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 ...

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 ...

And Entertainment Weekly says (in 'Idolatry': Is 'Adam vs. Kris' the new 'Adam vs. Danny'?) I hate to see her standing and dancing while the contestant is singing. She should know that she is not young anymore!!! To Marketing Guru- yes, we all know the kind of record Kris will put out. The same as Jason Castro, only not as good. ...
Where's the breakout star on American Idol? TV Squad

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. ...