"Hollywood's Not America" is a song by American

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Ferras Ferras Mahmoud Alqaisi ( ; born July 2, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter. He is well known for his single " Hollywood's Not America" from his debut album '' Aliens & Rainbows'', which was featured as the exit song during the semi-final rou ...

and is featured on his debut studio

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, ''

Aliens & Rainbows ''Aliens & Rainbows'' is the debut album by American pop rock singer-songwriter Ferras. It was released digitally on iTunes on March 11, 2008, and in CD format until April 1, 2008. The album was preceded by lead single " Hollywood's Not America". ...

''. It was released on January 29, 2008, as the lead

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from that album. Soon after the single's release, it was revealed that "Hollywood's Not America" would feature as the exit music on popular

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''. However,

Graham Colton Graham Colton (born November 6, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His most recent album, ''Inside Out'', was released on August 14, 2020. Colton's songs have been featured on numerous TV shows including ''Ame ...

's " Best Days" was used for the first elimination of the semi-finals. Additionally, on February 29, 2008, it was announced that " Celebrate Me Home" performed by

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would be the exit song for the current season, in contradiction to earlier reports that "Hollywood's Not America" will be used. The

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for the single was heavily featured on teen-oriented cable network

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, while a remake/mash-up video was created to promote the Canadian-produced teen drama '' Degrassi: The Next Generation''.

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* 2007 songs 2008 debut singles EMI Records singles Capitol Records singles Songs written by Lauren Christy Songs written by Graham Edwards (musician) Songs written by Scott Spock Song recordings produced by the Matrix (production team) Songs written by Ferras {{2000s-pop-single-stub