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Would-be 'Idol' contestant Josiah Leming still living out his musical dream

                   
usatoday.com: Bittersweet time: Former Idol wannabe Josiah Leming is recording an album he hopes his terminally ill mother will get to see. usatoday.com
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May 27, 2008
        
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Others ride them. The improbable story of American Idol washout Josiah Leming — the would-be contestant who was living out of his battered Mercury Topaz and intrigued judges by auditioning with an original tune — is etched with both giddy excitement and unbearable sadness. MORE: These Idols were... [read full story]                    

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'American Idol' Castoff Josiah Leming: Check Out This Song He Played For Us!

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'American Idol' Castoff Josiah Leming: Check Out This Song He Played For Us!

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May 28, 2008
        

"American Idol" castoff Josiah Leming played us an intensely personal song that will not be appearing on his forthcoming LP -- check it out here! ... 1 Comment | Published by MTV News on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 4:26 pm. “American Idol” reject Josiah Leming confirmed...

                   

Idol's Josiah Leming Calls Show 'Glorified Karaoke'

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May 27, 2008
        

American Idol’s Josiah Leming, the free spirit who was living out of his car when he failed to make the Top 24, now has a record deal — and a few choice words for the show. “The fact is, it’s glorified karaoke — they pick people with pretty faces and the pretty voices, and they don’t let them...

Would-be 'Idol' Leming still living out musical dream

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May 27, 2008
        

By Marco R. della Cava, USA TODAY (USA TODAY) -- Some performers merely sing about life's emotional roller coasters. Others ride them. The improbable story of American Idol washout Josiah Leming the would-be contestant who was living out of his battered Mercury Topaz and intrigued judges by...