Casey James

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Thursday (April 4) is going to be one heck of a country music-filled night on 'American Idol.' Not only is Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood taking the stage to debut her new single 'See You Again' for the 'Idol' faithful, but former contestant Casey James will be on hand for the live premiere of his new song 'The Good Life' during the very same episode.

Casey James ROCKED the Aggie Theatre in Ft. Collins on Tuesday night.  The former American Idol third runner-up in 2010 showed his Country/Blues/Rock sides throughout the night.  He's an accomplished guitar player... and has the best hair in the business...

Former American Idol contestant and current country star Casey James will be playing at the Aggie Theater in Fort Collins tonight. Casey was the the third runner up a couple of seasons ago and has been pumping out country hits ever since.

Casey James' third single from his self-titled debut album is a pleasing three minutes and five seconds, but the toe-tapper is easy to forget. 'The Good Life' lacks the emotional hook that the best carefree country expressions posses.

Fans present at the Casey James concert at the Grizzly Rose in Denver, Colo. last weekend were treated to a healthy dose of new material from the 'Cryin' on a Suitcase' newcomer.