American Idol Results

On March 18th, 2009, eleven finalists of American Idol stepped forth and only ten made it through to the Summer Tour. This week, our contestants were chosen to sing some country numbers based on tthe award-winning talent at the "Grand Ole Opry." Our special guest for the evening was noneother than Randy Travis, an award winning country singer who was inducted into the "Grand Ole Opry." Most of the competition performed some great numbers for the fans. But the same could not be said for our 11th place finalist: Alexis Grace.
Born on June 9, 1987 from Memphis, Tennessee, Alexis Grace was a stay-at-home mom who auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky with the song Doctor Feelgood by Motley Crue. Ironically, Alexis Grace auditioned twice previously for American Idol, without making it to Hollywood. Grace currently has a young daughter and is engaged to marry the child's father. After her Top 36 performance, Simon Cowell compared her to Kelly Clarkson, former finalist from Season One who won that same year. Unfortunatetly, Alexis Grace would not go on to the Summer Tour. Between her and Michael Sarver, another contestant in American Idol, Sarver moved on while Grace was eliminated and sent home. Now our ten finalists have been determined and now we move on to the Summer Tour next week.
That night marked another grand appearance from former American Idol: Carrie Underwood. After winning American Idol in Season 4, Underwood changed from a farm girl to the hip sensation in the music industry. Now she has been selected to join Dolly Parton and Randy Travis into the "Grand Ole Opry." For that special night, Underwood along with Travis performed a special duet with a grand reception. Things are looking big for Underwood; let's hope it goes the same for the others.
Be sure to tune in next week for the Summer Tour as the ten finalists once again attempt to prove why they should be the next American Idol. Also be sure to tune in for another exciting edition of "Cypress Bay Idol," coming in March 26 at 7 pm. 18 will perform, five will move to the finals, and one will be the winner. Come to the show and choose who you would like to be the next Cypress Bay Idol. Until next time: BREAK A LEG!!!