American Idol, Season 16, episode one is in the books. We met nine contestants who advanced to Hollywood; we were introduced to four singers who couldn’t quite convince the show’s superstar judges that they deserved a golden ticket. Here’s a recap, in photos. For my official recap with videos, head here.
ABC’s revamped, revived, resuscitated — whatever you want to call it — version of American Idol returns Sunday night. What should fans of the show expect? Probably not a true read on judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Keep in mind what we’re seeing in the early weeks of American Idol will…
His blind audition: D.R. King, 34, of Harlem, N.Y., performed “Believer” by Imagine Dragons. Kelly Clarkson turned midway through the performance and was later joined by Blake Shelton. D.R. decided to join Team Kelly. His background: We didn’t really get to meet D.R. on the show, but his Voice website bio says D.R.’s dad was…
His audition: Reid Umstattd, 34, of Austin, Texas, performed “Take Me to the Pilot” by Elton John. Early in the song, he got simultaneous chair turns from Alicia Keys and Adam Levine. He opted to join Team Adam. His background: Reid says he’s been in one band or another since high school. And he says…
Her audition: Christiana Danielle, 22, of Fort Wayne, Ind., auditioned with a unique rendition of “Hotline Bling.” Her remake of the song prompted Adam Levine to turn just 11 words into the performance. Alicia Keys and Kelly Clarkson followed. Christiana opted to join Team Alicia. Her background: Growing up, Christiana says she listened to gospel…
Jonny Brenns is among contestants who have announced on social media that they auditioned for ABC’s new version of American Idol. Idol premieres Sunday with Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan as the judges who determine which singers make it to Hollywood and which don’t. Here’s more about Jonny Brenns. * On Facebook, he…
Effie Passero is among contestants who have announced on social media that they auditioned for ABC’s new version of American Idol. Idol premieres Sunday with Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan as the judges who determine which singers make it to Hollywood and which don’t. Here’s more about Effie Passero. She’s a 26-year-old singer/songwriter…
Laine Hardy is among contestants who have announced on social media that they auditioned for ABC’s new version of American Idol. Idol premieres March 11 with Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan as the judges who determine which singers make it to Hollywood and which don’t. Here’s more about Laine Hardy. * Laine is…
Kay Kay Alexis is among contestants who have announced on social media that they auditioned for ABC’s new version of American Idol. Idol premieres Sunday with Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan as the judges who determine which singers make it to Hollywood and which don’t. Here’s more about Kay Kay Alexis. * Kay…
Garrett Jacobs is among contestants who have announced on social media that they auditioned for ABC’s new version of American Idol. Idol premieres Sunday with Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan as the judges who determine which singers make it to Hollywood and which don’t. Here’s more about Garrett Jacobs. * Garrett is 17…
