singing Taylor Swift's Love Story.

Today's IdolBirthday takes us back to American Idol Season 6. It was there at the Los Angeles auditions we were first introduced to Alaina Alexander. There she sang Michael Buble's Feelin' Good. Alaina made it all the way to the Top 24 only to be cut amongst the Top 20 Semi-Finalists. Today we'd like to wish her a Happy 28th Birthday!!!

Check out Tryphaena singing an original called fix... it's a work in progress but i think she's amazing.

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Check out Keia Johnson singing at a Marvin Gaye Tribute.

Check out Benjamin Bright singing an original called Her Song.

Check out AJ Tabaldo's cover of Alicia Keys' Unthinkable.

Check out Tori Kelly singing an original titled Reach Your Heart.

Check out Ben Honeycutt's Tuesday Cover Tune #10 of One Republic's Secrets.