American Idol returns for Season 18 with its first audition episode Sunday, Feb. 16. Among the singers who auditioned is Jonny West. Here’s more about Jonny. * He’s a singer-songwriter from Murrieta, Calif., and attended Murrieta Valley High School. * He released a four-song debut EP called “Oh” in October. * You’ll want to check…
American Idol returns for Season 18 on Sunday, Feb. 16. And among the Season 17 auditioners returning is Margie Mays. Here’s more about Margie: * When we met her in Season 17, she was forming a box over her head with her arms, making bird noises and burping out of nervousness, establishing her niche as…
Her audition: Cedrice, 28, of San Diego, performed “Fever” by Peggy Lee. She took the stage and turned up the heat with the best performance on the final night of auditions. Cedrice showed off great vocals and great stage presence. John Legend turned, filling the last spot on The Voice Season 18. John praised her…
American Idol returns for Season 18 on Sunday, Feb. 16. One of the singers announcing they’ve auditioned for the show is Cyniah Elise. Here’s more about Cyniah. * She describes herself as a singer and actress on social media, is from the Atlanta area and will turn 18 later this month. * She performed her…
Her audition: Mandi Castillo, 23, of San Antonio, Texas, performed “Así Fue” by Juan Gabriel. She did her entire audition in Spanish, and the moved paid off with an early chair turn from Nick Jonas. Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton all followed, giving Mandi the only four-chair turn on the final night of…
American Idol returns for Season 18 on Sunday, Feb. 16. Among the singers we’ll likely meet are Jeb Vonderbruegge. Here’s more about Jeb. * Last July, he won the Gulf Coast Idol competition in Biloxi, Mississippi, earning a $2,500 prize and a silver ticket to audition directly for Idol’s executive producers. And he won in…
Here’s a look at the singles and covers released so far this year by former contestants of The Voice. With 17 seasons in the books– and 48 artists per season, many of whom have changed stage names since the show — it’s quite possible I’ve missed someone. If so, let me know by commenting below…
Here’s a look at the albums and EPs released so far this year by former contestants of The Voice. With 17 seasons in the books– and 48 artists per season, many of whom have changed stage names since the show — it’s quite possible I’ve missed someone. If so, let me know by commenting below…
Her audition: Tayler Green, 27, of Franklin, N.J., performed “Issues” by Julia Michaels. Her plaintive vocals prompted an early chair turn from Kelly Clarkson. Nick Jonas followed midway through the performance. John Legend loved the fact that her hair and name are coordinated. Nick said that when he heard Tayler hit the high notes, he…
His audition: Kevin Farris, 33, of Arlington Heights, Ill., performed “Home” by Johnnyswim, launching into a fun, high-energy performance. John Legend, normally stingy with his chair turns, turned within 40 seconds. Near the end of the song, Nick Jonas turned as well. John called his audition “powerful” and “magical.” Nick took the stage to sing…
