Alexis Grace not saved by viewers, judges
After teasing Alexis Grace by suggesting they were going to save her, the American Idol judges sent her home instead. After viewers voted on the country music performances, she landed in the bottom three with Allison Iraheta, who was sent to safety first, and Michael Sarver, who made it to the finals with her during the first semi-final week. When just Alexis and Michael remained, Simon Cowell said, "We've just had a conversation -- one of them we would consider saving. After Alexis was revealed...

American Idol 8: Top 36, Final 12 - Live Thoughts
Like stink on a hobo, the week of reckoning is upon us.  By Thursday night, American Idol's Top 36 will be whittled down to an easily digestible dozen.  We already know half the Top 12's entrants (Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver, Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen and the now infamous Adam Lambert), and after tonight's American Idol performance episode, the voting populous will be charged with selecting three more members of that esteemed Top 12.  For tonight, it's hard to...

American Idol 2009 Group 2 Results:Brooke White Performs
Now 3 more Idol hopefuls will join American Idol top 12 and 25 million votes have been counted on who will accompany Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and Michael Sarver into the next round of eliminations.Group 2 performed Ne-Yo’s “Closer”. Ryan Seacrest asked some of the contestants about picking the right song for the competition. Ryan again teased Jeanine Vailes about her legs.First one to be called were Allison Iraheta, Jesse Langseth and Matt Breitzke. Ryan asked Randy Jackson who he thinks...

Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and Michael Sarver - FOX News Interviw - VIDEO
Thanks to Maura Johnson from Idolator for this find. By the end of Wednesday night’s results show, Alexis Grace, Michael Saver and Danny Gokey advanced to the Top 12 of American Idol.The three are on the interview circuit today. Here they are speaking to Fox LA. Michael Sarver says the 3 call themselves “the blue eyed soul patrol” (please stop–I beg of you) and makes pains to distinguish himself as a soul singer, rather than a country artist.The interviewer asks Danny...

American Idol: Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert & Alexis Grace
Why American Idol's Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert & Alexis Grace will be around to climb to the top.

Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta: New American Idol Finalists!
One-half of season eight's American Idol finalists have now been named.Following a dismal round of auditions on Wednesday, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta received the most votes from viewers and advanced to the final round of 12.Click on the pics above for enlarged images of the latest American Idol finalists.The trio will join 28-year-old church music director Danny Gokey from Milwaukee, 21-year-old musician Alexis Grace from Memphis and 27-year-old oil rig worker Michael Sarver...

'American Idol' selects first 3 finalists
LOS ANGELES - "American Idol" has selected the first three finalists of season eight. Alexis Grace, a 21-year-old single mother from Memphis, Tenn.; Michael Sarver, a 27-year-old oil rig worker from Jasper, Texas; and Danny Gokey, a 28-year-old church music director from Milwaukee were picked to advance to the next round of the Fox singing competition.

Spoiler: American Idol finalists
The first three American Idol finalists have been selected. Skip related content Alexis Grace, the soulful 21-year-old single mother from Memphis, Michael Sarver, the beefy 27-year-old oil rig worker from Texas, and Danny Gokey, the spikey-haired 28-year-old church music director from Milwaukee are all going through after receiving the most viewer votes. Recent widower Danny overwhelmed the judges with Mariah Carey's Hero, while Alexis wowed judges with her take on Aretha Franklin's Never...

Image counts for 'AI' singers; a widower's burden
LOS ANGELES – Image counts on "American Idol," and the first three finalists know it. Michael Sarver, 27, an oil-rig worker from Jasper, Texas, said that being a "hardworking American" is part of his appeal, "especially in the economy and the day that we live." "It's a chance to see someone rise from the ashes. Not that my life is bad, but things are tough," said Sarver, citing oil industry layoffs and hiring freezes. Sarver joined Danny Gokey and Alexis Grace, selected by viewers this...

Image counts for 'AI' singers; a widower's burden
Michael Sarver , 27, an oil-rig worker from Jasper, Texas , said that being a "hardworking American" is part of his appeal, "especially in the economy and the day that we live." "It's a chance to see someone rise from the ashes. Not that my life is bad, but things are tough," said Sarver, citing oil industry layoffs and hiring freezes. Sarver joined Danny Gokey and Alexis Grace , selected by viewers this week for the show's ultimate top 12, in a teleconference Thursday. This story...

'Idol' chatter: PHOTO
Before "American Idol" stars took the stage at TD Garden last night, we were given the opportunity to interview five of the Season 8 finalists. Too bad we couldn't choose which ones. We were hoping to get some quality face time with Adam Lambert . Instead, we got Anoop Desai , Matt Giraud , Scott MacIntyre , Michael Sarver (above), and Allison Iraheta . Don't feel bad; we were disappointed, too. Desai told us he spent a rare day off this week watching "Mad Men" and wishing he could smoke and...

American Idol Top 13 Results!
LALATE has your 2009 American Idol Top 13 Results. American Idol has a Top 13, not Top 12, because of Anoop Desai given a surprise #13 slot tonight March 5, 2009. Here are your American Idol Top 13! From the wild card: 1.Jasmine Murray 2. Megan Corkrey 3. Matt Giraud 4. Anoop Desai Previously 5. Kris Allen 6. Danny Gokey 7. Alexis Grace 8. Allison Iraheta 9. [...]

AMERICAN IDOL 3/17/09 RECAP
Michael Sarver was up first with a decent performance of Garth Brook's, "Ain't Goin Down Til the Sun Comes Up".  The judges were not that crazy about it.  They found it fun, but missed him singing the big notes.  Simon hated it.  He didn't understand a word Michael sang! Allison Iraheta sang Patty Loveless', "Blame It On Your Heart" with her usual fine vocal chops.  The judges take was that she did a fine job, with Simon not as...

EK's American Idol Tour Greensboro Recap
Adam Lambert Allison Iraheta Anoop Desai Danny Gokey Kris Allen Lil Rounds Matt Giraud Megan Joy Michael Sarver Scott MacIntyre Check out EK’s photos at the barricades, post-concert at the end of her re-cap… *** Back ground info: First time AI concert (mainly for Adam) but have watched the show since season3. Took my mom (70 y.o. to see Danny, Adam and Kris) My Favorites are Adam, Kris, Danny and Allison in that order. Got to the Greensboro Coliseum around 5 pm, the parking...

Alexis Grace Visits ‘Good Day LA’ After ‘Idol’ Boot
Alexis Grace didn’t get enough votes to stick around for another week on ‘American Idol’. She made it to the final eleven, one short of a chance to go on the Idols Live tour. Grace talked about her experiences on the show with ‘Good Day LA’ co-hosts Steve, Dorothy, and Jillian. Alexis said she only got a couple hours of sleep since she was packing and she said she and Meghan Joy were close since they both had children. Watch the interview, aired Thursday (March 19),...

POLL: Did Alexis Grace Get Idol’s Unlucky No. 36?
Alexis Grace gave a powerhouse performance of Michael Jackson ’s “Dirty Diana” on Tuesday’s Idol , prompting judge Kara DioGuardi to rave, “You’re a naughty girl — and I liked it!” But will the viewers’ support come across loud and clear? Two Idols will be sent packing Wednesday night, and Grace — as the final contestant to take the stage — may face a unique challenge.

Alexis Grace Booted From 'American Idol'
There was no saving Alexis Grace on "American Idol." The show's four judges unanimously decided not to keep the soulful 21-year-old single mother from Memphis, Tenn., from being eliminated on the Fox singing competition after she received the least number of viewer voters Wednesday

POLL: Did Alexis Grace Get Idol's Unlucky No. 36?
Alexis Grace gave a powerhouse performance of Michael Jackson ’s “Dirty Diana” on Tuesday’s Idol , prompting judge Kara DioGuardi to rave, “You’re a naughty girl — and I liked it!” But will the viewers’ support come across loud and clear? Two Idols will be sent packing Wednesday night, and Grace — as the final contestant to take the stage — may face a unique challenge.

Alexis Grace voted off American Idol
Although the judges do have the opportunity to save one person from going home, they didn’t use it on this week’s ‘Idol’ cast-off, Alexis Grace. I can’t really say that I’m surprised by this. Her version of ‘Jolene’ was pretty lame. Check out the audio from Alexis’ performance after the break! If you liked this song, but not this performer, you should check out Mindy Smith’s version of Jolene! It is...

Why Was Alexis Grace Kicked Off Before Michael Sarver?
We yawn and say goodbye to Alexis at the end of a so-so week of country music and mostly forgettable performances.

“American Idol” Boots Alexis Grace, Welcomes Back Carrie Underwood
Now that American Idol judges can “save” one contestant that would have otherwise been booted, the show’s producers can speed through 90 percent of the results and draw out the agonizing “will they or won’t they save the contestant?” debate with sadistic slowness. We were reminded of the suspense from the moment the show started last night (”In my hand, I have the results that may shock you,” Ryan Seacrest warned) and until Alexis Grace opened...

American Idol 8: Top 36, First 12 - Live Results (Page 2/2)
Michael Sarver and Anoop Desai are summoned.

American Idol: Allison Iraheta Becomes An Early Favourite With Heart’s ‘Alone’
16 year old Allison Iraheta was a big hit with the judges on last night’s American Idol and was undoubtedly one of the stars of the night. Not only that but out of 12 acts she was the only contestant to get high praise from Cowell. He told her “she is the best by a clear [...]

American Idol: What Is Next For Alexis Grace
After being eliminated from American Idol this week, Alexis Grace says she is going back to Memphis. In a teleconference on Thursday she also told reporters what she has planned for her future. “I’m going to go back home and spend some time with my family first. And then I’m going to get to work and start talking about recording some music and trying to get it out there and just continue singing,” Alexis Grace said. When asked about choosing the country song, Jolene...

Danny Gokey Or Alexis Grace To Win American Idol 2009?
Sources are suggesting what many already suspected and rumours are rife that American Idol bosses have already chosen their final four contestants. Considering there are still 11 singers left on the show, that’s not good news for those people that aren’t Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert and Alexis Grace. The New York Daily News reports that [...]