Kristy Lee Cook

'American Idol': Where Are They Now?

The Daily Beast | Posted 05.21.2012

Sanjaya Malakar tends bar in the East Village. Camile Velasco worked at a Subway in Los Angeles. A.J. Gil became homeless. And Jessica Sierra checked ...

American Idol 2008: Fans Eliminate Kristy Lee Cook

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — The praise of Mariah Carey couldn't rescue Kristy Lee Cook from elimination on "American Idol." The 24-year-old resident country sin...

'Idol' Cuts 4 More, Leaving 12 Finalists

AP | DERRIK J. LANG | Posted 05.25.2011

LOS ANGELES — The top 12 "American Idol" finalists include an actress, a "Star Search" champion, an Australian, a male stripper and someone who ...

"Idol" Cuts 4, Keeps The Irish Professional

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — Carly Smithson progressed on "American Idol" Thursday amid controversy over her professional past. Smithson, 24, has made headlines f...

'Idol' Narrows Competition to 24 Singers

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — The tears flowed on "American Idol" Wednesday night as the show trimmed the competition to 24 semifinalists. They were mostly happy t...