all timee the probably one of my great carrie underwood, so look i'm hopefull.eese group of contestants, iicluding this indianapplis cop who won't be ablleto arrest anyone if she doesn't get through. bernhardt says: "when we went through security, even though i'm a cop everything had to go, i think if you don't make it and get angry, they ont' want any weapons, not that i would." these broohers hoped two would be better than one... bremer says: "we shared a womb together and when you share a womb together, theres alottof space taken up and mom played guitar on her stomach and we learned harmonies right away, ss coming out and into this world we were built for singing together." while one avatar fanatic, hoped her voice would overshadow her costume. olson says: "i'm actually kind of conccrned about it and them paying more attention to my outfit than my voicc." steven has seen a loo of singers over the past yeaa, people who can really notes and really know, especially last year at such annearly age, i asked them how did you like we ask those who come in and go doo

like carrie underwood into &pstars..now a woman ffom maryland could beefollowing in her footsteps.incover story... candace dold takes a closer look at hallie day's "finding fame." fame." (((pkg)))nats:im the next american idolmore than 100- shot at stardom during this year's ameriian idol auditions nowin the droves of dreamers, we found hallie day .. a woman whoowould usually be serving meals at the cheesecake factory in towson.15:19-thats what american idol is about is plucking people out of theirr everyday simple life and then putting them in this arena whereethey could potentially be a superstar in six months hallie got her shot at fame... because she won our fox45 baltimoreeidol contest.nats: singing at baltimore idol5:50- ii was sort of on a whim... a last minute thing that felll &pinto our aps...thats whats s &pcrazy it might sound like just another singing 3 competition....but veteran vocal coach toni stefano says... no opportunity music industry.23:14-baltimore &pidol, it was hugee to some people it might be oh its just a local.. no 23::3- look where it got hee not only did i

like carrie underwood into dold is here to talk about a woman that is ggtting her phance at fame...ause of a fox45 contest. hallie is truly a remarkable woman... not just for er talent, but because of the pbstabbes she haa overcome in to find out more.here's aa closer look at hallie day's journey of "finding fame." fame." p, 3 of tte auditiin) 3 american idoo... ccntinues... tonight... foo45.we will continue to x45.-3 track hallie's progress.i wiil be traveling to los angeles to meet up with this seasons finalists.... and have a live report from hollywood next at ten. great moments.... captured on camera... for our ammsement. amusement.cooing up... a man puts on maaeup... a rporter gets upstaged... and sommone flashmob. wow, look at this bed! this nightstand! this wardrobe! what are you doing here? you're in ikea. my dream bedroom is in ikea? yes. what's that bedroom over there? that's your husband's dream bedroom. whatever your style, take home your dream bedroom together. ikea. the life improvement store. ((break 4)) 3 3 3 piber map 3 3 after nine hours of deeiberations.... george

carrie underwood will be in the front show. alicia keyes and jay-z just behind. for the first time in seven years the grammys will have a host. rapper and actor ll cool jay. >> the energy is what the word, palpable. you can feel it out here! >> but it is sure to get emotional when the boss, bruce springsteen, takes to the stage. >> it will be his first giant show, this kind of profile, since clarence died, his saxophone player. >> springsteen will be one of 20 artist who will pay tribute to music's past and present. >>> we're ready and you could watch the grammy awards tomorrow night here on wusa 9 and look for live updates from our chat room, i'll be joined by tommy mcfly from 94.7 and sonny from wpg p.m. then after the awards we'll about backstage and break down the major awards and biggest surprises. we might even talk about the best and worst dressed, tomorrow night on 9news now at 11. >>> bristol palin promoting her new book. the 21-year-old daughter of former alaska governor sarah palin signed copies of that book at books million store on dupont circle. she

did you catch the reaction on carrie underwood's face when he did the bleep? >> no. think so. >> they're a bit of an odd couple but they respect and like each other so much and this is the word, steven tyler says he wouldn't be here if it wasn't for carrie underwood. they got something special. a little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll. guys, can i show you where i'm at a little bit? >> please do. >> so we're at the nfl experience. and if you haven't been to the super bowl and besides going to the game, even if you don't go to the game, you come to the city ask they make it a football mecca. for example, this is a huge field. this is 100 yards and coming through here playing all day will be different teams and different events and you have a chance to form your own team and come here and play. tens of thousands of people have already come through and it's been here all week. how do you watch the game? they have the luxury boxes up there and, of course, there's waitress services. right through on the other side, i don't know if you can see, there's a huge stage

and carrie underwood will sing with tony bennett.promises to be a big night for those watching in the audience and at home. in los angeles, bigad shaban, wjz eyewitness news. >> so don't miss all of the excitement when ll cool j hosts the annual grammy awards. that's this sunday. followed by eyewitness news. >> that's right. whenever it is done airing, live. >>> still to come on eyewitness news. have the orioles seen the last of brian roberts? >> mark sits down with gm dan duquette and gets the latest on, >>> well, brian roberts still dealing with concussion. wjz the fan sports report. >> that's a guy you'd like to have, come this season. brian roberts is the longest- tenured and most accomplished player currently on the orioles' roster. but in two years, he has gone from all-star to abcent. he -- absent. he has missed most of the last two seasons. it does remain a question whether he will play again. today, a -- i sat down with orioles' dan duquette. at no point, though, did duquette mention brian roberts in listing his established

r and b stars, monica and brandi rehearsed their duet, and carrie underwood will sing with tony bennettpromises to be a big night for those watching in the audience and at home. cbs news, los angeles. >> you can watch the grammy awards sunday night right here on wusa9. and starting tomorrow, log on to wusa9 for a chance to win a free ipad 2. just tell us who you think will win the album of the year. if you're right, you're entered into our drawing. sunday night at 11:30 right after the awards. >> and before the show starts, hear what one of the night's big nominees has to say about performing for the first time in five months. adele is talking to 60 minutes about the surgery to save her vocal cords and how she communicated when she was not allowed to talk. >> i had an application on my phone that you talk the words into and it speaks it. i love to swear. mostly we can't swear. i found an app you can swear. i get my point across. >> there you go. see the rest of adele's conversation with anderson cooper. that's on 60 minutes. >>> this is 9news now. >> two years ago today, the second roun

carrie underwood was discovered in missouri. 3 ethan jones tried to find success ethan jones tried ethand to find success here too... listen in ethan sings: i'll be your crying shouuder.. i'll be your love suicide.. ethan is 22 years old.he dropped out oo school to play in a band with his dad. but dad's not in the band anymore, because he's in rehab.ethan is really down and out about this...steven tyler let his guard down and said he wanted to meet his father when he's clean. the judges are so real the people who made it through last niiht will have from baltimore. baltimore. 3 hallie day our fox45 baltimore george lovett and wayne wilson tried out together in savannah 3 pmerican idol auditions continue next wednesday and then the hollywood round begins on thursday.it's all at 8pm here on fox45. coming up in our 7 o'clock hour... here's a peek... of what "professional bull riders" fans will see this weekend.we take you inside the show... minutes from now. why one man adopted his 42 year old girlfriend.. as his daughter. singing nats natsand... backstreet's back! your chancc to win ticket

>> do you know carrie underwood?r we tease each other that we're cousins. i found out we are actually third -- i can't keep a straight face. >> it's possible. there are a lot of people -- >> your people probably owned my people actually. >> you did find out good information. >> we found a whole line -- lon my mother's side that were land owners. and my grandfather actually owned slaves. how that happened is a twist i don't want to give away. >> you were able to meet people through dna matching. >> absolutely. i found a cousin of mine. ten generations ago, 300, 400 years ago we shared ancestry. cameroon. went back to africa with my dad. my dad has always wanted to go to africa. he's 80. to take him to see the distant relatives was incredible. >> very cool. congratulations. we look forward to seeing you. we want to tell everyone to catch blair's episode of "who do you think you are" tonight at 8:00 on nbc. >> and on broadway. >> another thing. man, you have a great voice. listening to you -- >> i want your job, ann. i'

"american idol" skyrocketed carrie underwood and kelly clarkson into stardom.s down the road to country fame. scotty mccreery is off to a good start just months after winning "american idol." ♪ friday night football >> if you would ask scotty mccreery this question a year ago -- >> would you imagine you'd be sitting on your bus and -- >> no. >> he would have laughed. but scotty is no joke. just months after winning "american idol" the 18-year-old is now the opening act for country megastar brad paisley. >> brad just kind of sent the offer to my management saying we've got an offer to go on tour with brad paisley. are you kidding me? ♪ write my number on your hand where it's easy to see ♪ >> the fans certainly have mccreary's number. >> so weird seeing that stuff. >> a year ago, no one knew who you were. ♪ the old town looks the same >> after entering "idol" on a whim scotty's deep voice and southern charm made him an instant fan favorite on the show. >> scotty mccreery! >> he beat out fellow teen croon ker lauren elena in may with a record number of viewer vote

the 85-year-old will be singing a duet with former "american idol" contestant carrie underwood.best new artist. >>> today the girl scouts every northern california are going to be kicking off cookie season. it's the 100th anniversary of the girl scout cookie season, and to celebrate 90,000 boxes of cookies will be distributed today. they go on sale on monday officially. >> love those tang-alongs! put them in the freezer! let's check in with rosemary and i know you like the cookies too! >> absolutely! have to have at least a few boxes stored away. giving you a view of what is going on here this morning. a little bit of light rain falling. if you're going to be out early, maybe a ball cap or something to protect your head. hit or miss showers. mostly cloudy skies, partial clearing by noontime, and then for the afternoon we're looking at partly cloudy skies. 1:00 notice, still a few lingering showers. so trailing moisture but by the afternoon just in time for the chinese new year parade, partly cloudy skies, temperatures on the cool side but right where we should be for february. w

steven tyler, we'll have frank calliendo, carrie underwood, perhaps, and indiana governor mitch danielshe staying or leaving? the future of the colts quarterback peyton manning continuing to overshadow the super bowl as the clock ticks down to sunday's big game. they have the owner saying he'll meet with manning next week but any decision on the quarterback's future won't be made until march. really? as you know, the quarterback is due to make $28 million in a bonus if they don't pay it, he becomes a free agent. he could be released as early as next tuesday. manning says his recovery is going well and he will be back to play somewhere next season. his brother is starting for the giants. steve? >> i heard that. thank you very much. two police officers rushed to a burning car to save a guy who was trapped inside. >> anybody in there? >> anybody in there? >> sir, get out of the car! get out of the car! >> joining us right now are new jersey police officers lauren kylis and officer michael deblase. what a monday morning you guys -- was it monday night? >> monday evening. >> monday night, yo