American Idol Shout To The Lord

The top eight contestants of season seven of the hit televised singing competition sang "Shout to the Lord" during the charity fund raiser Idol Gives Back. They reprised their performance on the April 10, 2008 episode of the program.

The fund raiser brought in over $60 million for charity, substantially less than the target of $100 million. The 2007 edition of the same show raised $68 million in donations.

Fast Facts

1. Song: "Shout to the Lord"
2. Original artist: Hillsong Music
3. Songwriter: Darlene Zschech
4. Original album: Shout to the Lord
5. Original release date: 1996
6. Episode dates: April 9, 2008, April 10, 2008

Idol Facts

1. Based on: Pop Idol (UK version)
2. Created by: Simon Fuller
3. Host: Ryan Seacrest
4. Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson
5. Premiere: June 11, 2002
6. Seasons: 7
7. Season seven premiere: January 15, 2008
8. Notable winners: Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood

Idol Gives Back Charities

• The Children's Defense Fund
• The Global Fund
• Make It Right
• Malaria No More
• Save The Children
• The Children's Health Fund

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