I didn't know this, have to tell wifey because we've been following him as he lives near our cottage in Sullvan County, Pa., a little place called Sonestown.
I knew Aaron was from the AIE buthe must have won one of the first shows! We were there when it launched in Feb 2009 and all the past idols were there for the day - that was around Feb 12th -
The article says he won his show in Feb 2009 - I wonder why AI didn't talk more about that - I would think it would really increase the popularity of the show.
My niece was in it and won her show but not the finale. The girl who won her finale was there for her second time - she waited as long as she had to and came back to audition again - she had lost her first round - to her brother. They were definitely using the route to get an AI audition. Since this was in December - I expect they will audition this summer/fall!