VALLEY SINGER WOWS ON 'IDOL'.Byline: - Fred Shuster Sherman Oaks' very own "American Idol American Idol is an annual American televised singing competition, which began its first season on June 11, 2002. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the British reality program Pop Idol. " contestant Katharine McPhee bowled over the show's resident meanie Simon Cowell Simon Cowell (born 7 October, 1959) is a British artist and repertoire ("A&R") executive for Sony BMG in the United Kingdom and a television producer, more commonly known as a judge on television programmes such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, American Idol this week, causing him to exclaim ex·claim v. ex·claimed, ex·claim·ing, ex·claims v.intr. To cry out suddenly or vehemently, as from surprise or emotion: The children exclaimed with excitement. v. , "Tonight, Katharine, you became a star." McPhee's blockbuster version of the standard "Come Rain or Come Shine" solidified her standing among voters, and it was fellow contestant Kevin Covais Kevin Patrick Covais (IPA: /koˈveɪz/[1]) (born May 30 1989) was a fifth-season American Idol participant from Levittown, New York. , a 16-year-old from Levittown, N.Y., who was booted from the popular singing contest Wednesday. Cowell said McPhee, 21, appeared "seasoned," adding "I loved it." Along with high notes, "Idol's" fifth season hit another peak this week when the Fox show scored its biggest audience yet Tuesday for a performance episode. A gigantic 33.2 million viewers tuned in to watch the remaining 11 finalists sing the music of the '50s for a shot at a record contract during Tuesday's two-hour broadcast, Nielsen Media Research reported. Viewers' votes were announced Wednesday. |
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