So you say you stopped watching American Idol in its waning days on FOX and never returned? But you enjoy singing shows and have been tuning in to The Voice each spring and fall? I’d implore you give Idol a chance when it airs its Season 18 premiere Sunday night on ABC (8 p.m.)….
His audition: Jon Mullins, 32, of Nashville, Tenn., performed “Don’t Give Up on Me” by Andy Grammer. Jon launched into an emotional performance that prompted an early chair turn from Blake Shelton. Though she didn’t turn, Kelly Clarkson called him “super gifted.” Blake said he has a huge voice. Here’s more about Jon. * Jon…
The American Idol Season 18 premiere is Sunday night. Among the artists we’ll meet that night is Just Sam, whose audition was “leaked” by the show Thursday. Here’s more about Just Sam. * Her name is Samantha Diaz, a 20-year-old from Harlem, N.Y., but she performs as Just Sam. * In her Idol audition, she…
American Idol kicks off Season 18 on Sunday, Feb. 16. And among the singers we might meet during the audition round is Madison Lewis. Here’s more about Madison. * She’s a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from London (southeastern), Kentucky, with a jazz and Americana focus. * She told Kentucky Music Preview that she grew up in a…
