His audition: Jamal Corrie, 26, of San Francisco, Calif., performed “Be Alright” by Dean Lewis. Jamal showed off nice range and stage presence in spite of his lack of on-stage performance experience. He was about halfway through the song when Blake turned. That wound up being the only chair turn, meaning Jamal automatically became a…
American Idol returns with its Season 18 premiere on Sunday. Among the singers who auditioned is country artist Grace Leer. Here’s more about Grace. * She’s a northern California native who’s been performing since age 8, according to her Facebook bio. * That bio says she sang the national anthem at Bay area sporting events…
American Idol kicks off Season 18 on Sunday, Feb. 16. One of the contestants we’re likely to meet is Makayla Phillips. Here’s more about Makayla. * Reality show fans might remember her from 2018’s 13th season of America’s Got Talent. Her performance of Demi Lovato’s “Warrior,” at age 15, prompted a golden buzzer reaction from…
His audition: Jacob Miller, 29, of Eden, Wisc., performed “The Times They Are a Changin’” by Bob Dylan: Jacob delivered a solid acoustic version of the song, prompting quick chair turns from Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson. Nick Jonas later turned as well. Kelly called him very talented. John Legend called it a powerful performance….
American Idol returns for Season 18 on Sunday, Feb. 16. Among contestants who auditioned is Lauren Spencer-Smith. Here’s more about Lauren. * She’s 16 and hails from Port Alberni in British Columbia and is a junior at Dover Bay High School. * She became a viral sensation last year when her dad posted a video…
Her audition: Zan Fiskum, 22, Seattle, Wash., auditioned with “Light On” by Maggie Rogers. Zan’s ethereal opening prompted an almost immediate chair turn from Nick Jonas. John Legend soon followed. A big note later prompted a chair turn from Kelly Clarkson as well. John said she sounded angelic. Nick said her performance left him “speechless.”…
Her audition: Allegra Miles, 17, from St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands performed “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon for her audition. The young singer settled behind a keyboard, showed off a unique tone and got a quick chair turn from Kelly Clarkson. Near the end of the song, Nick Jonas turned as well….
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…
