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Infobox musical artist | name = Allison Iraheta| image = Allison Iraheta.jpg| caption = Iraheta in March 2010.| image_size = 200| background = solo_singer| birth_name =| alias =| birth_date = birth date and age|mf=yes|1992|4|27| Death_date =| birth_place = Glendale, California | origin = Los Angeles, California , nowrap|United States| instrument = Vocals, guitar| genre = Pop rock | occupation = Singer | years_active = 2006–present| label = 19 Entertainment|19 Recordings Jive Records|Jive (2009–2010)Cite news| last = Slezak| first = Michael| title = Allison Iraheta parts ways with Jive Records| newspaper = Entertainment Weekly | date = September 8, 2010| url = http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/09/08/allison-iraheta-jive-records/| accessdate = March 11, 2011 | associated_acts = Adam Lambert , Orianthi | website = http://www.allisoniraheta.com www.AllisonIraheta.com | notable_instruments = Allison Iraheta (born April 27, 1992) is an United States|American singer from Los Angeles, California , who was the fourth place finalist on the American Idol (season 8)|eighth season of American Idol . Prior to Idol , Iraheta won the Telemundo competition Quinceañera: Mama Quiero Ser Artista (singing competition)|Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista . Following the conclusion of Idol , Iraheta was signed to a record deal with 19 Entertainment and Jive Records .cite news | url= http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/06/exclusive-american-idol-alum-allison-iraheta-officially-signed-to-19jive.html | title=Exclusive: 'American Idol' alum Allison Iraheta officially signed to 19/Jive | first=Tanner | last=Stransky | newspaper= Entertainment Weekly | date=June 9, 2009 | accessdate=June 10, 2009 Her debut album Just Like You (Allison Iraheta album)|Just Like You was released on December 1, 2009.Cite news | last = Cantiello | first = Jim | title = Adam Lambert And Allison Iraheta Album Titles Revealed | newspaper = MTV | date = October 19, 2009 | url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1624224/adam-lambert-allison-iraheta-album-titles-revealed.jhtml | accessdate = March 11, 2011
Biography
Iraheta was born in Glendale, California|Glendale , California , to El Salvador|Salvadoran immigrants who moved to the United States before she was born.cite news | first=Alex | last=Dobuzinskis | url= http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE51R03O20090228 | title=Singer Allison Iraheta a child of "Idol" | newspaper= Reuters | date=2009-02-28 She is the youngest in the family, with two older siblings, Jacki and Carlos Iraheta.cite news | first=Fred | last=Bonson | title=Allison Iraheta: The Ultimate Interview Part 1 | url= http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/09/allison-iraheta-the-ultimate-interview-part-one.html | publisher= Los Angeles Times | date= 2009-09-01 | accessdate= 2010-07-17 According to her family, she has been singing since she was a toddler.cite web | title=Allison Iraheta Readies Debut Album | url= http://www.rockstarweekly.com/allison-iraheta-readies-debut-album.html | publisher=Rock Star Weekly | accessdate=2010-07-17 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.Cite web | title = Los Angeles Music and Art School | date = August 28, 2010 | url = http://lamusart.org/la2/index.php? s=iraheta | accessdate = March 11, 2011 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 . Iraheta attends Los Angeles' Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High School.Cite news | last = Kaufman | first = Gil | coauthors = Matt Elias | title = Allison Iraheta's Classmates Say She Keeps Her Talent Under Wraps | publisher = MTV | date = April 28, 2009 | url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1610061/allison-irahetas-classmates-dish-on-idol-finalist.jhtml | accessdate = March 11, 2011
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 language|English and Spanish language|Spanish .
On the show, a group of teenage girls such as Olivia Bonilla , Brissia Mayagoitia , and others of Hispanic and Latino American background competed in a singing competition for the main prize of $50,000 and a record deal.Cite news | last = Kaufman | first = Gil | title = Will Adam Lambert Win 'American Idol'? | publisher = MTV | date = April 14, 2009 | url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609151/why-adam-lambert-could-win-american-idol.jhtml | quote = in addition to taking the top prize on the 2006 Telemundo reality show "Quinceañera," which landed her $50,000 and a recording contract. | accessdate = March 11, 2011 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.Cite web | last = Yaneza | first = Rickey | title = Allison Iraheta won "Quinceañera: Mama Quiero Ser Artista" in 2007 | publisher = rickey.org | date = April 30, 2009 | url = http://www.rickey.org/? p=15232 | accessdate = March 11, 2011cite web | first=Clary | last=Castro | url= http://www.laprensagrafica.com/index.php/fama/espectaculos/20202.html/ | title=Allison sonó en el "Idol" | language=Spanish | publisher=La Prensa Grafica | location=El Salvador | date= February 26, 2009 | accessdate=2009-05-21
Main|American Idol (season 8) Iraheta auditioned for the American Idol (season 8)|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.Cite news | last = Wiggins | first = Leslie Anne | title = The Contenders: Meet Allison Iraheta | publisher = rickey.org | date = February 9, 2009 | url = http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/02/the-contende-17.html | accessdate = March 11, 2011 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.cite web | first=Punch | last=Liwanag | title=Dark horse running | publisher=Manila Bulletin | location=Philippines | date=February 13, 2010 | url= http://www.mb.com.ph/node/243266/dark-hor | accessdate=2010-07-17
Judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson declared Iraheta to be "one to watch in this competition"cite episode |title= Semi-finals 2 Wednesday |series=American Idol |serieslink=American Idol |credits= Simon Cowell & Randy Jackson |network= Fox Broadcasting Company |city= Hollywood |airdate=2009-02-27 |season=8cite news | first=Anna | last=Pickard | title=American Idol: the second live show, recapped | publisher= The Guardian | date= February 26, 2009 | url= http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/organgrinder/2009/feb/26/american-idol-ustelevision | accessdate=2009-05-21 | location=London after her rendition of Heart's " Alone (Heart song)|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".cite news | first=Gil | last=Kaufman | title='American Idol' Recap | publisher= MTV | date=February 26, 2009 | url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605891/20090226/story.jhtml | accessdate=2010-07-17 Iraheta was the top vote-getting female of Group 2 and, along with Kris Allen and Adam Lambert , advanced directly from the semifinals.cite news | first=Andrea | last=Reiher | title='American Idol' Results Show | publisher= Zap2it | date=February 26, 2009 | url= http://blog.zap2it.com/ithappenedlastnight/2009/02/american-idol-results-show.html | accessdate-2010-07-17
Iraheta kicked off her run in the finals with a well-received performance of Michael Jackson 's " Give In to Me ".cite news | first=Gil | last=Kaufman | title='American Idol' Recap: Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Danny Gokey Live Up To Hype | publisher= MTV | date=March 11, 2009 | url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1606721/20090311/story.jhtml | accessdate=2010-07-17 Once again, Abdul praised Iraheta for being a "rock star," with the rest of the panel in agreement. 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.cite news | first=Phil | last=Stacey | authorlink=Phil Stacey | title=Did Adam Lambert crash and burn with 'Ring of Fire' on country week? | newspaper= The Florida Times-Union | date=March 17, 2009 | url= http://jacksonville.com/interact/blog/phil_stacey/2009-03-17/did_adam_lambert_crash_and_burn_with_ring_of_fire_on_country_we | accessdate=2010-07-17 On Motown Night, Iraheta performed a cover of the Temptations' " Papa Was a Rollin' Stone ".cite web | first=Lyndsey | last=Parker | title=American Idol: Turning Motown Upside Down | publisher= Yahoo& #33; Music | date=March 25, 2009 | url= http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/151940/american-idol-turning-motown-upside-down/ | accessdate=2010-07-17 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& #33; You sing like you've been singing for 400 years!" 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.cite web | first=Lyndsey | last=Parker | publisher= Yahoo& #33; Music | date=April 1, 2009 | url= http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/157686/idol-top-9-results-megan-sings-her-swan-or-robin-song/ | title=Idol Top 9 Results: Megan Sings Her Swan (Or Robin) Song | accessdate=2010-07-17 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.cite web | title='AMERICAN IDOL S TOP EIGHT SINGS SONGS FROM THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN | publisher= Entertainment Tonight | date=April 7, 2009 | url= http://www.etonline.com/news/72599_American_Idol_s_Top_Eight_Sings_Songs_from_the_Year_They_Were_Born/index.html | accessdate=2010-07-17 Jackson compared her to first season winner Kelly Clarkson , and DioGuardi commented, "You know what? Let's go make a record!" 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."cite news | first=Natalie | last=Finn | title=American Idol Goes to the Movies | date=April 14, 2009 | publisher= E!|E!Online | url= http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b118718_american_idol_goes_movies_simon_deems.html#ixzz0u0qUne1a | accessdate=2010-07-17 Abdul compared her to fellow contestant Adam Lambert , saying that the two possessed the same "special sauce."
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 (Donna Summer song)|Hot Stuff ".cite web | first=Gina | last=Carbone | title=‘American Idol’ recap: Kris puts on perfect pair of women’s underwear | publisher=Sea Coast Online | date=April 21, 2009 | url= http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article? AID=/20090421/ENTERTAIN/90421043 | accessdate=2010-07-17 Emerging on a glowing, red staircase, Iraheta was praised by Cowell for delivering "a brilliant performance". DioGuardi also praised Iraheta by saying, "That was like a 9–10 for me!" 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.cite web | first=Lyndsey | last=Parker | title=American Idol Results: The Last Days Of Disco | publisher= Yahoo& #33; Music | date=Apr 22, 2009 | url= http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/161075/american-idol-results-the-last-days-of-disco/ | accessdate=2010-07-17 The next week, Iraheta performed a widely-acclaimed cover of " Someone to Watch Over Me (song)|Someone to Watch Over Me " as part of the Rat Pack theme.cite news | first=Brian | last=Mansfield | title=Does Allison Iraheta have someone watching over her? | url= http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/04/66132459/1 | newspaper= USA Today | date=Apr 28, 2009 Jackson compared her vocal ability to Pink (singer)|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!". During the subsequent results show, it was revealed that Iraheta was among the Top 2 vote-getters (along with Danny Gokey ) for the night.cite web | first=Michael | last=Slezak | title='American Idol': How 'bout that Rat Pack bottom three? | publisher= Entertainment Weekly | date=April 30, 2009 | url= http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/04/30/matt-adam-kris/ | accessdate=2010-07-17
The following week, Iraheta performed a solo version of " Cry Baby (song)|Cry Baby " and closed the show with " Slow Ride ", a duet with Adam Lambert .cite web | date=May 5, 2009 | publisher= Entertainment Tonight | title='AMERICAN IDOL''S TOP FOUR SING ROCK 'N' ROLL | url= http://www.etonline.com/news/73598_American_Idol_s_Top_Four_Sing_Rock_N_Roll/index.html | accessdate=2011-03-13 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". Her duet of "Slow Ride" with Lambert received further praise from the judges, with DioGuardi describing her as a "rock goddess". Mentor Slash (musician)|Slash commented that Iraheta possessed a better voice than most women "twice her age".cite news | first=Claire | last=Zulkey | date=May 6, 2009 | title=1 of 4 Voted Off | newspaper= The A.V. Club | url= http://www.avclub.com/articles/1-of-4-voted-off,27681/ | accessdate=2010-07-17
On May 6, 2009, Iraheta was eliminated from the competition in 4th place.cite news | first=Lauren | last=Johnston | title=Call it 'American Scandal'? Fans say Allison Iraheta robbed, and Danny Gokey still getting pity vote | url= http://articles.nydailynews.com/2009-05-07/entertainment/17923379_1_judges-fault-danny-gokey-fan | date=May 7, 2009 | newspaper= Daily News (New York) | accessdate=2009-05-07cite news | first=Whitney | last=Pastorek | url= http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/american-idol-1.html | date=May 7, 2009 | newspaper= Entertainment Weekly | title='American Idol': On the scene for the Top 4 results night TRAVESTY | accessdate=2009-05-08 Slash tweeted that "Alison sic didn't deserve to be voted off AI so soon, she has amazing potential."Cite news | first = Rob | last = Sheffield | coauthors = | title = Allison Iraheta on Her Special Relationship With Adam Lambert | newspaper = Rolling Stone | date = May 19, 2009 | url = http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/allison-iraheta-on-her-special-relationship-with-adam-lambert-20090519 | accessdate = March 13, 2011 Similarly, American Idol music director Rickey Minor was "absolutely shocked" at her departure.cite news | first=Brian | last=Mansfield | date=May 7, 2009 | newspaper= USA Today | url= http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/05/66509683/1 | title=Rickey Minor 'absolutely' surprised at Allison Iraheta's American Idol exit | accessdate=2009-05-09
note|1|1 Due to the judges using their one save to save Matt Giraud , the Top 7 remained intact for another week.
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Just Like You (2009-2011)
Main|Just Like You (Allison Iraheta album) After her elimination, Iraheta made guest appearances on Live with Regis and Kelly ,Cite news | last = Ghosh | first = Korbi | title = Allison Iraheta on 'Regis' & 'Ellen | newspaper = Zap2it | date = May 11, 2009 | url = http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/05/allison-iraheta-on-regis-ellen-kara-dioguardi-does-kimmel.html | accessdate = March 13, 2011 The Ellen Degeneres Show ,Cite web | title = Allison Iraheta on 'Regis' & 'Ellen | publisher = Ellen DeGeneres | date = December 4, 2009 | url = http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2009/12/allison-iraheta-bio-1207.php | accessdate = March 13, 2011 '' The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien ,Cite web | title = Episode Guide > Season 1, Episode 28 | publisher = TV.com | date = July 15, 2009 | url = http://www.tv.com/the-tonight-show-with-conan-obrien/dana-carvey-anthony-anderson-allison-iraheta/episode/1278357/summary.html | accessdate = March 13, 2011 Larry King Live , as well as local Fox television affiliatesCite news | first = Dennis | last = Lovelace | title = Allison Iraheta on GDLA | location = Los Angeles | publisher = KTTV | date = April 16, 2010 | url = http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/good_day_la/allison-iraheta-on-gdla-20100416 | accessdate = March 13, 2011 and numerous radio stations across the country.Cite news | first = Yong B. | last = Chavez | title = Allison Iraheta: ‘Idol’ finalist talks about ‘firsts’ – including first trip to Manila | newspaper = Philippines News Agency | date = May 8, 2010 | url = http://filipinonline.blogspot.com/2010/05/allison-iraheta-idol-finalist-talks.html | accessdate = March 13, 2011 She performed on the Grand Finale of American IdolAmerican Idol (season 8)|season 8 , including a group medley of " So What (Pink song)|So What " and a duet of " Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper song)|Time After Time " with original artist Cyndi Lauper .Cite news | first = Adam B. | last = Vary | title = 'American Idol': Cyndi Lauper, Jason Mraz and Queen Latifah talk about performing on last night's finale | newspaper = Entertainment Weekly | date = May 21, 2009 | url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/05/21/lauper-mraz-lat/ | accessdate = March 13, 2011
On June 9, 2009, following weeks of speculation, it was officially confirmed that Iraheta had signed a record deal with Jive Records and 19 Entertainment|19 Recordings . Since Iraheta finished 4th place in American IdolAmerican Idol (season 8)|season 8 , she participated in American Idols LIVE& #33; Tour 2009 , performing " So What (Pink song)|So What " by Pink (singer)|Pink , " Cry Baby (song)|Cry Baby " by Janis Joplin , " Barracuda (song)|Barracuda " by Heart (band)|Heart , and " Slow Ride " (with Adam Lambert ) by Foghat .Cite news | first = Randy | last = Cordova | title = 'American Idols Live& #33; Tour' hits ear-piercing highs | newspaper = The Arizona Republic | date = July 21, 2009 | url = http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/2009/07/21/20090721idolreview.html | accessdate = March 13, 2011 Iraheta also performed " Barracuda (song)|Barracuda " by Heart (band)|Heart on '' The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on July 15, 2009 to promote the tour.Cite news | first = Lyndsey | last = Parker | title = Allison Iraheta: Backstage At L.A.'s Staples Center | newspaper = Yahoo& #33; Music | date = July 23, 2009 | url = http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/249035/allison-iraheta-backstage-at-las-staples-center/ | accessdate = March 13, 2011 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 Cite news | first = Mark | last = Bialczak | title = Allison Iraheta enjoys life on the road with 'American Idol' tour | newspaper = The Post-Standard | date = September 10, 2009 | url = http://blog.syracuse.com/listenup/2009/09/allison_iraheta_enjoys_life_on.html | accessdate = March 13, 2011 In April 2010, it was announced Iraheta would be opening for Adam Lambert on his 2010 "GlamNation Tour".Cite news | first = | last = | title = Adam Lambert Glam Nation debuts tonight with Orianthi, Allison Iraheta | newspaper = Beatweek Magazine | date = June 4, 2010 | url = http://blog.syracuse.com/listenup/2009/09/allison_iraheta_enjoys_life_on.html | accessdate = March 13, 2011
Iraheta's debut album was released December 1, 2009. The lead single "Friday I'll Be Over U", produced by Max Martin , debuted on October 5, 2009 and was made available through digital distribution on November 3, 2009. According to Rolling Stone , Jive expected Allison to sell 75,000 copies of her album in the first week.Cite news | first = Joanie | last = Cox | title = Allison Iraheta: Life after American Idol | newspaper = CityLink magazine | location = Miami Beach, Florida | date = September 13, 2010 | url = http://citylinkmix.com/music/allison-iraheta-life-after-american-idol/ | accessdate = March 14, 2011Cite news | first = | last = | title = Allison Iraheta Debut Expected To Sell 75,000 | newspaper = Rockstar Weekly | date = December 2009 | url = http://www.rockstarweekly.com/allison-iraheta-debut-expected-to-sell-75000-video.html | accessdate = March 13, 2011 The album sold approximately 32,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number 35 on the Billboard 200| Billboard 200 album chart .Cite news | first = | last = | title = Allison Iraheta - Just Like You | newspaper = Billboard (magazine) | date = December 19, 2009 | url = http://www.billboard.com/artist/allison-iraheta/1129859#/artist/allison-iraheta/chart-history/1129859 | accessdate = March 13, 2011 Approximately 7,000 of the copies sold in the first week were sold digitally,Cite news | first = Brian | last = Mansfield | title = Album sales: Adam Lambert plummets, Carrie Underwood stays Top 10 | newspaper = USA Today | date = December 9, 2009 | url = http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/12/albums-sales-adam-lambert-plummets-carrie-underwood-stays-top-10/1 | accessdate = March 13, 2011 resulting in a debut at number 14 on the Billboard charts|Billboard Digital Albums Chart . Allison's song "Pieces" was featured on the January 13th episode of American Idol.cite web |url= http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/2477/ |date=January 15, 2010 |title=Song Choices From Atlanta |publisher= American Idol |accessdate=2010-07-01 Allison performed her second single "Scars" on American Idol's Season 9 Top 24 results show on February 25, 2010.Cite news | first = Michael | last = Slezak | title = Exclusive: Allison Iraheta to perform 'Scars' on 'American Idol' Thursday-night results show | newspaper = Entertainment Weekly | date = February 22, 2010 | url = http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/02/22/allison-iraheta-american-idol-thursday/ | accessdate = March 13, 2011 Allison joined Orianthi on Adam Lambert 's Glam Nation tour.Cite news | first = Rick | last = Porter | title = 'American Idol': Allison Iraheta, Orianthi join Adam Lambert tour | newspaper = Zap2it | date = April 27, 2010 | url = http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/04/american-idol-allison-iraheta-orianthi-join-adam-lambert-tour.html | accessdate = March 13, 2011 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."Cite news | first = Lara | last = Martin | title = Iraheta 'plans more personal album' | newspaper = Digital Spy | date = July 8, 2010 | url = http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a240295/iraheta-plans-more-personal-album.html | accessdate = March 13, 2011Cite news | first = Bill | last = Palmer | title = Allison Iraheta interview | newspaper = Beatweek Magazine | date = July 6, 2010 | url = http://www.beatweek.com/music/musicianinterviews/6723-allison-iraheta-interview/ | accessdate = April 12, 2011 Iraheta was dropped by record label Jive Records in September 2010, due to her debut album underperforming. She still remains signed to 19 Entertainment , and is currently writing music for her second album.cite news | url= http://top40.about.com/b/2010/09/10/allison-iraheta-dropped-by-jive-records.htm | title=Allison Iraheta Dropped By Jive Records | first=Bill | last=Lamb | publisher= About.com | date=September 10, 2010 | accessdate=September 16, 2010
Backing band
David Immerman – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–present)
quote=Mattel will develop a 30-minute animated special with music from Allison Iraheta, season eight “American Idol” star, whose pop-goth style is a natural fit for the brand. Iraheta’s songs “Scars” and “Friday I’ll Be Over You” touch on the challenges of “fitting in,” a recurring theme within the Monster High property. The special is set to air this fall on a variety of mediums including online, broadcast and mobile. (Fall 2010)
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Discogs artist |Allison Iraheta|Allison Iraheta
American Idol 8 Persondata|NAME= Iraheta, Allison |ALTERNATIVE NAMES= |SHORT DESCRIPTION= Singer, Musician |DATE OF BIRTH=April 27, 1992 |PLACE OF BIRTH=Glendale, CA |DATE OF DEATH= |PLACE OF DEATH= DEFAULTSORT:Iraheta, Allison Category:1992 births Category:American child singers Category:American female guitarists Category:American female singers Category:American Idol participants Category:Female rock singers Category:Jive Records artists Category:Musicians from California Category:Reality show winners Category:American people of Salvadoran descent Category:English-language singers Category:Spanish-language singers Category:Living people
