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This week’s schedule highlights appearances and performances by several notable American Idol alumni. Below is a clear, easy-to-follow rundown of televised spots, live performances, and charity appearances taking place from Monday, April 14 through Sunday, April 20. Whether you’re tracking TV interviews, special ceremonies, or local tour stops, this guide collects the confirmed events in one place for fans and media watchers.
Monday 4/14 – Singer Michael Johns appears on Live with Regis and Kelly. Country star Carrie Underwood performs on the night of the CMT Music Awards, where she, Kellie Pickler, Bucky Covington and Kelly Clarkson are listed as nominees. Also on Monday, Taylor Hicks performs at the Alabama Hall of Fame induction ceremony; the event is televised by Alabama Public Television and is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Tuesday 4/15 – Jordin Sparks is scheduled to appear on Live with Regis and Kelly, offering fans a chance to see her in a daytime interview setting.
Thursday 4/17 – Ace Young makes a morning appearance on CNN Headline News at 6:30 a.m., joining the network’s early programming.
Friday 4/18 – Michael Johns returns to daytime television with an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, a platform known for in-depth interviews and live performances.
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Monday 4/14 – Taylor Hicks is scheduled to appear at the Paul Finebaum Celebrity Roast, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society taking place in Birmingham, Alabama, at 6 p.m. This charity-focused engagement pairs entertainment with community support.
Wednesday 4/16 – Melinda Doolittle will be visiting Shop N Save at 1144 Meramec Station Rd., Twin Oaks, Missouri, representing Edy’s/Dreyer’s Ice Cream from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. On the same day, Chris Richardson is set to appear at the Stop & Shop located at 80 Town Line Rd., Rock Hill, Connecticut, also as part of the Edy’s/Dreyer’s promotion, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 4/17 – George Huff performs at the premiere screening of “Back to the Bottle” during the Appalachian Film Festival in Huntington, West Virginia. This appearance ties live performance to a film festival premiere, highlighting local arts programming.
Saturday 4/19 – A busy day of live events: Jordin Sparks opens for Alicia Keys at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia. Phil Stacey performs at FM106’s Country Fest, a regional country music event. Jasmine Trias headlines the Art on the Block festival in Honolulu, Hawaii. Additionally, Kelly Clarkson sings in observances for Pope Benedict XVI at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers and performs at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.
Sunday 4/20 – Jordin Sparks performs at Penn State University in University Park, Pennsylvania, appearing as part of the campus event schedule.
This curated weekly list is intended to help fans and media outlets keep track of upcoming television appearances and live engagements by American Idol alumni. Events include daytime talk show interviews, award show performances, charity roasts, festival premieres, and concert openers—offering a range of opportunities to see these artists in public and televised settings.
For more tour information, check the Idol Appearances Page