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Fans of San Jose "American "Idol" finalist DeAndre Brackensick will get their first chance to meet and greet the singer Sunday. Brackensick, who finished 8th in the current season of the hit Fox show, will be at San Jose's Eastridge Mall from noon to 3 p.m. After some performances from local artists, the 17-year-old singer will lead a question-and-answer session with the audience around 1:10 p.m. Then at 1:50 p.m., he will sign memorabilia from his fans. Organizers will also be offering free raffle tickets for the chance to be photographed with DeAndre. – Read more at Mercury News Country singer Scotty McCreery added to Stadium of Fire 2012 – PROVO — American Idol winner Scotty McCreery has been added to the program of this year's Stadium of Fire celebration. "Scotty McCreery contributes enormously to the enthusiasm of this year's show," said Paul Warner, executive director of America's Freedom Festival, which sponsors the annual Stadium of Fire on the Fourth of July. "As if The Beach Boys weren't enough, Scotty will certainly thrill the stadium audience, as well as the million-plus military men and women watching from around the world."Read More