In 2017, Alejandro Aranda won Artist of the Year with CSUN and Five of Five Entertainment.
11 Facts About Alejandro Aranda
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Alejandro Aranda was the only contestant to play seven original songs in the show's history, even though producers encouraged him to play cover versions.
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Alejandro Aranda received a private audition through someone who attended a backyard concert that he performed, and on April 6,2019, he auditioned on Season 17 of American Idol in Los Angeles, CA.
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Alejandro Aranda played "10 Years" on American Idol in Hollywood Week and in the finale with an orchestra, making him the only contestant to perform four original songs in the finale of the show.
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American Idol judge Katy Perry jokingly begged Alejandro Aranda to be a "roadie" on his tour.
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Alejandro Aranda released the single "Tonight" under the name Scarypoolparty on June 28,2019, after signing with Hollywood Records.
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Alejandro Aranda wrote and produced this song for Exit Form with his friend and mentor Twin Shadow.
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Alejandro Aranda released the single "Diamonds" on October 4,2019, along with a YouTube video and Behind the Scenes video.
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Alejandro Aranda was featured on Lollapalooza's 2020 online festival, which showed previously recorded concert sets.
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Alejandro Aranda collaborated with composer Rob Mathes on an 18-piece orchestra, adding orchestral arrangements on 12 of the album's tracks.
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Alejandro Aranda was born on August 11,1994, in Pomona, California.