6 Months Ago, Access Hollywood says (in Paul McCartney To Perform At New York Mets' New Citi Field In July ...) Best known as The Beatles&# The season seven final four “American Idol” contestants — David Cook, Jason Castro, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado — attend “The Beatles LOVE” by Cirque du Soleil at the Las Vegas Mirage Hotel & Casino. ...

And The Times-Picayune says (in Better Than Ezra frontman Kevin Griffin's move colors new 'Paper ... - The Times-Picayune) NOLA.com, LA
The "American Idol" franchise has supplied a steady stream of work. He landed a track on David Cook's album, and penned songs for season seven contestants Jason Castro and Josiah Leming. "As a result, I watch 'American Idol' all the time," Griffin said ...

And TheDay says (in American Idol: Live Blogging the Finale!)  CT
Heck, I've been listening to my Jason Castro/David Cook idol 08 CD all week in the car. 8:15 pm You know, my mother buys her wines based on whether she likes the label. That, and if it's under 10 bucks (I know, apple-tree, right?). ...

7 Months Ago, Music Box says (in Local Concert Preview for Chicago & Milwaukee: May 1-7, 2009)  IL
The renewed interest in his work has been sparked by interpretations of his songs by a range of younger artists, from Jeff Buckley to Jason Castro. At the same time, Cohen also has benefited from a series of high-profile reissues of his early albums as ...

12 Months Ago, The Spokesman Review says (in A rose-colored glasses 'View'?) A rose-colored glasses 'View'?
 WA - Nov 29, 2008
Anna Kaelin, daughter of Dean Kaelin, "Idol" runner-up David Archuleta's vocal coach; and one of "Idol" finalist Jason Castro's younger brothers. ...

15 Months Ago, The Patriot Ledger says (in The Farr Side: ‘Idol Live’ strongest one yet)  MA - Sep 11, 2008
The dreadlocked Jason Castro stayed true-to-form as well, performing a ukulele version of “Over The Rainbow,” while Syesha Mercado turned up the heat with a ...

And RedOrbit says (in American Idols Tour Provides Mixed Bag for TV Show's Fans) American Idols Tour Provides Mixed Bag for TV Show's Fans
 TX - Sep 8, 2008
The second half of the show started with the shaggy charm of Jason Castro, who began accompanying himself on a ukulele for "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" with ...

And Evansville Courier & Press says (in Touring preps cast for future 'Idols' tour bringing in the energy) Touring preps cast for future 'Idols' tour bringing in the energy
Evansville Courier & Press, IN - Sep 6, 2008
Jason Castro, Syesha Mercado and Michael Johns; and third row, standing, Kristy Lee Cook, Carly Smithson, Ramiele Malubay and David Archuleta. ...