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Former American Idol Jasmine Murray

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:52:31 GMT

Jasmine Murray was catapulted to fame as a contestant on last season's American Idol. FOX13's Valerie Calhoun caught up with her at the Delta Fair & Music Festival to see how her singing career is taking off.

Conway Debunks Unfair Idol Votes

Wed, 27 May 2009 22:48:26 GMT

Last week, America voted Kris Allen as the new American Idol. But, controversy is brewing around the votes that came from Allen's hometown of Conway, Arkansas. As FOX13's Amy Cowman reports, both sides state that Allen won the competition fair and square.

Idol's Lil Rounds Honored on Beale

Mon, 25 May 2009 23:23:52 GMT

Memphis celebrated American Idol finalist Lil Rounds Monday. The Bluff City native was honored on Beale Street by several community groups.

Conway Celebrates Newest American Idol

Les Smith — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:49:14 GMT

In a surprise to many viewers and Kris Allen himself, America chose Allen as the new American Idol. Nearly 100 million votes were cast in this year's final vote and roughly 38 million of those votes came from Arkansas…helping Kris clench the crown. FOX13's Les Smith is live in Conway.

Memphis Celebrates Idol's Lil Rounds

Associated Press — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:21:01 GMT

The Memphis community will celebrate American Idol finalist Lil Rounds on Monday, May 25 at Handy Park on Beale Street.

Kris Allen Chosen as New American Idol

Thu, 21 May 2009 02:06:05 GMT

Kris Allen beamed with disbelief and struggled to find words to go with his newfound fame. The 23-year-old singer from Conway was voted this year's American Idol.

Kris Allen T-Shirts

Tue, 19 May 2009 19:38:25 GMT

With Conway resident Kris Allen as an American Idol finalist, an official T-shirt featuring the singer is among the banners and other proclamations of support for the 23-year-old sensation showing around town.

Conway Hopes for 'Idol' Upset

Fri, 15 May 2009 18:41:42 GMT

It's lunch time at a restaurant in Kris Allen's hometown. A few sports-focused television screens are on overhead -- a brief respite from the "American Idol" fever that has swept through the area.

Idol Kris Allen to Compete in Finals

Will Dotson — Thu, 14 May 2009 02:39:52 GMT

America has spoken and our very own Kris Allen from Conway, Arkansas and Adam Lambert are headed to the Idol finale.

Kris Allen Returns Home

Lauren Lee — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:59:58 GMT

Hundreds showed up for the American Idol celebration in Conway, where people welcomed home Kris Allen.