American Idol has taught us many things over the years, but here are 10 worth remembering.

If you put your mind to it, you can do anything.

Scott MacIntyre

No matter what you want to do, there will be plenty of competition.

Auditions

Some days you’re good at what you do. Somedays you’re not.

Sad Allison Iraheta

Everyone gets criticized.

American Idol Judges

Just because you think you’re good at something, doesn’t mean you are.

William Hung

Don’t stop trying.

Lacey Brown

You’re personality and confidence is very important.

Big Mike

You may be judged by what you wear and how you act.

Megan Joy

Just because you think you’re the best, doesn’t mean you can’t get disappointed.

David Archuleta

If you work hard, you can still be really successful even if you don’t make it to the top.

Chris Daughtry

Daughtry visited Comic-Con this  year and had a little fun. He must be a comic geek on the inside.

I See No Evil In You

I Got You Babe

The photos look a little gay however it was all in good fun.

It may not be the best duet ever, but Chris Daughtry and Dane Cook had some fun with this duet.

Check out Chris Daughtry doing an acoustic cover of Lady GaGa’s Poker Face.

Chris does such an amazing job that I almost like his version more than the original. It’s also less annoying.

Daughtry’s first album is now out in deluxe mode and included is a brand new song called Feels Like the First Time.

The is a great re-make of the Foreigner song. A must have for any Daughtry fan.

The video ties the song into first time voters in a push to get more people out the polls.

Download For the First Time from iTunes or Amazon for only $0.99!

Just a year or two ago, a guy named Chris Daughtry was the rocker on American Idol. He was solid each week and a huge fan favorite.  But, Chris failed to make it into the top three!  Is David Cook headed the same direction?

Chris and David are similar in more ways than one.  They are both the rocker type and both have been praised over and over again on Idol.  Both are calm and cool and confident without showing it.  Both appear very personable and their voices distinct.  There are a lot of fans who who think that they can’t go wrong.  However, Chris found and early end to his American Idol career and David could be next.

If David Cook does go home, it’ll re-enforce the idea that a rocker can’t win American Idol.  Then again, who needs to win?

Chris Daughtry’s first album has been extremely successful selling more than 1 million copies after just 5 weeks of release!  He’s also the fourth most successful American Idol and he didn’t even make the top three.

If I were a betting man, I’d say that the 2008 finale of American Idol will be David vs David.  However, as the show proves over and over again, there is no way to know for sure.  We’ll all just have to wait and see.

It may take a bit of digging, but Idol Gives Back is in iTunes this morning. I had to click on the ‘American Idol Top 12′ banner and then I saw an ‘Idol Gives Back’ banner.

iTunes has a number of songs and videos including ‘What about Now’ by Daughtry, ‘Good and Broken’ and ‘See You Again’ by Miley Cyrus, ‘Praying for Time’ by Carrie Underwood, ‘Before He Cheats’ by Terri Hatcher and Band From TV plus more.

All proceeds go to charities here in America and around the world. Why not download the songs?

Idol Gives Back is on tonight. Celebrities from all walks of life will show to help raise money for those who need it around the world. However, Idol Gives Back starts early! 7:30 eastern, 6:30 central!

Scheduled to appear:

• Bono
• Brad Pitt
• Reese Witherspoon
• Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana)
• Mariah Carey
• Eli Manning
• Peyton Manning
• Fergie
• Chris Daughtry
• Carrie Underwood
• Robin Williams
• Celine Dion
• Forest Whitaker
• Billy Crystal
• Dane Cook
• Kiefer Sutherland
• Vanessa Hudgens
• Ashley Tisdale
• Jennifer Connolly
• Elliott Yamin
• Fantasia
• Annie Lennox
• John Legend
• Snoop Dogg
• Maroon 5
• Heart
• Gloria Estefan
• … and many more.

Last year an extraordinary amount of money, over $75 million, was raised and I’m certain we can surpass it this year.

You can donate online or call in (1 877 436 5243). Last year you could donate via iTunes or even just purchase music to support Idol Gives Back! All the ways to donate will be revealed during tonights show.

iTunes is running a promotion where previous American Idol’s CDs are only $7.99! And it’s not just previous CDs. The latest from Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and many more are included. That’s a steal!

American Idol Alumni Artists Included:

• Kelly Clarkson – Breakaway, Thankful and My December
• Justin Guarini – Justin Guarini
• Fantasia – Fantasia and Free Yourself
• Diana DeGarmo – Blue Skies
• Clay Aiken – A Thousand Different Ways and Measure of a Man
• Ruben Studdard – The Return, Soulful and I Need an Angel
• Taylor Hicks – Taylor Hicks
• Katharine McPhee – Katharine McPhee
• Bo Bice – The Real Thing
• Blake Lewis – Audio Day Dream
• Carrie Underwood – Some Hearts and Carnival Ride
• Daughtry – Daughtry
• Jordin Sparks – Jordin Sparks
• Bucky Covington – Bucky Covington
• Josh Gracin – Josh Gracin and We Weren’t Crazy
• Kimberley Locke – Based on a True Story and One Love
• Elliott Yamin – Elliott Yamin
• Kellie Pickler – Small Town Girl
• Constantine Maroulis – Pray for the Soul of Betty
• William Hung – Inspiration
• Jim Verraros – Rollercoaster

Each CD is only $7.99 on iTunes and you can download your copy today!

Showing his down to earth side, Chris Daughtry talks with Ellen & performs. She even gets Chris to take his shirt off! Well sort of. Granted, this clip is a bit old, it’s still a good one.