American Idol Ex-'Idol' Michael Sarver signs record deal, working on country album 11/17/2009 Now that Michael Sarver has finished performing on the American Idols Live! concert tour, the former eighth-season finalist is focused on recording his debut album. Read More RELATED NEWS Adam Lambert releasing new EP in SeptemberAdam Lambert "still friends" with Sam Smith after accidental postAdam Lambert and boyfriend Javi Costa Polo go Instagram official TAGS: American Idol Gina Glocksen Alexis Grace David Hernandez Michael Sarver Epic