Kris Allen likes taking old songs and making them contemporary. Accompanied by a string section, he sang “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers, ditching the guitar for the keyboards.
Michael, the 27-year-old oil rig worker from Texas, was the latest to be voted off “American Idol” Thursday after receiving the lowest number of votes on Motown night.
Unlike last week, when Adam soured the judges during “Country Week” with a strange Egyptian-inspired version of “Ring of Fire,” the 26-year-old theater actor looked like he’s stepped out of a 50’s movie poster to sing this song with tenderness and originality.
Today’s just a sad, sad day for Alexis Grace…and her fans. The soulful 21-year-old single mom from Memphis is the latest “Idol” hopeful to be eliminated from the singing competition.
The 21-year-old college student impressed the “American Idol” judges with his soulful rendition of Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind” during Tuesday’s Grand Ole Opry-themed performance show.
Guest mentor and country music icon Randy Travis says, “I’ve been around the business a long time but I’m not sure I’ve ever heard quite the maturity in the voice of a 16-year-old that I hear in Allison.”
16-year-old Jasmine Murray and Latino contestant Jorge Nunez were both eliminated. Both Jasmine and Jorge were criticized for their performances on Tuesday’s Michael Jackson Night.
Alexis Grace introduces us to her cute baby on video, then steps on stage to sing Dirty Diana. It’s a mesmerizing performance…full of attitude. She’s gonna give Adam Lambert a run for his money!
The UNC-Chapel Hill student was eliminated two weeks ago after missing the cut by 20,000 votes out of a total 24 million cast. But, thanks to a renewed twist, he could be the next “American Idol.”