Fun Fact of the Day: Diana DeGarmo Joins the 1st National Tour of 9 to 5: The Musical!

Diana DeGarmo, American Idol season 3 runner-up and Broadway performer in Hairspray and Hair, will be taking on a new type of role. She announced today via twitter (@DianaDeGarmo) that she will be playing the role of Doralee Rhodes in the 1st National Tour of 9 to 5, a musical by the incomparable Dolly Parton. The role was originated on film by Dolly Parton herself and on Broadway by Megan Hilty. The tour kicks off in Nashville in September of 2010.

Congratulations Diana!