Andrew Garcia

2010 American Idol Live! Tour Tickets on Sale
2010-05-13 / Associated Content
... Bowersox and Lee DeWyze perform their amazing duet of Falling Slowly ? Maybe your favorite performance was Andrew Garcia's original adaptation of Christina Aguilera's Genie in a Bottle . Or was it Katie Stevens singing Wild Horses ? Did Michael Lynche win you over with his stunning interpretation of This Woman's Work..., Casey James, Michael Lynche, Aaron Kelly, Siobhan Magnus, Andrew Garcia, Katie Stevens, Didi Benami, and Tim Urban ... to work eyewear into that list. According to an interview... Former American Idol Contestant David Archuleta has Scheduled 20 Tour Dates in...

'American Idol' tour skipping Inland Southern California
2010-05-13 / Press-Enterprise
Moreno Valley resident Andrew Garcia is going on tour with "American Idol Live" this summer, ... led Live Nation to keep it indoors. However, Garcia's supporters had hoped he would ... here in Ontario," said Norma Saucedo, a friend of the Garcia family. The top 10 finalists from this season ...Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce last weekend, Garcia told the crowd he was working on a rendition ...wrote. The area has done well with "American Idol" contestants in the past. A concert in February with season ...and attracted fans from around the world. "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood performed the first ...

'American Idol' contestant has a homecoming in Moreno Valley
2010-05-08 / InlandSoCal.com
Photo Gallery: Andrew Garcia meets fans in Moreno Valley On Saturday, Andrew Garcia was back on the stage in front of adoring fans. However, the former "American Idol" contestant wasn't Hollywood, but rather in ... Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Cinco De Mayo celebration at the Towngate Shopping Center. Garcia appeared to introduce the performance of his girlfriend, Christine Concepcion, and to sign ...was probably one of the most craziest experiences I've had in my life," Garcia told the crowd. As he spoke, pre-teen and teenage girls snapped pictures ...

'American Idol': Andrew Garcia visits 'Idolatry,' talks tough judges, 'having fun,' and 'Straight Up'
2010-04-24 / Entertainment Weekly
'American Idol': Andrew Garcia visits 'Idolatry,' talks tough judges, 'having fun,' and 'Straight Up' , Andrew Garcia says he has no regrets. None whatsoever. In fact, when the co-... take back “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” on his behalf. I also gave Andrew the opportunity to talk about how he came up with his most successful Idol song arrangement (on Chris Brown’s “Forever”), why he never fully ... below to ch-ch-check out the three-part interview, and to get all my Idol news and commentary, follow me on Twitter @EWMichaelSlezak. If you have trouble ...

American Idol 9: Which Idol Will Fall Sixth?
2010-04-20 / Foxes on Idol
...David Bloomberg and Sting7 predict which Idol falls next! It seems there was widespread ...but no one seems at all surprised that Andrew Garcia was finally sent packing. Katie...? We don’t know! Those tricky Idol people didn’t actually give us... actually left), I got one eliminated contestant right and probably one of the bottom...’t worry, I keep score – when I’m winning, that is. But yes, it was sneaky of Idol to not say who else...’s fans. For that reason and because I think Idol would have wanted the added drama.... Now you can follow Foxes On Idol & RealityNewsOnline on Twitter and on Facebook! On Twitter...

Eliminated Idol Andrew Garcia: I Was Just Confused By the Judges
2010-04-20 / TV Guide
Andrew Garcia, American Idol It was tough for Andrew Garcia to overcome mixed criticism from the Although Garcia wowed the judges during Hollywood Week with an acoustic cover of Paula ... seemed to find that same spark in his subsequent performances. Garcia says the advice of the judges - who seemed to always compare everything to ... cover - wasn't making it any easier. "I was just confused," Garcia tells TVGuide.com. "I was like, 'I'm doing what I've been doing and ... know what Elvis is like and what he's done." For more of what Garcia said about letting go of "Straight Up,"

American Idol's Bird's Eye Breakdown as Garcia and Stevens Eliminated
2010-04-19 / Associated Content
...rolling along as 7 remain in the competition. An analysis of why Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens were eliminated. Last week during the top 9, the contestants were given the challenge of emulating a music ... and with an acoustic version of Straight Up, Garcia talented voice is negated by the fact that he ... one feel connected to what he is singing. Garcia's use of the mic stand proved a lazy... home before his... A detailed guide to the "American Idol" audition process from the preliminary stages... to audition for America's most popular show - American Idol! This will show readers how to get tickets...

American Idol 2010 - Ryan Seacrest Defends Himself, Andrew Garcia Performs On ...
2010-04-18 / Gather.com
...their heads this week with his antics on this week's American Idol. He did everything from make ...even made a joking dig about his former American Idol co-host Brian Dunkleman.... returning to help Ryan co-host Idol Gives Back on Wednesday. The former co-... me. Dancing with the Stars has replaced Idol as the number one show for, what, the last two ... is right. While more tune in to watch the American Idol results show, Dancing With The Stars... two weeks running now. American Idol seems to be on its way out. What do you... you watch both shows? As for the ousted Andrew Garcia, he stopped by Ellen on Thursday...

Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia talk 'Idol' at the 'Dream' house
2010-04-18 / Los Angeles Times
...evening having dinner with the week's eliminated "American Idol" contestant at the "If I Can Dream" house. Only on this go-round, there were two of them. Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia joined the Dreamers, which now ...notes I was never able to hit," he says. Andrew Garcia: My favorite was Usher. He ...through and was able to give us feedback on that. Andrew, how does it feel to have the fourth most ...name Caelin, and I have another one that's an A for Andrew on my wrist. That's it. I'm gonna get more,...close with Siobhan [Magnus] and I was really close with Andrew because we were in group round ...

American Idol 9: Katie Stevens, Andrew Garcia Talk Elimination
2010-04-17 / Chic Dish
Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens shed many tears on Wednesday night when they were eliminated from American Idol 9, but they were all smiles for the press junket the next day. Both former contestants are looking forward to the future, which will soon be filled by the Idol summer tour. Speaking of the tour, Andrew Garcia hopes to "write a song on tour" with Lee ... have made a better save" than Michael Lynche. "That guy is a warrior." Both ousted contestants plan to pursue their careers in music. Andrew also excitedly reports that soon, he'll be popping the big question to ...

Andrew Garcia's Post-Idol Plans: Propose to His Girlfriend
2010-04-17 / People Magazine
Andrew Garcia will forever be known as the guy who reinvented Paula Abdul ’s hit “Straight Up,” turning ... Wednesday, he and Katie Stevens were sent home — but will be on the American Idols Live Tour this summer. PEOPLE spoke with Garcia about “Straight Up,” his bromance with frontrunner Lee ... go to the shows and cheer him on. What was life like before American Idol ? My life before I got on Idol was taking care of my son. I’m a stay-home dad and on ... for like $400 bucks a gig and that was my income. But Idol was way bigger so I had to try it out. It’...

American Idol 2010- Chit Chat and Chatter on Andrew Garcia, Katie Stevens, Adam Lambert, and Sir Elton John
2010-04-17 / Associated Content
...gearing up in preparation for the big show this Wednesday, Idols Give Back. Let's take a look ...Today, and pretty proud of her performance on American Idol and her eighth place... wants to move to LA. reports that Katie and Andrew didn't heed advice given to them... and listening to all the comments by the judges. Andrew Garcia lives in Moreno Valley, 70..., Lee DeWyze helped him pack. Andrew carries with him good times and good friends from his stint on American Idol. According to Entertainment Weekly, the native... to the Ellen Degeneres Show. Exactly how do the Idols go about choosing just the right song...

Andrew Garcia Post 'American Idol' Plans Include Proposal, Album
2010-04-17 / Gather.com
Andrew Garcia was one of two to head home on the American Idol top 9 elimination show earlier this week. Katie Stevens was the other 'Idol' who went home this week. Thankfully for Andrew ... American Idol tour of the top 10 this summer. The other thing Andrew Garcia has planned now that he is off 'American Idol' is proposing to his girlfriend according to 'People' magazine. Garcia is just not sure when he actually will propose, ... he became very close over this season of 'American Idol'. I'm glad that Andrew Garcia has great plans for his future. He seems like a very nice guy, and...

American Idol Wednesday Night: Adam Lambert Performed, 2 eliminiations, tears
2010-04-17 / Gather.com
American Idol Wednesday night was the brutal elimination of two contestants, Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia. Both, seemed sad at the news..., there was some great music. Adam Lambert performed his single 'What do you want from me' introducing lazer lights on American Idol and showing off some great style. The song, starting with more of an acoustic version gave fans a chance to see how...the former contestant was married. All seemed sad for the two eliminated contestants Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia. They won't be appearing in next week show which will be the theme of Inspirational music...

American Idol Exit Interviews: Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens
2010-04-17 / TV Fanatic
Following the judges' save of Michael Lynche last week, two American Idol contestants were on the chopping block Wednesday night. Once all the votes were counted, Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens were eliminated from season nine, an unsurprising result, albeit one that led to many tears from fellow contestants. The singers Entertainment Weekly about their experience on the show, starting with Andrew... How is he feeling? You feel bad ’cause you’re leaving performing on that big stage, but you can&...

American Idol: A Little Less Conversation With Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia
2010-04-16 / Television Without Pity
... interviews with ejected American Idol contestants! Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia failed.... Did you see yourself in a no-win situation this year? I mean, the judges kept... songs. I mean, obviously, everybody wants to win, but I still wanted to keep myself.... I mean, I didn't see myself in a no-win situation, but you've always... feel most comfortable, and was that frustrating as a contestant to have that happening? Stevens: I think where I went... thinking it was going to take off like that? Garcia: No. I was looking through a list, I saw... said you were boring and all of your fellow contestants were like...

American Idol eliminates two so "Whataya want from me?"
2010-04-16 / Gather.com
... Lynche in the competition. I thought it had to do with the introduction of Idol Gives Back, scheduled for next week, ... friend and fellow contestant leave. However, I do not think Andrew Garcia fared as... say any more about that. Ryan had the remaining 5 contestants go to the middle of the stage. After the usual review... voice and wanted him to win the entire season of American Idol from audition to finale, Adam ... believe that it was a gift from God that he did not win, as was Chris Daughtrey's stroke of luck, because ... did not think that he should have won over Adam, or Matt Giraud, for that matter....

American Idol Recap 4/15/10
2010-04-16 / Gather.com
...poor Elvis. Kind of the problem with having a legacy... American Idol can get to it and make ...Frankenstein in smoky eyeshadow, Adam Lambert, was the "mentor" for the contestants. Not sure why, can't think ... America how completely overrated she's been. Andrew came out and sang...wait...'s "Can't Buy Me Love" was a real winner. That Aaron kid was forgettable. Casey did... knew one thing was clear... Katie, Andrew, and Siobhan were probably going...... but it was pretty clear Katie and Andrew were outta there! But first... I worry about the fates of Michael, Katie, and Andrew. Thank You. Speaking of quiet time...