During most of the seasons we asked the Idol contestants what other talents do you have? Here's what some of them had to say:

Danny Gokey - Working with children.

Michael Sarver - I play the piano, drums, guitar and I can paint, tile and build.

Jordin Sparks - I can do accents really well.

Chris Richardson - Guitar, drums, piano, drawings, songwriter, poetry.

Kellie Pickler - Dancing, gymnastics, and shopping for shoes!

Lisa Tucker - I play the piano and the guitar. I'm learning the drums. I am also a songwriter.

Vonzell Solomon - Martial arts, sports - softball.

Nadia Turner - Taking black and white photography, beatboxing, rollerskating, dancing.

George Huff - Piano, opera, writing music, acting.

Matthew Rogers - Comedy, acting, football.

Carmen Rasmusen - I play paino and guitar.

Vanessa Olivarez - I do hair and make-up. I'm an actress and have done several photo shoots. I am a painter and writer and damn good person. I'm good at being me.

You can view all of the Idols' talents in their bios.

What talents do you have? What talents to the Idols have that surprise you?

This week marks a big week for many Idol alumni. Reigning Idol Kris Allen releases his self-titled album on Tuesday. Carrie Underwood travels the country to promote her third album, and four popular Idols - Adam Lambert, Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, and Carrie Underwood will perform at the American Music Awards this weekend.

11/16: Carrie Underwood performs on The Tonight Show.
11/16: David Cook performs at Casino Rama in Orillia, ON.
11/16: Daughtry performs at Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
11/17: Kris Allen releases self-titled debut CD.
11/17: Kris Allen performs on Good Morning America.
11/17: Melinda Doolittle makes her NYC debut at Feinstein's in NYC, NY.
11/17: Bucky Covington releases "Live from Rockingham" EP.
11/17: Bucky Covington performs at WKSF in Asheville, NC.
11/17: Daughtry performs at Arena at HarborYard in Bridgeport, CT.
11/18: Carrie Underwood performs on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
11/18: David Cook performs at The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond Casino in Hammond, IN.
11/18: Kelly Clarkson performs at Save-On Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, BC.
11/18: Taylor Hicks performs in Grease in Minneapolis, MN.
11/18: Bucky Covington performs at WSSL in Greenville, NC.
11/18: Melinda Doolittle performs at Feinstein's in NYC, NY.
11/19: Carrie Underwood performs free mini-concert at the Jimmy Kimmel outdoor stage in Los Angeles, CA.
11/19: David Cook performs at Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL.
11/19: Melinda Doolittle performs at Feinstein's in NYC, NY.
11/19: Taylor Hicks performs in Grease in Minneapolis, MN.
11/19: Daughtry performs at Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA.
11/19: Phil Stacey performs at War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, PA.
11/19: Scott MacIntyre performs at Scottsdale Bible Church in Scottsdale, AZ.
11/20: Kelly Clarkson performs at Saddledome in Calgary, AB.
11/20: David Cook performs at Horseshoe Casino in Elizabeth, IN.
11/20: Bucky Covington performs at The Ritz Theatre in Tiffin, OH.
11/20: Taylor Hicks performs in Grease in Minneapolis, MN.
11/20: Daughtry performs at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA.
11/20: Melinda Doolittle performs at Feinstein's in NYC, NY.
11/20: Phil Stacey performs at Akron Baptist Temple in Akron, OH.
11/20: Mandisa performs at Charleston Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, SC.
11/20: Jasmine Trias performs 2 shows at Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
11/21: Taylor Hicks performs in Grease in Minneapolis, MN.
11/21: Melinda Doolittle performs 2 shows at Feinstein's in NYC, NY.
11/21: Phil Stacey performs at The Washington Ave Amory in Albany, NY.
11/21: Jason Castro headlines The Domain Lighting of Macy's Great Tree in Austin, TX.
11/21: Jasmine Trias performs 2 shows at Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
11/21: Josh Gracin performs at Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, GA.
11/22: Jasmine Trias performs 2 shows at Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
11/22: Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, and Carrie Underwood perform at the American Music Awards.

Do you have any Idol scoop? Post it in the comments section below.

What are the Idol alumni talking about on Twitter this week? Check it out and follow @AmericanIdol on Twitter.

dannygokey So excited 4 what @sophiasheart is preparing 2 do 4 the homeless, hungry, & children this Thanksgiving. I will announce what were doing soon

WeAreTheFallen Second day of strings.. Today is cellos, bass, and violas:  twitpic.com/pedla

BlakeLewis hey guys ill be hosting @taolasvegas on Thursday November 19th, come check me out! Viva Las Vegas.

Syesha Front page in Sarasota...  YAY!!! I love you guys. You all show so much support and I will forever be grateful!

Meganjoysings I will tour the world in the VERY near future folks..... hold on to your hats.

PhilStacey hearitfirst.com/Live/

ConstantineM Vh1 Save The Music event at PS 111 today. Pretty much all of @rockofages and band comin thru. Thanks Producers for generous donation.

elliottyamin Just got off the phn w Taylor Hicks,who kept referring 2 my 1st single off the new album as "soldier for love"...haha!!....I love that guy!!

feliciabarton Felicia Barton has a show coming up on 11/13/2009 at 08:00 PM @ Frank W... in Virginia Beach, VA

ScottDMacIntyre @theellenshow Cant wait 2 c u on @americanidol ...gotta give Simon a run 4 his money! :P

ImMattGiraud @Allison4Realzzz I frickin' miss you kid.

realbrookewhite @DavidArchie im happy to hear that you're writing up a storm... It's the fun part! can't wait to hear your new songs:)

CHRIS_Daughtry So excited for the hometown show tonight!! Who's here? See ya in an hour

RubenStuddard Sitting here talking to my momma . Now I see why Im so silly.

therealpickler twitpic.com/p9d9s - I've been playing dress up with @Dolly_Parton!! :)

_kimcaldwell Good morning!!! Working on song order for the album and already starting to talk to directors about the music video! So stoked! Woohoo!

thedavidcook A random hint: I am the answer to number 6 for USA today's Thursday edition of up & down words... I've officially made it.

JackieTohn What bands or acts do you see me on tour with? I'm making a list 4 my manager... Little help pleez ...xo

brandonrogersLA Having some delicious burgers at Johnny rockets with @AnoopDoggDesai in LA... twitpic.com/p6l9a

KrisAllen Thank you veterans for everything that you have done and are doing for this country.

DavidArchie Today is the year mark of when my first album was released! Crazy that it's been a year already! Thanks you guys for all you've done!!

IDOLREWIND This weekend on REWIND: IDOL Season 5 Top 12! The S5 finalists' 1st steps on the big stage as they start the battle for the Idol Crown!

Last season, we asked the Idols how music has moved them. Here's what some of your favorites had to say:

Kris Allen - Music takes me to another place.

Danny Gokey - Music is a universal language that has touched my heart.

Matt Giraud - It frees me from whatever I'm doing. I can get lost in it. It makes me feel like I have something very special.

Lil Rounds - Music has always been my comfort no matter what I'm going through.

Megan Joy - How hasn't music moved me?

Alexis Grace - Music moves me to be a positive, loving, patient person. It inspires in every way.

Jasmine Murray - Music is the most important thing in my life and has made me so much more open to different styles and genres of singing.

How has music moved YOU? Reveal your feelings in the comments section below.

Here is a photo of Anoop Desai sitting with Ryan Seacrest during a Season 8 performance show. Add your caption to this photo in the comments section below. Please remember to be polite.

To view more pictures of Anoop, visit his photo gallery, here.