Kris Allen’s music video for “The Truth” is making its television debut today, August 17. The Season 8 American Idol tweeted photos from the video shoot, taken in a beautiful desert where Kris performed his own stunts! While shooting in the California desert, “The Truth” crew was met by a monsoon which turned the land into quicksand-like conditions. “The Truth” is Kris’ third single off his self-titled album which he recorded with Train front-man Pat Monahan.

Season 8’s runner-up also has a big release today. Adam Lambert’s “If I Had You Remixed” EP is available today, exclusively on Adam’s Official Music Store. The EP includes these tracks:
1. If I Had You (Radio Edit)
2. If I Had You (Jason Nevins Extended Mix)
3. If I Had You (Robotronic Extended Mix)
4. If I Had You (Dangerous Muse Remix)
5. If I Had You (Morgan Page Extended Remix)

On Thursday, August 19th, Season 8 finalist Matt Giraud will be performing at the Champions for Children Concert in Michigan. The proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters – A Community for Caring organization. Here are the details:
When: Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: W.K. Kellogg Auditorium
50 West Van Buren St.
Battle Creek, MI
Tickets: The tickets are $20. To order, call 269-565-2199

Season 6’s American Idol, Jordin Sparks, makes her Broadway debut this Thursday, August 19 in the Tony-winning hit musical In The Heights. Her run as Nina Rosario at the Richard Rodgers Theatre ends November 14 – don’t miss it! Learn more about Jordin’s Broadway debut.

Season 3’s American Idol, Fantasia, made it to #1 on the Adult R&B chart with her single “Bittersweet” after holding at #4 for a few weeks. The single is off Fantasia’s upcoming album, Back To Me, which drops a week from today – August 24, 2010. The third Idol winner performed “Bittersweet” on a Season 9 results show. View photos from Fantasia’s performance.

The American Idols have now accumulated 278 #1s to date, counting all national, domestic charts compiled by the Billboard Information Group. Fantasia is the finalist with the fourth most #1 hits! Check it out:

Kelly Clarkson – 56
Carrie Underwood – 48
Chris Daughtry (Daughtry) – 36
Fantasia – 22*
Ruben Studdard – 16
Jennifer Hudson – 13
Clay Aiken – 11
Mandisa – 10
Kimberley Locke – 8
Josh Gracin – 7
Jordin Sparks – 7
David Cook – 6
David Archuleta – 4
Adam Lambert – 4
Kellie Pickler – 4
Elliott Yamin – 4
Kris Allen – 3
Taylor Hicks – 3
American Idol Finalists – 2
Bo Bice – 2
Bucky Covington – 2
Blake Lewis – 2
Chris Sligh – 2
Paris Bennett – 1
Jason Castro – 1
Diana DeGarmo - 1
Lee DeWyze – 1
Tamyra Gray – 1
William Hung – 1

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