Lindsey Michelle Cardinale is an American country singer and university student who was the twelfth-place finalist on the fourth season of American Idol in 2005.
12 Facts About Lindsey Cardinale
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Lindsey Cardinale is a 2003 graduate of Ponchatoula High School, where she was a member of the advanced choir.
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The 19-year-old Lindsey Cardinale auditioned in New Orleans with Karla Bonoff's "Standing Right Next to Me".
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Lindsey Cardinale was included on the AI season four's charity single to benefit the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund, "When You Tell Me That You Love Me," along with the other 11 finalists.
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Lindsey Cardinale appeared at Ponchatoula's Strawberry Festival shortly after her elimination; she thanked her hometown for their contributions that helped her place twelfth out of hundreds of thousands of auditions.
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Lindsey Cardinale became the model and spokesperson for the Bill Hood Automotive Family in Southern Louisiana.
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In late 2007, it was announced that Lindsey Cardinale had signed with Aria Records Nashville; she began work on her debut album with record producer Paul Jackson.
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Lindsey Cardinale returned to her college studies, but switched to double majors in journalism and psychology, with a minor in songwriting, at Belmont University; graduation was anticipated for 2011.
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Lindsey Cardinale continues with occasional Idol-related performances, such as the American Christmas show at Lincoln Theatre in Napa County, California in 2009.
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In early 2015, Lindsey Cardinale signed with Silvercreek Records in Nashville.
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Lindsey Cardinale was a part of the "American Christmas" album and 2005 RCA album, "The Showstoppers".
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Lindsey Cardinale is a member of Musicians On Call and St Jude Partners of Hope.