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Lee DeWyze Joins Gable Heart Beats Foundation

American Idol Winner Lee DeWyze has joined forces with the Gable Heart Beats Foundation. Together, they will continue the drive to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and other forms of heart disease, in addition to promoting mandatory heart screenings for young people everywhere.

Lee joins fellow American Idol contestant Andrew Garcia, who joined the Gable Heart Beats Community in November 2010. Both are part of a growing community of athletes, musicians, comedians, and celebrities that now work with the Gable Heart Beats Foundation around the world.

“We are thrilled and honored to welcome Lee DeWyze’s contribution to our efforts,” said Foundation Executive Director, Amy Mayo. “His music, energy, and determination to make the world a better place embody the core spirit of the Gable Heart Beats Foundation.”

In August 2011, Lee starred in a promotional video for the Foundation. He met with Mayo and Board Member Michelle Gable on the rooftop of the London West Hollywood Hotel to shoot the film.

“When I was asked if I’d be a part of the Gable Heart Beats, I jumped at it…I read the story and learned a lot about Cardiomyopathy and sudden cardiac arrest,” Lee shared with filmmakers.

A percentage of the film’s proceeds will benefit Gable Heart Beats partners Heartfelt Cardiac Projects and 44 for Life. Both are non-profit organizations driven to reduce risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Heartfelt Cardiac Projects, based in southern California, hosts low-fee heart screenings worldwide, while 44 for Life, based outside Philadelphia, donates defibrillators to schools in the US.

Relive Lee DeWyze's journey to the top with this photo gallery.


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St. Louis Song List

The last stop on the hometown auditions tour brought us to St. Louis, Missouri. Big voices and personalities were aplenty in the Show-Me state.

Many of you were wondering what song you heard during last night’s show. Without further ado, here is the song list from St. Louis auditions.

Title: Where Is My Mind
Artist Version: Maxence Cyrin
Contestant: n/a

Title: Undo It
Artist Version: Carrie Underwood
Contestant: n/a

Title: Louie Louie
Artist Version: The Kingsmen
Contestant: n/a

Title: Knock Knock
Artist Version: Mac Miller
Contestant: n/a

Title: Show Me What I’m Looking For
Artist Version: Carolina Liar
Contestant: n/a

Title: A Change Is Gonna Come
Artist Version: Sam Cooke
Contestant: JOHNNY KEYSER

Title: All I Need
Artist Version: Awolnation
Contestant: n/a

Title: 100 Proof
Artist Version: Kellie Pickler
Contestant: n/a

Title: Dearly Beloved
Artist Version: Faith Hill
Contestant: RACHELLE LAMB

Title: Happy Girl
Artist Version: Martina McBride
Contestant: n/a

Title: Kiss From A Rose
Artist Version: Seal
Contestant: OLIVER MCCRARY

Title: Firework
Artist Version: Katy Perry
Contestant: MEGAN DOWNEY

Title: The Climb
Artist Version: Miley Cyrus
Contestant: DANIELLE LEWIS

Title: Rolling In The Deep
Artist Version: Adele
Contestant: CHRIS TRAN

Title: The Thunder Rolls
Artist Version: Garth Brooks
Contestant: ANTHONY MORLEY

Title: Lean On Me
Artist Version: Bill Withers
Contestant: REIS KLOECKENER

Title: Wonderful World
Artist Version: James Morrison
Contestant: n/a

Title: Fix You
Artist Version: Coldplay
Contestant: n/a

Title: I’ll Be
Artist Version: Edwin McCain
Contestant: ETHAN JONES

Title: I’ll Be
Artist Version: Edwin McCain
Contestant: n/a

Title: I Might
Artist Version: Wilco
Contestant: n/a

Title: Overjoyed
Artist Version: Stevie Wonder
Contestant: MARK INGRAM

Title: Part Time Lover
Artist Version: Stevie Wonder
Contestant: MARK INGRAM

Title: Father and Son
Artist Version: Paul Simon
Contestant: n/a

Title: One and Only
Artist Version: Adele
Contestant: LAUREN GRAY

Title: Whipping Post
Artist Version: The Allman Brothers Band
Contestant: n/a

Title: Cowboy Casanova
Artist Version: Carrie Underwood
Contestant: n/a

Title: Keep Your Eyes Open
Artist Version: Needtobreathe
Contestant: n/a

Next stop, Hollywood Week, for the most emotional and exhausting auditions to date! Meet the over 300 Hollywood-bound singers.

Click on the highlighted contestants' names to watch their interviews, performances, or to view their picture. To watch all of the other contestant interviews, click here.



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Carrie Underwood to Release New Album, May 1

In anticipation of what is expected to be one of this year’s hottest album releases, it was announced today that Carrie Underwood’s new CD will be released on Tuesday, May 1. Produced by Mark Bright, the forthcoming album was featured in Entertainment Weekly’s recent “10 albums we can’t wait for.” This will be the fourth studio album on 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville for the five-time Grammy winner.  The debut single co-written by Carrie, “Good Girl,” will be released to country radio on February 23.

The fourth American Idol’s February schedule is already gearing up with numerous appearances, performances, and events. Among those are “CMT Crossroads” with Aerosmith rock legend Steven Tyler, an appearance at the 54th Grammy Awards, Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, a performance at the Nordstrom Nashville Symphony Fashion Show, and the digital release of her new single, “Good Girl.”

Since releasing Some Hearts in 2005, Carrie has sold more than 14 million albums with Some Hearts, 2007’s Carnival Ride, and 2009’s Play On.  She’s amassed 14 No. 1 singles, six of which she co-wrote, and became the first country artist in history and the only American Idol winner ever to achieve 10 No. 1 singles from their first two albums. Carrie is a current Grammy Award nominee and a five-time Grammy Award winner, a two-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, a three-time Country Music Association and ACM Female Vocalist winner, and a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Carrie Underwood dazzled on the red carpet at the Season 10 American Idol finale. View photos.


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Chat About St. Louis

It's the last night of hometown auditions, and TONIGHT we're off to St. Louis, MO, where we first discovered Carrie Underwood. See who will standout in the Show-Me state at 8/7c on FOX. Join the discussion with fellow fans right here on AmericanIdol.com. Login with your Twitter, Facebook, or American Idol accounts and discuss the episode below.

In addition to chatting here, you can also share your comments on Twitter with #Idol and post your comments on Facebook.

Check back Thursday after the show to watch memorable auditions. We will also have interviews with each of the Hollywood-bound contestants from St. Louis. Peruse photos, see the song list, and share your opinions. Then, chat on Wednesday at 8/7c on FOX for the start of Hollywood Week!

Meet everyone who is headed to Hollywood so far!


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Portland Song List

Talent was in bloom in the City of Roses. People from all over came to Portland, Oregon in an attempt to change their lives. There were some moving songs, some upbeat songs, and everything in between performed and heard on the show.

What was that song you can’t get out of your head? Take a look at the Portland auditions song list.

Title: Dog Days Are Over
Artist Version: Florence + The Machine
Contestant: n/a

Title: 40 Day Dream
Artist Version: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Contestant: n/a

Title: Gravity
Artist Version: Sara Bareilles
Contestant: n/a

Title: The Story
Artist Version: Brandi Carlile
Contestant: BRITTANY ZIKA

Title: You Make Me Feel
Artist Version: Cobra Starship feat. Sabi
Contestant: n/a

Title: Mr. Pitiful
Artist Version: Otis Redding
Contestant: n/a

Title: Born This Way
Artist Version: Lady Gaga
Contestant: BEN PURDOM

Title: Super Bass
Artist Version: Nicki Minaj
Contestant: BEN PURDOM

Title: Set Fire To The Rain
Artist Version: Adele
Contestant: n/a

Title: Superstar
Artist Version: Luther Vandross
Contestant: JERMAINE JONES

Title: Float On
Artist Version: Modest Mouse
Contestant: n/a

Title: I Won’t Give Up
Artist Version: Jason Mraz
Contestant: n/a

Title: You’re No Good
Artist Version: Linda Rondstadt
Contestant: BRITNEE KELLOGG

Title: I’m A Woman
Artist Version: Peggy Lee
Contestant: SAM GERSHMAN

Title: Insane In The Brain
Artist Version: Cypress Hill
Contestant: n/a

Title: Tom Sawyer
Artist Version: Rush
Contestant: DAVID WEED

Title: Tom Sawyer
Artist Version: Rush
Contestant: n/a

Title: I Will Not Be Broken
Artist Version: Ben Harper
Contestant: n/a

Title: Is This Love
Artist Version: Bob Marley
Contestant: ROMEO DIAHN

Title: For The First Time
Artist Version: The Script
Contestant: n/a

Title: Cryin’
Artist Version: Aerosmith
Contestant: NAOMI GILLIES

Title: Cryin’
Artist Version: Aerosmith
Contestant: n/a

Title: Baby Face
Artist Version: Brenda Lee
Contestant: n/a

Title: Somebody To Love
Artist Version: Queen
Contestant: BEN HARRISON

Title: Drifters
Artist Version: Patrick Watson
Contestant: n/a

Title: To Build A Home
Artist Version: Cinematic Orchestra
Contestant: n/a

Title: Again
Artist Version: Faith Evans
Contestant: JESSICA PHILLIPS

Title: More
Artist Version: Tyrone Wells
Contestant: n/a

Click on the highlighted contestants' names to watch their interviews, performances, or to view their picture. To watch all of the other contestant interviews, click here.


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