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American Idols Stop in Memphis

Quote :: The scene inside FedEx Forum was aglow…the stars on stage…fans in their seats at the American Idol Tour 2009 in Memphis, but for Lil Rounds it was all about being back home.

Rounds says, "Memphis I love you."

Performing for a hometown crowd Rounds says the moments before the show would be the hardest.

Rounds says, "For a minute I think I'm gonna have to just really take a huge breath before I even start singing because this is going to be a welcome I been waiting on since the tour started."

Fans in attendance were all across the Mid-South and beyond. Thousands packed the forum to see their favorite idol, but before the show the idols talked to FOX13 News.

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Quote :: On July 26, the 2009 American Idol tour descended on Memphis. Memphis is no stranger to pop idols. After all, the first true pop idol, Elvis Presley, once called this city his home. People in this neck of the pop culture woods are quite used to seeing people emulate, worship and get downright loony over men in tight pants.

I should begin by saying: I don’t watch American Idol. Yes. I know. I’m the pop culture Examiner. But, honey, I’ve got to tell you: even we pop culture addicted individuals must take a break sometime. That being said, what you’re getting is a review of the American Idol tour through the eyes of someone who gets most of her American Idol knowledge through the news and one seriously addicted friend who makes watching the show unnecessary (ask me how many times I’ve heard Adam Lambert sing “Mad World” – just ask me!).