TV Guide: Carly Smithson

News: Tour Update: Kristy Lee and Carly on Missing Their Men

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:03:06 +0000

It's been barely over a week since the American Idol tour got underway, but life on the road is already presenting its shining moments and its tougher aspects for the top ten singers. Two of the Idols, Kristy Lee Cook and Carly Smithson, talked to TVGuide.com about the mixed bag of hitting the road all summer long.One of the main challenges so far, each confided, is staying connected to their main squeezes. Kristy Lee, who got engaged during Season 7, said she hasn't seen her man at all. "I get to see him on the 10th, but I don't know if he's going to any of the other shows," she lamented, adding, "It's tough. We've had a few 'moments,' because he doesn't understand what's going on, but he's starting to get the picture when I'm like, 'I can't handle this!' But he's getting the picture that he needs to be supportive. He's starting to come around."Carly also admitted that her grueling tour and rehearsal schedule has been hard for both her and her husband. "The whole [thing of] not bei...

Photo: American Idol - Season 7 - David Cook is named the season 7 American Idol with Amanda Overmyer, Chikezie, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, David Archuleta, Carly Smithson, Michael Johns, Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White and David Hernandez

courtesy Michael Becker/Fox — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

American Idol, David Cook, Amanda Overmyer, Chikezie, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, David Archuleta, Carly Smithson, Michael Johns, Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, David Hernandez

Photo: American Idol - Season 7 - Donna Summer performs with the top 6 female finalists including Ramiele Malubay, Amanda Overmyer, Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson, Brooke White and Kristy Lee Cook

courtesy Michael Becker/Fox — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

American Idol, Ramiele Malubay, Amanda Overmeyer, Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson, Brooke White, Kristy Lee Cook

Video: Carly Smithson and Michael Johns

AmericanIdol.com — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:13:16 +0000

American Idol finalists Carly Smithson and Michael Johns performed Joe Cocker's "The Letter" in the American Idol Season Finale.

Video: Carly Smithson's Irish Eyes Still...

ABC News — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:48:51 +0000

"American Idol" reject talks about song choice, tattoos and her future.

Video: Carly's Exit Interview

AmericanIdol.com — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:06:02 +0000

Carly Smithson shares highlights and lessons learned from her journey as a Season 7 Top 6 finalist.

Video: Week 6: Carly Smithson

AmericanIdol.com — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:05:51 +0000

Carly Smithson opens up about Simon Cowell, the AI experience, and what she misses most about being at home.

Photo: American Idol - Season 7 - Syesha Mercado and Carly Smithson wait to hear who is eliminated

courtesy Michael Becker/Fox — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000

American Idol, Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson

Photo: American Idol - Season 7 - Carly Smithson sings her goodbye song after being eliminated

courtesy Michael Becker/Fox — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000

American Idol, Carly Smithson

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