The American Idol will be announced this week and it has come down to a country battle featuring Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina.  Although it is great winning the title, but then you have to worry about the "Idol" curse that kind of hangs along with it.  I mean, just how many Idol winners have gone on to rule the charts.  I watch every year and I can not tell you the names of the past three winners.  All that said, these two contestants seem to have a head start to stardom with brand new songs already recorded and ready to be released on Thursday.  Both artist will sing their new songs on tonight's show. Scotty will sing "Love You This big."  Lauren will be singing her new song "Like My Mother Does."  Both songs will be available via ITunes later tonight.  Of course both of them will be touring the rest of the year so be watching for chance to see them soon.  And while we are at it, can you name the last three American Idol Winners?

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