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Janelle Arthur

Birth Name:

Janelle Oredith Arthur

Birth Place:

Oliver Springs, Tennessee, United States

Profession

Reality show contestant, singer

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American Idol

Runnin' from My Roots

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VIDEO: What Did American Idol's Janelle Arthur Say to the Other Girls Before Her Elimination?

Now that her American Idol run has come to an end, Janelle Arthur is facing a tough decision: what to name her new guitar. Check out our interview with Arthur, and hear the story behind the guitar she played for her breakout performance of "You Keep Me Hangin' On." Plus, vote on what she should name her next one!

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

American Idol: Who Got Into a Shouting Match?

American Idol owes Candice Glover an apology. The judges' critique of Candice's second performance Wednesday was hijacked when a shouting match erupted between the panelists and Jimmy Iovine over Amber Holcomb — whom some are calling this season's pre-ordained winner. As Candice stood by awkwardly, waiting to hear the judges' thoughts on her performance, host Ryan Seacrest brought Iovine out from backstage to explain his comments that the judges "missed the point" of Amber's take on "MacArthur Park."

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

American Idol's Top 5 Girls Channel Their Inner Divas

It was Ladies' Night on American Idol Wednesday, with the Top 5 females each performing two songs — one from the year of their birth (get ready to feel old, Idol viewers) and one by a diva. The competition is now officially on, with none of those pesky guys hogging votes  in what has been universally acknowledged as a girl's year. So who became the front-runner going into Thursday's results show? Here's a breakdown of the performances:

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Who Will Win American Idol?

Now the competition on American Idol can really begin. With everyone from Nigel Lythgoe to the judges acknowledging that the winner of American Idol's 12th season will be a girl, and with the field now narrowed to five ladies, it's time for viewers to start sitting up and paying attention. Here, we break down the field of competition — from least likely to win to most.

Wed, Apr 17, 2013

American Idol: Did Lazaro Survive Another Week?

Before American Idol's results show Thursday, the question on everyone's minds was whether Lazaro Arbos would survive another week or whether the show would have its first-ever all-female Top 5 heading into the final weeks.

Fri, Apr 12, 2013