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Allison Iraheta

Allison Iraheta (born April 27, 1992) is an American singer from Los Angeles, California, who was the fourth place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol.[2] Prior to Idol, Iraheta won the Telemundo competition Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista.[3] Following the conclusion of Idol, Iraheta was signed to a record deal with 19 Entertainment and Jive Records.[4] Her debut album Just Like You was released on December 1, 2009.[5] On September 2010, she was dropped by Jive Records due to low album sales.

Biography

Iraheta was born in Glendale, California, to Salvadoran immigrants who moved to the United States before she was born. [3] She is the youngest in the family, with two older siblings.[6] According to her family, she has been singing since she was a toddler.[7] In 2001, she began taking voice lessons with Raphael Enriquez at the Los Angeles Music and Art School, a non-profit community school of the arts in East Los Angeles.[8] Before rising to prominence, she was a frequent performer at the local Latin Electronics Store La Curaçao and the Los Angeles Music and Art School's annual benefit concert, Stars for the Arts.[6] Iraheta attends Los Angeles' Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High School.[9]

Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista (2006-09)

In 2007, Iraheta won the reality show, “Quinceañera: Mama Quiero Ser Artista” (Sweet Fifteen: Mom, I Want to be an Artist), a reality TV singing competition that was produced and broadcasted in 2006-2007 on Telemundo, where she sang in both English and Spanish.[3]

On the show, a group of teenage girls of Hispanic and Latino American background competed in a singing competition for the main prize of $50,000 and a record deal[10]. Iraheta was the first (and only) winner of the competition and received the grand prize, but due to legal problems of the show the recording contract was never finalized and the production of the show was closed.[11][12]

Week # Song choice Original artist Result
Unknown "Antología" Shakira Advanced
Unknown "La Muerte Del Palomo" Juan Gabriel Advanced
Unknown "Crazy in Love" Beyoncé Advanced
Unknown "Kiss and Say Goodbye" The Manhattans Advanced
Unknown "Volverte a Amar" Alejandra Guzmán Advanced
Unknown "Sin él" Marisela Advanced
Unknown "Mi Historia Entre Tus Dedos" Gianluca Grignani Advanced
Unknown "Cielo Rojo" Lola Beltrán Advanced
Finale "Total Eclipse of the Heart" Bonnie Tyler Winner

American Idol (2009)

Main article: American Idol (season 8)
Iraheta performing during the American Idols Live! Tour 2009.

Iraheta auditioned for the eighth season of American Idol in San Francisco in 2009. She sang "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin and made it to the Hollywood audition rounds.[13] The judges unanimously agreed to put her through to the semifinals, with Simon Cowell saying "keep your eye on that one" and Paula Abdul predicting that Iraheta would be a "dark horse" in the competition.[14]

Judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson declared Iraheta to be "one to watch in this competition"[15][16] after her rendition of Heart's "Alone" during the semifinals. For her performance, Iraheta earned unanimous praise from the judges, with Abdul praising her for being able to "sing the telephone book".[17] Iraheta was the top vote-getting female of Group 2 and, along with winner Kris Allen and runner-up Adam Lambert, advanced directly from the semifinals.[18]

Iraheta kicked off her run in the finals with a well-received performance of Michael Jackson's "Give In to Me".[19] Once again, Abdul praised Iraheta for being a "rock star," with the rest of the panel in agreement.[19] The following week, Iraheta performed "Blame It On Your Heart" by Patty Loveless. Iraheta received rave reviews from the judges, but landed in the Bottom 3 for the first time.[20] On Motown Night, Iraheta performed a cover of the Temptations' "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone".[21] The performance earned a standing ovation from mentor Smokey Robinson, as well as further praise from the judges. DioGuardi enthusiastically lauded Iraheta for having a voice that "comes from God...you can't teach that! You sing like you've been singing for 400 years!"[21]

On Top Downloads night, Iraheta performed No Doubt's "Don't Speak" while accompanying herself on the guitar and ended up in the Bottom 3 again.[22] For her performance during Top 8 week, Iraheta sang Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me", for which she received much acclaim.[23] Jackson compared her to first season winner Kelly Clarkson, and DioGuardi commented, "You know what? Let's go make a record!"[23] After covering "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" during Movie Night, Cowell boldly stated "We can see you all the way through the end now. You are the girls' only hope [of winning this competition.]"[24] Abdul compared her to fellow contestant Adam Lambert, saying that the two possessed the same "special sauce."[24]

During the second Top 7 Night (due to the judges' save of Matt Giraud), Iraheta performed a rock-infused version of Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff".[25] Emerging on a glowing, red staircase, Iraheta was praised by Cowell for delivering "a brilliant performance".[25] DioGuardi also praised Iraheta by saying, "That was like a 9–10 for me!"[25] The following night, Iraheta again landed in the bottom 3 for the third time, and Lil Rounds was eliminated from the competition, leaving Iraheta as the last remaining female contestant.[26] The next week, Iraheta performed a widely-acclaimed cover of "Someone to Watch Over Me" as part of the Rat Pack theme.[27] Jackson compared her vocal ability to Pink, "but with 9,000 more octaves", while DioGuardi remarked, "you converted some fans tonight... If that doesn't land you in the finals, I don't know what will!".[27] During the subsequent results show, it was revealed that Iraheta was among the Top 2 vote-getters (along with Danny Gokey) for the night.[28]

The following week, Iraheta performed a solo version of "Cry Baby" and closed the show with "Slow Ride", a duet with Adam Lambert.[29] Regarding her performance of "Cry Baby", Cowell remarked that her growth throughout the competition was "staggering", and praised her for her "complete confidence and terrific vocals".[29] Her duet of "Slow Ride" with Lambert received further praise from the judges, with DioGuardi describing her as a "rock goddess".[29] Mentor Slash commented that Iraheta possessed a better voice than most women "twice her age".[30]

On May 6, 2009, Iraheta was eliminated from the competition in 4th place.[2][31] Slash declared that "Allison didn't deserve to be voted off so soon.[32] Similarly, American Idol music director Rickey Minor was "absolutely shocked" at her departure.[33]

Week # Theme Song choice Artist Order # Result
Audition Auditioner's Choice "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" Aretha Franklin N/A Advanced
Hollywood First Solo [Not aired] N/A Advanced
Hollywood Group Performance [Not aired] N/A Advanced
Hollywood Second Solo "Because of You" Kelly Clarkson N/A Advanced
Top 36/Semi-Final 2 Billboard Hot 100 Hits to Date "Alone" Heart 5 Advanced
Top 13 Michael Jackson "Give In to Me" Michael Jackson 7 Safe
Top 11 Grand Ole Opry "Blame It on Your Heart" Patty Loveless 2 Bottom 3
Top 10 Motown "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" The Undisputed Truth 10 Safe
Top 9 Top Downloads "Don't Speak" No Doubt 4 Bottom 3
Top 8 Year They Were Born "I Can't Make You Love Me" Bonnie Raitt 6 Safe
Top 7 Songs from the Cinema "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" – Armageddon Aerosmith 1 Safe
Top 7[1] Disco "Hot Stuff" Donna Summer 4 Bottom 3
Top 5 Rat Pack Standards "Someone to Watch Over Me"
 Gertrude Lawrence 2 Safe
Top 4 Rock and roll Solo
Duet 		"Cry Baby"
"Slow Ride" with Adam Lambert 		Garnet Mimms
Foghat 		2
6 		Eliminated
  • ^1 Due to the judges using their one save to save Matt Giraud, the Top 7 remained intact for another week.

Just Like You (2009-present)

Main article: Just Like You (Allison Iraheta album)

After her elimination, Iraheta made guest appearances on Live with Regis and Kelly[34], The Ellen Degeneres Show[35], The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien[36], Larry King Live, as well as local Fox television affiliates[37] and numerous radio stations across the country.[38] She performed on the Grand Finale of American Idol season 8, including a group medley of "So What" and a duet of "Time After Time" with original artist Cyndi Lauper.[39]

On June 9, 2009, following weeks of speculation, it was officially confirmed that Iraheta had signed a record deal with Jive Records and 19 Recordings.[4] Since Iraheta finished 4th place in American Idol season 8, she participated in American Idols LIVE! Tour 2009, performing "So What" by Pink, "Cry Baby" by Janis Joplin, "Barracuda" by Heart, and "Slow Ride" (with Adam Lambert) by Foghat.[40] Iraheta also performed "Barracuda" by Heart on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on July 15, 2009 to promote the tour.[36][41] In September 2009, Allison concluded the 50 city tour with her fellow Idol contestants, during which she began recording her debut album, Just Like You, under Jive Records, working with Kevin Rudolf, David Hodges , Tommy Henriksen and Max Martin[42] In April 2010, it was announced Iraheta would be opening for Adam Lambert on his 2010 "GlamNation Tour".[43]

Iraheta's debut album was released December 1, 2009.[44] The lead single "Friday I'll Be Over U", produced by Max Martin, debuted on October 5, 2009[45] and was made available through digital distribution on November 3, 2009.[46] According to Rolling Stone, Jive expected Allison to sell 75,000 copies of her album in the first week.[47] The album sold approximately 32,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number 35 on the Billboard 200 album chart.[48] Approximately 7,000 of the copies sold in the first week were sold digitally, [49] resulting in a debut at number 14 on the Billboard Digital Albums Chart.[50] Allison's song "Pieces" was featured on the January 13th episode of American Idol.[51] Allison performed her second single "Scars" on American Idol's Season 9 Top 24 results show on February 25, 2010.[52] Allison will be joining Orianthi on Adam Lambert's Glam Nation tour.[53] In a July 2010 interview with Beatweek Magazine Iraheta stated that she would be writing more material for her second album and that it would be much more 'personal'. She stated, "So I think I'm gonna get more personal when I start writing."[54] Iraheta was dropped by record label Jive Records in September 2010, due to her debut album underperforming. She still remains signed to 19 Entertainment.[55]

Backing band

  • David Immerman – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–present)
  • Valerie Franco – drums, backing vocals (2009–present)
  • Liz Hill – bass, backing vocals (2010–present)
  • Gerry Mattei – keyboards, backing vocals (2010–present)
  • Priscilla Fire – bass, backing vocals (2009–2010)
  • Zoux – keyboards, backing vocals (2009–2010)

Discography

Main article: Allison Iraheta discography

Songs in other media

Year Title Type Song
2010 American Idol TV series episode: "Atlanta Auditions" "Pieces"[51]
Audition Online PC Game "Friday I'll Be Over U"[56][57]
Mattel TV animated special TBD[58]

Awards and nominations

Year Presenter Award Result
2009 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10) Nominated

References

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  2. ^ a b "Call it 'American Scandal'? Fans say Allison Iraheta robbed, and Danny Gokey still getting pity vote". Retrieved 2009-05-09.
  3. ^ a b c "Singer Allison Iraheta a child of "Idol"". Reuters. 2009-02-28.
  4. ^ a b Stransky, Tanner (June 9, 2009). "Exclusive: 'American Idol' alum Allison Iraheta officially signed to 19/Jive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
  5. ^ Cantiello, Jim. (2009-10-19) Adam Lambert And Allison Iraheta Album Titles Revealed - Music, Celebrity, Artist News. MTV. Retrieved on 2010-09-20.
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  8. ^ Los Angeles Music and Art School. Lamusart.org. Retrieved on 2010-09-20.
  9. ^ Kaufman, Gil. (2009-04-28) Allison Iraheta's Classmates Say She Keeps Her Talent Under Wraps - Music, Celebrity, Artist News. MTV. Retrieved on 2010-09-20.
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  13. ^ "he Contenders: Meet Allison Iraheta". LA Times. 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2009-06-18.
  14. ^ Punch Liwanag. "Dark horse running". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
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  18. ^ Andrea Reiher. "'American Idol' Results Show: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen accessdate-2010-07-17".
  19. ^ a b Gil Kaufman. "'American Idol' Recap: Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Danny Gokey Live Up To Hype". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  20. ^ Phil Stacey. "Did Adam Lambert crash and burn with 'Ring of Fire' on country week?". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  21. ^ a b Lyndsey Parker. "American Idol: Turning Motown Upside Down". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  22. ^ Lyndsey Parker. "Idol Top 9 Results: Megan Sings Her Swan (Or Robin) Song". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  23. ^ a b "'AMERICAN IDOLS TOP EIGHT SINGS SONGS FROM THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  24. ^ a b Natalie Finn. "American Idol Goes to the Movies; Simon Deems Allison the Girls' "Only Hope"". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  25. ^ a b c accessdate=2010-07-17 "'American Idol' recap: Kris puts on perfect pair of women's underwear". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Missing pipe in: |url= (help)
  26. ^ Lyndsey Parker. "American Idol Results: The Last Days Of Disco". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  27. ^ a b Brian Mansfield (2009-04-28). "Does Allison Iraheta have someone watching over her?". USA Today.
  28. ^ Michael Slezak. "'American Idol': How 'bout that Rat Pack bottom three?". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  29. ^ a b c "'AMERICAN IDOLS TOP FOUR SING ROCK 'N' ROLL". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  30. ^ "1 of 4 Voted Off". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
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  34. ^ Allison Iraheta on 'Regis' & 'Ellen,' Kara DioGuardi does 'Kimmel'
  35. ^ "Allison Iraheta's Performance of 'Friday I'll Be Over U'", "The Ellen Degeneres Show."
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  37. ^ Allison Iraheta on GDLA
  38. ^ Allison Iraheta: ‘Idol’ finalist talks about ‘firsts’ – including first trip to Manila
  39. ^ 'American Idol'" Cyndi Lauper, Jason Mraz and Queen Latifah Talk About Performing on Last Night's Finale
  40. ^ 'American Idols Live! Tour' hits ear-piercing highs
  41. ^ Allison Iraheta Backstage at L.A.'s Staple Center
  42. ^ Allison Iraheta enjoys life on the road with 'American Idol' tour
  43. ^ Adam Lambert Glam Nation debuts tonight with Orianthi, Allison Iraheta
  44. ^ Allison Sets December 1st Album Release Date
  45. ^ Exclusive: Allison Iraheta's 'Friday I'll Be Over U' Premiere. PopEater.com (2009-10-05). Retrieved on 2010-09-20.
  46. ^ friday i'll be over u. Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2010-09-20.
  47. ^ Rolling Stone: Allison Iraheta
  48. ^ Billboard 200
  49. ^ Album sales: Adam Lambert plummets, Carrie Underwood stays Top 10, USA Today, December 9, 2009
  50. ^ Billboard: Digital Albums Chart
  51. ^ a b "Song Choices From Atlanta". American Idol. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
  52. ^ Exclusive: Allison Iraheta to Perform 'Scars' on 'American Idol' Thursday-night Results Show
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  55. ^ Lamb, Bill (September 10, 2010). "Allison Iraheta Dropped By Jive Records". Bill's Top 40 / Pop Blog. Retrieved September 16, 2010.
  56. ^ ""Friday I'll Be Over U" Featured in Nexon's "Audition" Online Game!". February 24, 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  57. ^ "Audition Music". Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  58. ^ "Mattel Unveils New Monster-Themed Franchise". Retrieved July 1, 2010.
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