After an antic-filled second audition episode of American Idol Season 17, the focus was — thankfully — back on the music Sunday night. Oh, Katy got lassoed by up-and-coming country singer Austin Michael Robinson. And she squirmed across the floor doing The Worm while Jake Puliti performed. But, for the most part, she was content…
Her audition: Rebecca Howell, 18, of Cochran, Ga., performed “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” delivering a solid country vocal. She enticed chair turns from Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. Rebecca chose Team Kelly, shocking all the judges who expected her to join Team Blake. About Rebecca: * We didn’t get…
His audition: Julian King, 25, Philadelphia, Pa., performed “All-Time Low” by Jon Bellion. He got very quick chair turns from Adam Levine and John Legend. But Adam was blocked by John and, since the other coaches didn’t turn, that mean John automatically landed Julian. John called Julian’s voice clear and powerful. About Julian: * Julian…
Her audition: Betsy Ade, 40, of Kenosha, Wisc., auditioned with “Hunger” by Florence and the Machine. She showed great stage presence and turned in a passionate performance that eventually earned chair turns from John Legend and Adam Levine. John praised her power, energy and the charisma. Betsy joined Team John. About Betsy: * Since early…
For a two-hour audition episode, American Idol was remarkably shy on tears being shed Wednesday night. Sure, there were a few when Logan Johnson shared his story about fighting back against an addiction to painkillers. And several more when Shayy Winn, legally blind, launched into a wonderfully moving version of “Rise Up.” But for at…
Yes, there will be another audition episode of American Idol. On Sunday, in fact. Yes, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will continue to hear more singers. And presumably say “yes” to many of them. And, no, the judges haven’t proclaimed Alejandro Aranda the winner of Season 17. Though they sure seemed on the…
Does talent even matter on American Idol? The answer is “yes,” of course. And having researched the top contestants on Season 17, Idol has rounded up an impressive array of true singing talent this time around. But for the first half of Wednesday’s special audition episode, it sure seemed as though having a hard-luck backstory…
Among the singers we’ll meet tonight on American Idol is a male country artist who’s already release music. He’s Kason Lester, 28, of Lebanon, Tenn., and based on an exclusive video snippet aired by Billboard Tuesday, he shows up in the audition room with goodie baskets from the farm he and his brother run. Idol…
The Voice posted the second Comeback Stage battle round match following Tuesday’s blind audition show. And, folks, Bebe Rexha blundered big time, advancing Kanard Thomas over J.T. Rodriguez. We met both singers this week. Kanard, 28, of Jacksonville, Fla., was featured on Monday’s show. J.T., 23, of Chattanooga, Tenn., had his audition air Tuesday. Both…
Five more singers earned spots on The Voice Monday night. And not all the country singers went to Team Blake Shelton. Yep, Blake managed to reel in Dalton Dover. In fact, he was the only coach to turn for the 20-year-old from Marietta, Ga., in spite of an impressive audition. But three coaches turned for…
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