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Jennifer Hudson becomes the sixth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
April 22, 2004
American Idol was hotter than the Copa on Tuesday night, as the remaining seven finalists performed songs from the Barry Manilow catalogue. Manilow joined the judges Tuesday in critiquing the performances, and last night he performed with the finalists. Then, during a shocking Wednesday live results show, it was announced that Jennifer Hudson, who was considered one of the favorites to win this season's contest, had been eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.
'American Idol' Top 12 finalists to release "Greatest Soul Classics" album on April 27
April 22, 2004
American Idol judges Simon, Randy, and Paula have called them the "best group of twelve in the history of American Idol." Now America will get to hear them via something other than their televisions when the twelve release a new compilation album of the greatest soul classics of all time on April 27.
Jon Peter Lewis becomes the fifth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
April 16, 2004
American Idol took the nation to the movies on Wednesday night, as the Top 8 finalists performed songs from their favorite films. Actor/director Quentin Tarantino joined the judges in critiquing the performances. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Jon Peter Lewis was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.
Camile Velasco becomes the fourth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
April 8, 2004
American Idol had the audience grooving Tuesday night, as the Top 9 finalists performed songs from the Elton John songbook. The finalists received a surprise visit from pop icon Sir Elton John as they prepared for this week's competition. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Camile Velasco was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.
Amy Adams becomes the third 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
April 1, 2004
American Idol had the audience grooving on this week, as the Top 10 finalists performed Motown songs, accompanied by the legendary Funk Brothers as the house band. Producing and songwriting team Ashford & Simpson (Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson) were guest judges. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Amy Adams was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.