Paul McDonald was the eighth place finalist on the tenth season of American Idol. While competing in the final round of auditions in Hollywood, McDonald performed an original vocal that he co-wrote entitled “American Dreams.” It was well-received by all three Idol judges (Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler) and it propelled him into the Top 24. Equally remarkable …
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Season 10 American Idol eighth place finalist Paul McDonald, and his band, The Grand Magnolias, released their eponymous debut album in 2011. The CD went on to peak at #3 on the Billboard Rock Charts. Blessed with rich bluesy vocals, McDonald co-wrote all of its ten tracks himself. It opens with the catchy “I Can’t Remember,” …