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
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.
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Age
17
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Hometown
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Heritage
Hispanic
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Audition City
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Audition Song
"Natural Woman" | Aretha Franklin
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Interests
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Favorite television shows
That 70's Show, The Simpsons, South Park and Family Guy
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Pets
Cockatiels, two dogs, a cat, a parrot, a gecko and frogs
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Fact:
In 2006, she won $50,000 and a recording contract after winning a singing competition on QuinceaneraDynamic Song Performance: Allison Iraheta
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Fact:
Sings with an oldies band called Ferrari & Friends
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Top 36
"Alone" | Heart
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Top 13
"Give In To Me" | Michael Jackson
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Top 11
"Blame It On Your Heart" | Patty Loveless
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Top 10
"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" | The Temptations
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Top 9
"Don't Speak" | No Doubt
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Top 8
"I Can't Make You Love Me" | Bonnie Raitt
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Top 7
"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" | Aerosmith
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Top 7
"Hot Stuff" | Donna Summer
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Top 5
"Someone to Watch Over Me" | Gertrude Lawrence
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Top 4
"Cry Baby" | Janis Joplin
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Top 4
"Slow Ride" | Foghat (duet w/ Adam Lambert)
