Auditions 21st Jan 2009
Kris Allen
Kris Allen born on June the 21st 1985 is an American singer-songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol. Prior to Idol, he self-released a 2007 album entitled Brand New Shoes.
Allen’s Idol coronation song, “No Boundaries” and his version of “Heartless” both charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Allen’s post-Idol self-titled album was released on November 17, 2009, through Jive Records. The album debuted at #11 on the U.S. Billboard 200 shifting over 80,000 copies. The album’s lead single, “Live Like We’re Dying”, was released on September 21, 2009, and has so far peaked at #25 in the U.S.
Matt Giraud
Matt Giraud
Age: 23
Hometown: Kalamazoo Michigan
Audition City: Louisville
Songs Performed
I Don’t Want to Be by Gavin DeGraw
I want You Back by The Jackson 5 as part of group ‘White Chocolate’ with India Morrison, Justin Williams and Kris Allen
Georgia by Ray Charles – Hollywood, 10th Feb 2009
Viva la Vida by Coldplay Wed, Feb 25th, Top 36 Round, [...]
Alexis Grace
Alexis Grace
Age: 21
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Audition City: Louisville
Songs Performed
Dr. Feelgood by Aretha Franklin
Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
I Never Loved A Man by Aretha Franklin – 17th Feb 2009, First Live Show
Saved: Top 12 Feb 18th 2009, First Results Show.
Dirty Diana Michael Jackson week, Tuesday 10th March.
Jolene by Dolly Parton Tuesday March 17th 2009
Eliminated: March 18th [...]
Brent Keith Smith
Brent Keith Smith
Age: 29
Hometown: Blanchester, Ohio
Songs Performed
Can’t Get Enough of Your Love by Bad Company
Hicktown by Jason Aldean – 17th Feb 2009, First Live Show
Eliminated: Feb 18th 2009, First Results Show
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Leneshe Young
Leneshe Young
Age: 18
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Songs Performed
Natty by Leneshe
Love Song by Sara Bareilles
Eliminated: 10th Feb 2009, Hollywood Day 4
Shera Lawrence
Shera Lawrence
Age: 22
Hometown: Bowling Green, KY
Songs Performed
I’ve Got the World on a String
Eliminated: Feb 11th 2009, Final Hollywood Round.
Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson
Age: 27
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Songs Performed
A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke
Eliminated: 10th Feb 2009, Hollywood Day 4
Felicia Barton
Felicia Barton
Age: 26
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Songs Performed
Put Your Records On by Corrine Bailey Rae
Eliminated: Feb 11th 2009, Final Hollywood Round.
Felicia has been put into the top 36 due to the elimination of Joanna Pacitti.
No One by Alicia Keys Tuesday, March 3rd, Top 36 Round, Group 3
Eliminated: March 4th, 3rd Results Show.
Rebecca Garcia
Rebecca Garcia
Age: 24
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Songs Performed
Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
Eliminated: Jan 21st 2009
Aaron Williamson
Aaron Williamson
Age: 27
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Songs Performed
Have You Ever Seen the Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Eliminated: Jan 21st 2009
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