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Italian heritage, faith, family fuel 'Idol' alum's performance passion
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Carrie Underwood announced as new 'American Idol' judge
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'American Idol' alum celebrate reunion in Nashville
Luke Bryan causes fan frenzy at CMA Fest
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'American Idol' finale to crown new winner, say goodbye to Katy Perry
'Let It Go' goes Diamond; 'Bob Iger, can I have it?' Idina Menzel asks
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'American Idol' top 5 revealed
'American Idol' top 7 prepare for final weeks of competition
Katy Perry prepares for final weeks as 'American Idol' judge
Luke Bryan brushes off onstage fall after slipping on fan's phone
Nya talks about making the top 14 and her mentor on 'American Idol'
'American Idol' alum and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47
What makes an 'American Idol?' Judges talk having the 'it' factor
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