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World Talent Discovered
American Idol: Crystal Bowersox
Season 9
Profile Crystal Bowersox
Crystal Bowersox from Ohio began singing in a school play in
the
first grade. She started playing professional gigs at the age of 10 as
a result of her mum taking her to bars and clubs to here musicians
play. She tried out for American Idol at the season nine Chicago
auditions but has had no formal vocal training.
At 17, Crystal went from singing on subway platforms, to travelling the
world in a few short years. In 2006, the city of Chicago department of
cultural affairs chose Crystal to represent Chicago’s folk music scene
in a week long festival called, “Experience Chicago”, held in sister
city Birmingham, UK.
Crystal Bowersox Idol Performances
Top 12: RollIng Stones Night
Song Choice: You Can’t Always Get What You Want | Play Video
Judges Comments:
Randy: Yo–listen–I don’t think it was your BEST performance but let me tell you something, I LOVE YOU! You didn’t dissapoint me!
Ellen: Here’s the thing –you sing with such ease, it’s effortless for you and it’s so much fun to watch you. what’s missing from you is personality and you started adding a little of that tonight…let yourself have fun.
Kara: I agree with Ellen–you’re so comfortable up there but tonight you really realxed and you’re easy to watch.
Simon: The interesting thing is, you came out here tonight 100% the favorite and I think you chose a song that didn’t have what you needed, the drama moment and this is the first time when I think you were beaten by somone and that was Siobhan and that’s why you’ve gotta to always come out with something bigger and better.
Top 11: Billboard's Number One Hits
Song Choice: Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing on the American | Play Video
Judges Comments:
Randy: The show is called American Idol – that is what’s called “being a star”, and a great singer. That’s the way you do it! You slay it, you come out here and you sing what’s in your heart. People been comparing you to Janis, she’s amazing. Dude, that’s what it’s all about. I’m so happy now. That’s what it’s about, she’s what it’s about.
Ellen: I was driving the other day and this song came on the radio and I thought “Oh, she should sing that!” There’s nothing wrong with that performance – you’ve got an amazing voice and you’re consistently great. The only thing is, we’re missing a bit of personality, which we saw last week. I feel that there’s a little bit of something missing between you and the audience. Even when people are going crazy, you’re standing there, stoic. You’re probably shy.
Kara: It’s interesting you bring that point up. You said last week that you had a lot on your mind. Were you thinking about anything tonight during that performance? Because I did feel more. I saw you smiling, I saw you moving a little bit more. Would you ever consider putting the guitar down for a performance?
Simon: Well, I wouldn’t change anything. Up until now, we have listened to a karaoke competition. Then somebody comes on – and I’ve heard Pink sing a version of that song, which is one of the best versions I’ve ever heard – and that was as good as that in my opinion. What Randy said is right, this is about finding a recording artist. I’ve seen you progress over the last couple of weeks – you’re doing your own thing. You’re not sliding about the stage, jumping into the crowd like we’ve seen before. Gimmicky. You’ve just took a song, nailed it, and your only gimmick is a carpet.
