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The fourth season of the Idol-esque singing competion, Gospel Dream, kicks of on Wednesday, June 24 on the Gospel Music Channel.

Auditions were held all across the country this spring, and thousands of aspiring singers auditioned for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to pursue their dream of a musical career. Thirty-seven contestants between 16-40 years of age, from all genres of Gospel/Christian music styles, including traditional, rock, pop, country and soul will compete. Then ten finalists-- and ultimately one winner--will be chosen to receive record and music video exposure, among other prizes.

Destiny's Child Michelle Williams, artist and producer J. Moss, industry professional Mitchell Solarek will serve as guest judges. American Idol runner up Kimberly Locke and radio personality Mike Kasem will serve as show co-hosts. Two major musical artists will serve as surprise coaches during the season.The theme for the show's fourth season: The Greatest Inspirational Songs of All Time.

You can learn more about this season of Gospel Dream on the Gospel Music Channel website.

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New pop/rock/dance/urban band Press Play will appear this morning on the Today Show, and then tomorrow on Fox & Friends. The band is promoting their new album, Life Is Beautiful, which released in May. Appearing with them will be comedian SInbad; not only does he support the Dream Center, his daughter, Paige Adkins, is in the band.

Sale of the album benefits the LA Dream Center, an organization all of the band members are committed to serving. They make the Dream Center their home base, not only serving but in various capacities but performing for thousands of individuals from all walks of life each week in both New York and Los Angeles. The Dream Center L.A., celebrating its 15th year, feeds 22,000 people weekly, houses 750 people on a daily basis, distributes 1 million pounds of food and clothes 5,000 people a month.

You can learn more about Press Play on their website.

If the finale of American Idol has left you feeling empty and confused about what to do on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, or if the final word on the results still doesn't settle the question of who really won this season, maybe it's time to start looking for a way to move on.

Here are 10 suggestions for things you can do, now that American Idol is over:

This week, bluesy pianist Matt Giraud was sent home in what might have been the best show in a very long time on American Idol. In fact, I've venture to say this was the most talented top 5 we've seen in many, many seasons.

I had a few hunches about who I think will end up in the top 3, and then who might take home the title (I even predicted Kris Allen), but after this week's Rat Pack performances, I'm left scratching my head. I'm pretty certain that viewers voting for Adam won't vote for Danny, and Danny's fans won't switch their votes to Adam, but what happens with people who've been voting for Kris, Matt and Allison if they go home? I have no clue.

So I thought I'd take a little poll:

Last night, the remaining five American Idol contestants performed songs from the Rat Pack, and they proved why they're the best of this season. It's difficult to predict who's going home. Even DialIdol.com, which tracks the busy signals for the voting phone lines, has the contestants in a dead heat, with a Kris Allen and Matt Giraud at the bottom of the list, but not by much.

Honestly, it's tough to call this one. I think Matt may go home, but certainly not because he deserves it. Then again, Allison has been in the bottom three a few times, too. But she wowed the audience last night with her best performance of the season.

We'll find out tonight! Join me here as I blog live tonight during the American Idol Top 5 results show!

And in case you didn't see it, I'm going out on a limb and predicting Kris Allen to win this season. Just working a hunch.

8:44 PM - I'm just watching "America's Next Top Model"; I always forget it's on on Wednesday night. I usually watch the rerun on Fridays. I love that so many of you are sharing your thoughts on the show! I can't believe there are only three weeks left!

And we're off!