Wednesday, April 21, 2010

'Idol' loses another finalist

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Not enough "American Idol" viewers were inspired to vote for Tim Urban.

The 20-year-old college tyro from Duncanville, Texas, was separated from a ninth season of a Fox singing foe Wednesday during a end of a "Idol Gives Back" gift event. Urban, who wasn't during his best with his chronicle of a Goo Goo Dolls' "Better Days" on Tuesday's inspirational-themed opening show, perceived a fewest viewer votes.

"Keep that grin alive," host Ryan Seacrest told a unflappable singer.

Despite serving as a last-minute semifinalist deputy as well as receiving consistent critique in a early stages of a finals, Urban deftly evaded dismissal for several weeks - as well as kept grinning a entire time. In recent weeks, he won over a show's judges with pointed performances, garnering a many regard for his delivery of The Beatles' "All My Loving."

Joining Urban in a bottom three were 27-year-old musician Casey James of Fort Worth, Texas, as well as spunky 17-year-old tall school tyro Aaron Kelly of Sonestown, Pa. James was panned for his unoriginal understand of Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop," while Kelly failed to soar with his less-than-inspired delivery of R. Kelly's "I Believe we Can Fly."

Urban's elimination capped a third "Idol" gift event. "Idol Gives Back," that has lifted some-more than $140 million since its 2007 launch, will benefit Children's Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, a United Nations Foundation as well as Save a Children's U.S. programs this year. Viewers were asked to donate throughout a broadcast.

Celebrities such as Jennifer Garner as well as Morgan Freeman appeared in segments showcasing a charities' work. The Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Elton John as well as other musicians achieved from a Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Annie Lennox, who was stuck in London since of a volcanic charcoal transport disruptions, achieved in a pre-taped appearance.

The other finalists super! fluous i n a foe are 24-year-old musician Crystal Bowersox of Toledo, Ohio; 24-year-old paint sales clerk Lee Dewyze of Mount Prospect, Ill.; 26-year-old personal tutor Michael Lynche of Queens, N.Y.; as well as 20-year-old glass ventilator Siobhan Magnus of Marstons Mills, Mass. The singers will be mentored next week by Shania Twain.

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