Month: May 2023

Grace West unveiled an emotional performance of Patsy Cline’s “She’s Got You” during night one of The Voice Season 23 finale. The Team Blake Shelton contestant claimed the mic for the second time of the night, after kicking things off with an upbeat performance of Reba McEntire’s “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.” Wearing a fiery-red pantsuit, West showed a new side to her artistry as she took Shelton’s advice and sang […]

Caylee Hammack will be kicking off this year’s 27 LIVE series at The Westin Nashville with an intimate performance featuring new music, heartfelt ballads, and a true taste of her country music soul.  Taking place 27 floors above Nashville’s bustling downtown area and The Gulch in the L27 Rooftop Lounge, this series gives Hammack the opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new fans who have been following along with her musical journey. (RSVP to […]

Megan Danielle bid farewell to American Idol on Sunday evening (May 21). The Georgia native was revealed as the runner-up on season 21 during the star-studded Idol finale.  Prior to her departure from the show, Megan Danielle performed several times. First, she took the stage with a soaring cover of a Keith Urban hit. She showcased her incredible vocals with a performance of Keith Urban’s 2020 hit, “God Whispered Your […]

Warren Peay and Marybeth Byrd returned to American Idol during the Season 21 finale to share the stage with country star Lainey Wilson.  As the opening notes began, Wilson takes the lead on her chart-topping hit, “Heart Like A Truck,” before being joined on stage first by Byrd and then by Peay. Motion graphics of wild horses were seen moving through the rearview mirror that appeared on the screens behind the singers as they illustrated […]

Iam Tongi and James Blunt brought Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry and many viewers to tears with their emotional performance of “Monsters” during the American Idol finale. On Sunday (May 21), the 18-year-old American Idol winner and chart-topping hitmaker joined forces to perform the heart-wrenching track that Blunt wrote as a tribute to his father, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Disease. Tongi resonated with the song as […]

Colin Stough left the American Idol competition on a high note. Following his elimination from the Top 3 during the Season 21 finale, the budding country artist left his mark on the stage as he performed a duet alongside Idol judge, Luke Bryan.  Since day one of Stough’s journey on Idol, Bryan has boasted about his incredible potential in the music industry. In a highlight reel that aired ahead of their duet, […]

American Idol viewers have witnessed a true transformation as they watched Megan Danielle blossom from a shy waitress to a budding superstar throughout Season 21 of the singing competition show.    During her audition, Megan Danielle shared the inspiring story of how her late grandfather impacted her music career.  Megan Danielle, Lauren Daigle; ABC/Eric McCandless “My childhood, I would always spend most of my time at the shop with my Grandpa. […]

Colin Stough left a lasting impression on American Idol viewers with his down-to-Earth demeanor and impressive vocal skills.  The 18-year-old Mississippi native tried his hand at the show after his mom, Nara, decided to sign him up for the competition.  When he sang Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” in front of Idol judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry, it was clear why she forced her son to pursue American […]

From the moment American Idol viewers first met Season 21 contestant Iam Tongi, it was clear that he possessed something special.  His memorable audition, which served as a tribute to his late father, captivated viewers and even brought Idol Judge Luke Bryan to tears. Appearing in front of the judges with his guitar in hand, Tongi explained that his father taught him everything he knows about music.  “He’s the reason […]