Fradiani debuted his new single, “Get You Home,” on Thursday’s episode of American Idol. Folks who pre-ordered Nick’s upcoming debut album will get the song as an instant download. It’s available to everyone else as a single on iTunes, where it also landed on Thursday. The song is the first Nick has released since his…
There’s lots on tap tonight on American Idol. We’ll learn the identity of the Top 5 — the contestants who will definitely hang around another week. We’ll get duets from the Top 8. Reportedly, La’Porsha Renae will share the stage with Trent Harmon. Sonika Vaid will sign with Avalon Young. Dalton Rapattoni and MacKenzie…
Her audition: Brittany Kennell, 26, of Montreal, Canada, auditioned with Sheryl Crow’s “Strong Enough.” Her strong performance prompted an early chair turn from Blake Shelton. Pharrell Williams joined him at the last moment. Blake called Brittany’s vocals “magical.” She decided to join Team Blake. Her background: Brittany says her first concert was watching fellow Canadian…
His audition: Brian Nhira, 23, of Tulsa, Okla., auditioned with Pharrell’s “Happy,” saying he hoped to impress the original artist with his version of the song. At the very last second, Pharrell turned; so did Blake Shelton. When Brian mentioned the first song he ever sang was “Jesus Loves Me” at age 4, Pharrell asked…
Her audition: Kristen Marie, 20, of Oklahoma City, Okla., auditioned with “Mad World” by Tears for Fears. Her unique vocals prompted chair turn from Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton. Christina said she heard a little Adele and Sia in Kristen’s voice. Despite the Oklahoma connection with Blake, Kristen chose to join Team Christina. Her background:…
His audition: Ryan Quinn, 25, of Westmoreland, N.Y., auditioned with Eric Clapton’s “Can’t Find My Way Home.” His remarkable range prompted Christina Aguilera to turn around in a heartbeat. By the time the performance ended, Ryan was the first guy on Season 10 to earn a four-chair turn. Christina said Ryan has a voice that…
Her audition: Hannah Huston, 24, of Lincoln, Neb., auditioned with Allen Stone’s “Unaware.” She delivered a series of raspy glory notes, including a big ending that prompted chair turns from Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Pharrell Williams. Pharrell complimented Hannah on delivering a great vocal and called her “super soulful.” And Hannah decided to join…
For the second straight week, La’Porsha Renae scored the most popular performance on YouTube among American Idol Season 15 contestants. But the margin of views between her and her nearest competitor wasn’t nearly as wide as the week before, when her cover of Rihanna’s “Diamonds” attracted more than 1.2 million views. And there’s a new…
