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Danny Gokey wows ‘American Idol’ judges (AP)

Written by on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 in Latest News.

In this image released by Fox, 'American Idol' contestant Daniel Gokey is shown. (AP Photo/Fox, Michael Becker)AP – Danny Gokey was proclaimed the “Hero” of “American Idol.”

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — “American Idol” went live for the first time in Season 8, filling a two-hour show with a gaggle of singers, most of which failed to impress the judges.

Just two contenders – spectacled frontrunner Danny g***ey and pint-sized blonde soul-singer Alexis Grace – managed to impress the entire judging panel during Tuesday’s competition. The rest of the hopefuls found themselves with mixed reviews and criticism on everything from their song choices, to their singing style, and in one case, a hopeful’s lack of wacky antics.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner addresses the media during a news conference at GM World Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan February 17, 2009. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)Reuters – General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC requested nearly $22 billion in additional U.S. government loans and said they had reached tentative deals with the United Auto Workers union to reduce labor costs.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back



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