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• Allison Iraheta was one of the top 13 contestants on the eighth season of the FOX hit reality series American Idol.

  Iraheta finished in 4th place on the show, behind Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert and season eight winner Kris Allen. She is currently on tour with the rest of the top 10 contestants on the American Idols LIVE! Tour, which kicked off on July 5, 2009.

  Iraheta signed with Jive Records in June 2009. Her first album is expected to be released on December 1st, 2009. Her first single "Friday I'll Be Over U", premiered October 5th. http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/american-idol-finalist-allison-iraheta-signs-recording-contract-9091.php

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: April 27, 1992
  2. Age: 17
  3. Hometown: Los Angeles, California
  4. Heritage: Hispanic
  5. Audition City: San Francisco, California
  6. Audition Song: "Natural Woman" | Aretha Franklin
  7. Interests: Skateboarding, snowboarding, swimming and movies
  8. Favorite television shows: That 70's Show, The Simpsons, South Park and Family Guy
  9. Pets: Cockatiels, two dogs, a cat, a parrot, a gecko and frogs
  10. In 2006, she won $50,000 and a recording contract after winning a singing competition on QuinceaneraDynamic Song Performance: Allison Iraheta
  11. Sings with an oldies band called Ferrari & Friends

• Life Before Idol

  Iraheta was the star contestant in a Telemundo singing competition on Quinceanera, at the age of 14, which won for her a recording contract and $50,000.

• American Idol Performances

  1. Top 36: "Alone" | Heart
  2. Top 13: "Give In To Me" | Michael Jackson
  3. Top 11: "Blame It On Your Heart" | Patty Loveless
  4. Top 10: "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" | The Temptations
  5. Top 9: "Don't Speak" | No Doubt
  6. Top 8: "I Can't Make You Love Me" | Bonnie Raitt
  7. Top 7: "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" | Aerosmith
  8. Top 7: "Hot Stuff" | Donna Summer
  9. Top 5: "Someone to Watch Over Me" | Gertrude Lawrence
  10. Top 4: "Cry Baby" | Janis Joplin
  11. Top 4: "Slow Ride" | Foghat (duet w/ Adam Lambert)

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