Leah Marlene

American Idol star Leah Marlene has played to millions, but until last weekend, she'd never headlined at the Castle Theatre in downtown Bloomington.

"We're All Buying Into A Dream" includes three previously-released singles: "Lottery," "Flashes" and "Dying Wish." The six-song EP drops Friday.

Normal native and "American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene has announced she will play a homecoming concert this summer at the Corn Crib.

Two Bloomington-Normal music events that had planned to host Leah Marlene this summer have had to make other plans.

"American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene won't be able to perform in Bloomington this summer. Organizers of the Saturdays on the Square concert series in Bloomington say the Normal native will not be performing at the July 16 concert due to "potential schedule conflicts."

Bloomington-Normal singer-songwriter Leah Marlene finished 3rd on Sunday in the "American Idol" finale.

Normal West High School and Redbird Arena will both be hosting Leah Marlene watch parties this Sunday night for the American Idol finale.

The police department in Normal relied on officer overtime and mutual aid to staff the Leah Marlene parade and concert in Uptown.

Normal native Leah Marlene performed for thousands of fans in Uptown Normal, days ahead of her "American Idol" finale. Marlene is one of the final three contestants on the talent show.

Normal native Leah Marlene will be back in town for a parade and concert Tuesday prior to her American Idol finale.