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East Texas Native Kree Harrison Reveals Future Plans After 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:04:03 +0000

Country's own and Woodville native Kree Harrison was revealed as the runner-up on the twelfth season of 'American Idol' in the dramatic finale Thursday night (May 16), and in an interview after the show, she shared some of her future plans.

Keith Urban Joins Kree Harrison For 'Where the Blacktop Ends' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:07:24 +0000

'American Idol' season 12 finalist and East Texas native Kree Harrison performed on the show's finale Thursday night (May 16), and she was joined by judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson for a high-energy rendition of Urban's hit 'Where the Blacktop Ends.'

Woodville's Kree Harrison Sings a New Song Titled 'All Cried Out' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:58 +0000

Country powerhouse Kree Harrison sang a new song titled ‘All Cried Out’ on ‘American Idol‘ Wednesday night (May 15), giving fans a preview of the song she will release as her debut single if she wins the show’s twelfth season. The song is a slower country ballad that takes full advantage of Harrison’s smoky lower [...]

Kree Harrison Sings 'Angel' by Sarah McLachlan on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:50 +0000

'American Idol' top two finalist Kree Harrison performed Sarah McLachlan's iconic hit 'Angel' on the show on Wednesday night (May 15), delivering another uniquely powerful performance on the final night of the competition before the season 12 finale.

Kree Harrison Re-Visits 'Up To the Mountain' for Her Final Song of the Season on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:23:57 +0000

Aspiring country star Kree Harrison reached back to her favorite performance of season twelve on ‘American Idol‘ Wednesday night (May 15), singing Patty Griffin’s ‘Up To the Mountain’ again to close out her participation in the reality singing competition. She originally sang the song during the Vegas round, stunning the judges with her standout performance [...]

Country Stars We Want to See at the Judge's Table on 'American Idol'

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:05:24 +0000

It has been reported that American Idol will more than likely cut ties with all four judges after the end of this season. The show has lost the spark that kept so many people locked in for 12 years. And throughout those years, it seems the country music genre has had the most success with [...]

Kree Harrison Moves On to the Final Round of 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:15:26 +0000

Soulful country vocalist Kree Harrison survived again on 'American Idol' Thursday night (May 9), after a sensational run on the show's twelfth season highlighted by a long string of stellar performances. She will move on to the show's finale next week, where she will compete against Candice Glover to see which one will be crowned the winner this year.

Kree Harrison Performs 'Better Dig Two' by the Band Perry on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:20:43 +0000

Powerhouse country singer Kree Harrison sang the Band Perry's 'Better Dig Two' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (May 8), giving a performance that the judges didn't feel was the best she had to offer.

Kree Harrison Brings Rascal Flatts' 'Here Comes Goodbye' to 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:56:31 +0000

Aspiring country singer Kree Harrison performed the Rascal Flatts song 'Here Comes Goodbye' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (May 8), earning effusive praise from the judges after turning in an emotional performance.

Keith Urban Voted Best 'American Idol' Judge Ever

Megan Pacella — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:40:51 +0000

Even though Keith Urban has only been a judge on ‘American Idol‘ for one season, which is winding down as we speak, his quiet and kind demeanor has already made him a fan favorite. In fact, Urban was recently voted ‘Best Idol Judge Ever’ in a Zimbio readers poll. In the poll of 1,200 Zimbio [...]

Kree Harrison Becomes a Top 3 Finalist on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:06:52 +0000

Powerful country soul singer Kree Harrison became a top three finalist on ‘American Idol‘ on Thursday night (May 2) after delivering two very different performances during Wednesday’s competition. Harrison has been a standout contestant since early in the season, delivering a wide array of material with equal confidence and poise. She has been a favorite [...]

Woodville's Kree Harrison Sings Carrie Underwood's 'See You Again' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:07:30 +0000

Country singer Kree Harrison hit a grand slam home run on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (May 1), singing Carrie Underwood's new single 'See You Again' -- though not all of the judges thought so.

East Texan Kree Harrison Brings 'Stormy Weather' to the 'American Idol' Stage

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:07:01 +0000

‘American Idol‘ contestant Kree Harrison performed the classic tune ‘Stormy Weather’ on the show Wednesday night (May 1), showcasing her innate ability to effectively deliver a wide array of material. Harrison chose the song as part of the theme of the night, in which contestants chose one contemporary song from 2013, and one standard. Mentor [...]

East Texan Kree Harrison Safe Again on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:10:18 +0000

22-year-old country-soul powerhouse Kree Harrison was safe again on ‘American Idol‘ Thursday night (April 25), winning her way to next week after her performances on Wednesday night met with a decidedly mixed reaction from the judges. Harrison sang ‘It Hurt So Bad‘ in a soulful, smoky rendition that earned her open criticism from the judges, [...]

'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:38:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

'American Idol' Finalist + East Texas Native Kree Harrison Overcomes Tragic Past With Support of Family

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:15:49 +0000

Country singer Kree Harrison is not only one of the strongest contestants on this season of 'American Idol,' she's also one of the most likeable, with a winning personality that shines through during each performance. However the 22-year-old has weathered her share of sorrow to get where she is now, staying strong with the support of her family after losing both of her parents before she was out of her teens.

Kree Harrison Sings the Classic 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:07:30 +0000

Country soul singer Kree Harrison brought the Procol Harum classic 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' to the stage of 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (April 24), delivering a strong rendition that was a perfect showcase for her unique vocal strengths.

Kree Harrison Sings Adele's 'Rumor Has It' With Amber Holcomb on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:31:11 +0000

Soulful country singer Kree Harrison sang a duet with fellow 'American Idol' contestant Amber Holcomb on the show Wednesday night (April 24), teaming up for a strong performance of Adele's 'Rumor Has It' that showed a new side to Harrison.

East Texas Hometown Rallies Behind 'American Idol' Finalist Kree Harrison

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:39:30 +0000

Powerhouse country vocalist Kree Harrison has been a standout on this season of 'American Idol,' turning in one convincing performance after another and winning over the judges and viewers alike. She has consistently placed in the top two after all the votes are tallied -- and as it turns out, that may be thanks to the overwhelming support she's receiving from her friends and family in Texas.

East Texan Kree Harrison Lands in the Bottom Two on 'American Idol' This Week

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:00:47 +0000

In an astonishing reversal of fortune, standout singer Kree Harrison landed in the bottom two on 'American Idol' on the results show Thursday night (April 18), narrowly avoiding having to sing for her life after the votes from Wednesday night's performances were tallied.