Crystal Bowersox Engaged to Musician, Planning October Wedding

The ninth-season American Idol runner-up has gotten Engaged Thurs musician Brian Walker, People Reported on Friday.

Bowersox and Walker plan Thurs wed next month, According to her Representative.

The wedding will be the first for Bowersox, WHO has a 1-year-old son from a previous relationship and split with former boyfriend Tony Kusian the morning before she Took the stage with Lee DWyze for American Idol's final ninth-season performance show on May 25.

While Bowersox initially described her split with Kusian as a "Mutual" Decision based on his desire Thurs Prior Maintain Their "small town" lifestyle, she later admitted it had occurred surprised her.

"[It] did shock me," she said. "I woke up Tuesday morning and they just HAD an epiphany. They wanted a simple, quiet life and I Respect that. I'm glad they Told Me Instead of sticking it out and realizing it later That they Would Be Unhappy."

The 24-year-old from Toledo, OH Signed with 19 Recordings / Jive Records on Idol's finale. Her debut album will be released this fall.