Allison Iraheta signs record deal

American Idol contestant, Allison Iraheta has signed a record deal with 19 Recordings and Jive Records. "Allison is an incredible young singer. She is without a doubt one of the best teenage singers 'American Idol' has ever discovered,"American Idol creator Simon Fuller said. Allison is very excited about her new record deal. "Getting to record my first album and this whole awesome experience is a dream come true," Allison said.

Allison came in fourth place on this past season of American Idol. In the past she won Quincinera, a Telemundo reality show. She will be on tour this summer with the top 10 American Idol season eight contestants.