ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2021) Rockwall native Graham DeFranco captured the hearts of people across the country during the most recent season of American Idol, with his fun personality and a voice that Idol Judge Luke Bryan called “the most listenable.” Graham finished in the Top 16 on the show, and now looks ahead to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 9, 2018) When the phenomenon known as American Idol returns to the airwaves in March, hopeful contestants from across the country will set themselves up for either the world’s approval or something much less. Millions of viewers will see some gifted young singers rise to become shining stars while the much […]
Dalton Rapattoni’s fans gather for Downtown concert on Saturday (ROCKWALL, TX – March 28, 2016) Starstruck fans gathered in Rockwall this past weekend to catch a glimpse of a singing sensation with Rockwall ties. Dalton Rapattoni, top 4 finalist in the American Idol singing competition, is also a teacher at the School of Rock in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2016) Come cheer on Rockwall’s own Dalton Rapattoni, vocal coach at the School of Rock, who is competing on American Idol’s Hollywood Week. He earned his ticket to Hollywoodwith his rendition of Phantom of the Opera. We’ll also be cheering on Rowlett singer Jaci Butler, vocalist for local band Jagged […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) The community is welcome to come cheer on Rockwall’s own Dalton Rapattoni, a vocal coach at the Schoolof Rock, who is competing on American Idol’s Hollywood Week, Part 1. He impressed the judges and earned his ticket to Hollywood with his unique rendition of Phantom of the Opera. Also […]
August 19, 2012 – UPDATE: As promised, we just drew the name of one lucky Blue Ribbon News fan to receive an autographed “Who I Am” CD or a signed 3D postcard of Jason. And the winner is…(drumroll, please….) Melanie Sayre Orchard of Dallas! (Rockwall) July 31, 2012 – American Idol finalist Jason Castro will perform live […]
American Idol finalist Hollie Cavanagh returns to McKinney (McKinney) May 22, 2012 – Hollie Cavanagh will return home to McKinney this weekend. Come to Historic Downtown McKinney as Hollie is welcomed back with a homecoming parade and celebration. The parade in historic downtown McKinney is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26. Show up to […]
UPDATE – click here for latest news: McKinney hosts homecoming celebration, parade for American Idol finalist Hollie Cavanagh this weekend Town Square Buzz and MPAC to host celebration to support Hollie Cavanagh (McKinney) May 7, 2012 – The McKinney Performing Arts Center and Town Square Buzz are once again hosting a watch party as local resident Hollie […]
Town Square Buzz and MPAC to host celebration to support Hollie Cavanagh (McKinney) May 1, 2012 – The McKinney Performing Arts Center and Town Square Buzz are hosting a watch party as local resident Hollie Cavanagh continues her successful run on American Idol. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 2, beginning at 7 […]