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Diana DeGarmo | Diana DeGarmo

Diana DeGarmo

Originally posted 06/30/2004 06:00AM

Now comes the real challenge for American Idol runner-up Diana DeGarmo: making it as a pop star. Only 17, this season's No. 2 (she lost to Fantasia Barrino) already has a single, "Dreams," a summer tour with the Idol crew and the perfect date to sing the national anthem – July 4 – for her home state baseball team, the Atlanta Braves. PEOPLE recently caught up with DeGarmo before her guest spot during the Oxygen network's Custom Concert with LeAnn Rimes, and got the dish on her plans for a funky, Prince-filled summer.

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Tensions Mount for American Idol Finale | Fantasia Barrino

Tensions Mount for American Idol Finale

Originally posted 05/26/2004 08:00AM

By this time Thursday, everyone will know the new American Idol winner. If the program's judges and TV critics had their way, based on Tuesday night's televised showdown, Fantasia Barrino would already be wearing the crown.

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Fantasia Odds-On Favorite to Win Idol | American Idol, Fantasia Barrino

Fantasia Odds-On Favorite to Win Idol

Originally posted 05/25/2004 08:00AM

It's the final showdown for American Idol 3: Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo will go head-to-head on Tuesday, with the big winner announced Wednesday during the FOX talent hunt's two-hour live season finale.

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Idol Countdown: Diana Already Prepping CD | American Idol, Diana DeGarmo

Idol Countdown: Diana Already Prepping CD

Originally posted 05/24/2004 08:00AM

When you're hot, you're hot, as Diana DeGarmo realizes.

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Aloha, Jasmine: It's Fantasia vs. Diana

Aloha, Jasmine: It's Fantasia vs. Diana

Originally posted 05/20/2004 07:00AM

With the general sentiment that she had long overstayed her welcome, Hawaii's Jasmine Trias was shown the door during American Idol's penultimate decision on Wednesday night, paving the way for the final showdown between powerhouse Fantasia Barrino and judge Simon Cowell's prediction to take the crown, perky Diana DeGarmo.

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Simon Says Diana Will Win Idol Next Week | American Idol, Diana DeGarmo

Simon Says Diana Will Win Idol Next Week

Originally posted 05/19/2004 08:30AM

While the producers of FOX's American Idol have announced their plan to extend next week's finale voting time – in order to counter the problem of jammed phone lines – judge Simon Cowell has already declared the winner: Diana DeGarmo.

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