Gone Country 3: Justin Guarini

Justin Guarini, a premier vocalist and entertainer, is widely recognized for his work on the debut season of American Idol, finishing first runner-up to Kelly Clarkson. Continuing his successful relationship with Idol, Guarini appears as a special correspondent on TV Guide network's nationally televised program Idol Tonight and serves as co-host of Idol Wrap.

Guarini's formal music education began at the age of 4 with the Atlanta Boys Choir and continued with the Philadelphia Arch-Diocese Choir. After concentrating on his classical and spiritual music background, he went on to study vocal performance, dance, theatrical arts and film and television acting at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Since American Idol, Guarini has added to his credits: the national Idol tour performing to sold-out audiences of over 20,000 each night; two albums -- Justin Guarini produced by RCA Records and Clive Davis and Stranger Things Have Happened; a major motion picture, From Justin to Kelly; and numerous appearances on popular television programs. Guarini is currently in the studio recording his third album.