Whereas most albums recorded by American Idol alumni are rushed through production in order to strike while the Idol iron is hot, Casey James has taken his time with his upcoming CD.

Whereas most albums recorded by American Idol alumni are rushed through production in order to strike while the Idol iron is hot, Casey James has taken his time with his upcoming CD.

Season 10 of American Idol may have been full of shocks, the elimination of Pia Toscano, James Durbin and Casey James among them. But one thing seemed certain: Scotty McCreery would walk away with the title.

American Idol 's season nine finalist Casey James inks a record deal.

American Idol finalist Casey James, who placed third on the ninth season of the talent competition, has signed a record deal with Sony Music Nashville and 19 Recordings/BNA Records. A native of Cool, Texas, he auditioned in Denver but had never seen an episode of the television show.