http://www.sturgisjournal.com/articles/200...09025356136.txt


In just a few short weeks, FOX will fire up it’s “American Idol” machine for the 7th time giving the network king status until the end of May. But, before we tune in to see who the next Sanjaya will be, let’s rewind back to January of this year and see just how much of an impact the show has had on the entertainment industry.
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Ace Young (Season 5) signs with Virgin Records and co-writes several tracks with Diane Warren for his debut album.


The 50th Annual Grammy Award nominations revealed yet another laundry list of “AI” alumni up for top awards including Daughtry, Clarkson, Fantasia, Mandisa, Underwood and Young.
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The entire article can be read at the above link. It gives lots of information on most of the Idols.