American Idol's Crystal Bowersox Debut Album Coming This Year was a top story in May/June. Here it is again as we recap 2010: The point of winning American Idol is officially to score that coveted record contract, but as past seasons have shown, it really doesn't matter if you win or not. You are gonna get the deal, this past season's runner-up Crystal Bowersox proves this point once again. Here is the announcement:

It was announced today that "American Idol" phenom Crystal Bowersox has signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records. Bowersox is currently gearing up for the upcoming "American Idol" tour which kicks off July 1st at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit. The talented 24-year old singer/songwriter is expected to release her debut album later this year. "I'm really grateful to be given this opportunity to make an album and let people hear my music," Crystal says, "and I'm looking forward to working with all of the folks at 19/Jive."