Showing posts with label Whitney Houston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Whitney Houston. Show all posts
Grace Kinstler performs Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” on American Idol Finale
Grace Kinstler performing Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” is far from nothing. In fact, it’s Everything Singing a Whitney Houston classic is a tall order to fill, but if anyone can do it (which she’s proven to us, time and time again) it’s Grace! Watch here to get chills from this American Idol finale moment!
Madison Watkins sings Whitney Houston's “Run To You” from “The Bodyguard” - American Idol
It takes an especially talented person to cover a Whitney Houston song, which is why Madison Watkins is the perfect one to do it! Singing Whitney’s “Run To You” from “The Bodyguard,” Madison belts all the right notes, giving us ALL the feels with this one!
Alyssa Wray performs Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love Of All” - American Idol 2021
Alyssa Wray performs a beautiful, meaningful rendition of Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love Of All,” for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and guest American Idol judge, Paula Abdul!
Vahhley performs Whitney Houston’s “One Moment In Time”
Vahhley is an incredibly loving mother and an extremely talented young woman, currently going through a very difficult time in her life. After performing Whitney Houston’s “One Moment In Time” for her American Idol audition, Luke Bryan praises Vahhley’s voice and her fight. Lionel Richie assures Vahhley that this difficult moment of hers won’t last forever, and Katy Perry just wants Vahhley to believe in herself, because they believe in her. With three yeses, and the sweetest little appearance from her son MJ and father Alfredo, Vahhley is off to Hollywood!
Aliana Jester performs "Run to You" - American Idol 2020
Aliana Jester gives a beautiful performance of Whitney Houston's "Run to You" that has Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan comparing her to the great Whitney.
American Idol's Pia Toscano Visits The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The night after her shocking elimination from American Idol Season 10, Pia Toscano visits The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Pia and Jay discuss the voting results and Pia performs a medley of songs, including "River Deep - Mountain High" by Ike and Tina Turner, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" by Elton John, "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" by Whitney Houston, "All in Love is Fair" by Stevie Wonder and The Pretenders' "I'll Stand By You". (The video is a bit choppy. Leno never showed any of the songs Pia sang in it's entirety...just cuts of her singing as the show faded in and out to commercial breaks.)
American Idol's Lauren Alaina Sings “Unchained Melody” on the Top 5 Show
Lauren Alaina, American Idol Season 10's own Sweet Georgia Peach, gives a lovely performance of “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers as her second song on the Top 5 'Now & Then' Show. Lauren choose "Unchained Melody" because "it's my mom and dad's song, and it's just beautiful. And I love it. When I sing it, I'll sing it for them." Both producer Jimmy Iovine and celebrity guest mentor Sheryl Crow warned Lauren that this song takes maturity. "You've gotta put yourself in the song. You're a young girl, with an older record. This is a mature kinda lyric. Most people know this song from the movie Ghost. It's a big song that everyone knows, and they all relate powerful emotions to it," says Jimmy, adding, "Lauren's gotta take this song and re-translate it, to what it means to Lauren." Sheryl was impressed with the vulnerability that Lauren showed singing this song.
Lauren looks perfect! "Unchained Melody" allows Lauren to show off her huge vocals. Her unforced power shines through beautifully. Jimmy and Sheryl were over-worried about Lauren's maturity, or lack thereof, in singing this song. The emotional intensity she evinces in the first chorus, singing "I need your love" would not have been sung any better by someone four times her age. Beautiful phrasing, technically perfect, an awesome performance for anyone of any age...let alone 16!! Lauren could win this, Fans! The crowd loves it!!!
Jlo said, "Nothing to judge there. It was a beautiful song sung beautifully by you."
Randy Jackson praised, "We saw a different side to you tonight. You had your little R&B runs, a little Whitney, Mariah-ish kinda thing. This girl can sing like a bird, and that's what you proved tonight. I'm so happy to see this other side of you, cuz I think you got your Country thing, but you got this other vibe too. Very nicely done. Very tender moment. Nice soul."
Steven Tyler, who's always got big love for Lauren, said, "Your voice, your singing, you're so ripe, you're so there. I love that song. It was perfect. I could listen to you all night. There's nothing to judge. You're just beautiful."
Lauren looks perfect! "Unchained Melody" allows Lauren to show off her huge vocals. Her unforced power shines through beautifully. Jimmy and Sheryl were over-worried about Lauren's maturity, or lack thereof, in singing this song. The emotional intensity she evinces in the first chorus, singing "I need your love" would not have been sung any better by someone four times her age. Beautiful phrasing, technically perfect, an awesome performance for anyone of any age...let alone 16!! Lauren could win this, Fans! The crowd loves it!!!
Jlo said, "Nothing to judge there. It was a beautiful song sung beautifully by you."
Randy Jackson praised, "We saw a different side to you tonight. You had your little R&B runs, a little Whitney, Mariah-ish kinda thing. This girl can sing like a bird, and that's what you proved tonight. I'm so happy to see this other side of you, cuz I think you got your Country thing, but you got this other vibe too. Very nicely done. Very tender moment. Nice soul."
Steven Tyler, who's always got big love for Lauren, said, "Your voice, your singing, you're so ripe, you're so there. I love that song. It was perfect. I could listen to you all night. There's nothing to judge. You're just beautiful."
American Idol's Pia Toscano Belts Out "Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me" on Top 11 Revived
Pia Toscano, American Idol Season 10's up-and-coming Diva, belts out "Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me." Idol contestants take on classics by the legendary Sir Elton John for this week's 'Top 11 Revived' Show.
"I choose "Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me" because it's one of my very favorite songs," said Pia. Interscope Chairman and Producer Jimmy Iovine told Pia to disregard Randy Jackson's advice against singing another ballad. "She's gotta approach this like a rock singer. She's gotta go somewhere in between Fergie and Axl Rose. So let's take me dear friend Randy and knock his ass right out of the chair," said Iovine.
Pia takes the stage, looking gorgeous, in a very Diva-like rhinestone and sheer dress. Even though it's another ballad, with the choir behind her and no microphone stand, Pia seems more energetic and really fills the stage. Looks ~ Perfect. Commanding the stage ~ Perfect. Vocals ~ PERFECT! Even Randy's applauding at the end of Pia's performance, which you'll notice he doesn't always do. Steven Tyler is wild about Pia. "Pia you’ve done it again. Some people might have been wrong when we asked you not to sing ballads anymore. That’s what you are. You nailed it. That's just about as good as it gets."
Jennifer Lopez raved, "The notes take us to an other worldly place. I felt you more than I have before, and I like that I feel you trying to break the barrier. (Jennifer points to her goosebumps.) Crazy." Randy Jackson said, "You sung a ballad every time and you slayed them every time. I was just trying to get you to switch up gears. The world knows you can sing. That was unbelievable once again. I heard some Whitney (Houston), Mariah (Carey) in there. I heard all of Pia tonight and Pia was great once again." The judges all agree that everyone knows Pia can sing, she just needs to go up-tempo next week and surprise us.
"I choose "Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me" because it's one of my very favorite songs," said Pia. Interscope Chairman and Producer Jimmy Iovine told Pia to disregard Randy Jackson's advice against singing another ballad. "She's gotta approach this like a rock singer. She's gotta go somewhere in between Fergie and Axl Rose. So let's take me dear friend Randy and knock his ass right out of the chair," said Iovine.
Pia takes the stage, looking gorgeous, in a very Diva-like rhinestone and sheer dress. Even though it's another ballad, with the choir behind her and no microphone stand, Pia seems more energetic and really fills the stage. Looks ~ Perfect. Commanding the stage ~ Perfect. Vocals ~ PERFECT! Even Randy's applauding at the end of Pia's performance, which you'll notice he doesn't always do. Steven Tyler is wild about Pia. "Pia you’ve done it again. Some people might have been wrong when we asked you not to sing ballads anymore. That’s what you are. You nailed it. That's just about as good as it gets."
Jennifer Lopez raved, "The notes take us to an other worldly place. I felt you more than I have before, and I like that I feel you trying to break the barrier. (Jennifer points to her goosebumps.) Crazy." Randy Jackson said, "You sung a ballad every time and you slayed them every time. I was just trying to get you to switch up gears. The world knows you can sing. That was unbelievable once again. I heard some Whitney (Houston), Mariah (Carey) in there. I heard all of Pia tonight and Pia was great once again." The judges all agree that everyone knows Pia can sing, she just needs to go up-tempo next week and surprise us.
American Idol's HALEY REINHART Sings "I'm Your Baby Tonight"
Haley Reinhart, American Idol Season 10's coquettish cutie sings "I'm Your Baby Tonight" by Whitney Houston Idol contestants got to choose any song from their birth year. Haley was born September 9th, 1990, and was humming and singing from a very young age. Haley believes she got her talent from her parents. "I have them to thank for everything. They're amazing performers. I'm doing this for them, totally. Hey, I'm just walking in their footsteps."
"I'm Your Baby Tonight" is the lead single and title track off Whitney Houston's third studio album of the same name. The song was produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface.
"I'm Your Baby Tonight" is the lead single and title track off Whitney Houston's third studio album of the same name. The song was produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface.
American Idol's Gorgeous PIA TOSCANO Performs "Where Do Broken Hearts Go"
Pia Toscano, American Idol Season 10 favorite Pia Toscano performs Whitney Houston's "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" on the Top 12 show. Idol contestants got to choose any song from their birth year. Pia was born October 14th, 1988, and became a little Diva, ("I just thought I was a little super-star," says Pia) singing Whitney Houston at a very young age.
Looking gorgeous, Pia gave another super-star performance. She changed up Whitney's classic, speeding up the tempo, making it almost disco. It doesn't matter what she sings - she can belt it out. Another crowd-pleaser from Pia. Judge Steven Tyler praised, "You are why this show is called American Idol! You took that song over the top. And you nailed it." A smiling and thrilled Jennifer Lopez raved, "I was so glad to hear you do something up-tempo! It was perfect for you. You're perfect every time you get up there." Randy Jackson loved it too. "Every week you're producing amazing vocals. Pia is in the competition to win it! Where you all at? Pia's trying to win this."
"Where Do Broken Hearts Go" is the fourth single from Whitney Houston's second album, Whitney. The ballad was released in February 1988. The song was written by Frank Wildhorn and Chuck Jackson. Wildhorn approached Jackson about the opportunity to write for Whitney Houston. He gave him the title, and Wildhorn completed the music & lyrics for the song.
Initially, Houston did not want to record the song, feeling there was no special message to convey. However, Arista Records CEO Clive Davis believed the song would go to number one if she recorded it, so she agreed. The single became Houston's seventh consecutive number one.
Looking gorgeous, Pia gave another super-star performance. She changed up Whitney's classic, speeding up the tempo, making it almost disco. It doesn't matter what she sings - she can belt it out. Another crowd-pleaser from Pia. Judge Steven Tyler praised, "You are why this show is called American Idol! You took that song over the top. And you nailed it." A smiling and thrilled Jennifer Lopez raved, "I was so glad to hear you do something up-tempo! It was perfect for you. You're perfect every time you get up there." Randy Jackson loved it too. "Every week you're producing amazing vocals. Pia is in the competition to win it! Where you all at? Pia's trying to win this."
"Where Do Broken Hearts Go" is the fourth single from Whitney Houston's second album, Whitney. The ballad was released in February 1988. The song was written by Frank Wildhorn and Chuck Jackson. Wildhorn approached Jackson about the opportunity to write for Whitney Houston. He gave him the title, and Wildhorn completed the music & lyrics for the song.
Initially, Houston did not want to record the song, feeling there was no special message to convey. However, Arista Records CEO Clive Davis believed the song would go to number one if she recorded it, so she agreed. The single became Houston's seventh consecutive number one.
Getting to Know American Idol's Pia Toscano
American Idol Season 10 Top 12 finalist Pia Toscano is 22 years old and comes from Howard Beach, New York. She auditioned at the New Jersey/New York auditions. This is Pia's second appearance on American Idol, having made it to the Top 40 in Season 6.
The audience and judges love Pia. Not only is she gorgeous and classy on stage, she can truly belt out a tune! Judge Randy Jackson told Pia, "Dude, I'm in awe. Very hot, dope, cool performance." And Steven Tyler said, "You polished that apple...You just slammed it." She impressed the judges with her rendition of "I'll Stand by You" by the Pretenders during the semi-finals, receiving the first standing ovation of the season and earning her a place in the Top 13. The judges said she had one of the best performances in Idol history!
Pia's favorite quote is, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you've imagined and don't worry about the things that you don't have control over." Pia's musical influences include Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Etta James> and Luther Vandross.
BIOGRAPHY
Pia Toscano was born in 1988. She started singing when she was four and had performed the National Anthem at her junior high school by the time she was twelve. Prior to American Idol, Toscano worked as a make-up artist and as a wedding singer in a band called "Current Affair". In 2006, she graduated from LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts in New York City. Fellow Idol Top 12 contestant Karen Rodriguez also attended this school. Toscano won the New York Mets annual "Anthem Search" competition in 2008 and sang the national anthem at a July 2008 game. She has also opened for Barenaked Ladies.
The audience and judges love Pia. Not only is she gorgeous and classy on stage, she can truly belt out a tune! Judge Randy Jackson told Pia, "Dude, I'm in awe. Very hot, dope, cool performance." And Steven Tyler said, "You polished that apple...You just slammed it." She impressed the judges with her rendition of "I'll Stand by You" by the Pretenders during the semi-finals, receiving the first standing ovation of the season and earning her a place in the Top 13. The judges said she had one of the best performances in Idol history!
Pia's favorite quote is, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you've imagined and don't worry about the things that you don't have control over." Pia's musical influences include Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Etta James> and Luther Vandross.
BIOGRAPHY
Pia Toscano was born in 1988. She started singing when she was four and had performed the National Anthem at her junior high school by the time she was twelve. Prior to American Idol, Toscano worked as a make-up artist and as a wedding singer in a band called "Current Affair". In 2006, she graduated from LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts in New York City. Fellow Idol Top 12 contestant Karen Rodriguez also attended this school. Toscano won the New York Mets annual "Anthem Search" competition in 2008 and sang the national anthem at a July 2008 game. She has also opened for Barenaked Ladies.
American Idol Says "Goodbye" to Ashthon Jones
Last Wednesday night's 'Results Show' unfortunately saw the elimination of American Idol Season 10 Top 13 hopeful Ashthon Jones. Throughout Idol, Ashthon gave many beautiful, heart-felt performances, and has the makings of a world-class Diva.
Ashthon Jones lost her job to audition for Season 10 of American Idol, saying she was "stepping out on faith." At the Nashville, TN auditions, Ashthon sang "Like We Never Loved at All" by Faith Hill. After receiving her 'Ticket to Hollywood', Ashthon would continue to choose songs by the great Divas. Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" was Ashthon's choice for the Hollywood Round Final. For the Top 24 ~ Top 12 Girls night, Ashthon sang "Love All Over Me" by Monica. The night Ashthon had to put it all on the line for one of 2 or 3 'Wildcard' positions, she choose "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going." This powerful torch song from "Dreamgirls", was performed in the Broadway musical by the incomparable Diva Jennifer Holliday, and in the 2007 movie by Oscar award-winner and American Idol Season 3 Top 7 finalist Jennifer Hudson. For the Top 13 competition, AI contestants were asked to sings songs by their personal 'Idols'. Ashthon Jones choose to sing a song by one of America's greatest Diva's of all time, Diana Ross. Ashthon sang "When You Tell Me That You Love Me," which Ross considers one of her signature songs.
Georgia's own Ashthon Jones auditioned for Season 10 of American Idol in Nashville, Tennessee. She was not one of the top five female vote getters in the semi-final round (Top 24) to advance to the Top 13. Ashthon was chosen by judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler as one of the six (3 girls and 3 guys) to sing for a 'Wildcard' spot, and she advanced to the Top 13. She is the third 'Wildcard' finalist to be the eliminated first in the finals; the previous ones being Leah LaBelle from American Idol Season 3 and Jasmine Murray from Season 8 two years earlier.
Ashthon Jones lost her job to audition for Season 10 of American Idol, saying she was "stepping out on faith." At the Nashville, TN auditions, Ashthon sang "Like We Never Loved at All" by Faith Hill. After receiving her 'Ticket to Hollywood', Ashthon would continue to choose songs by the great Divas. Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" was Ashthon's choice for the Hollywood Round Final. For the Top 24 ~ Top 12 Girls night, Ashthon sang "Love All Over Me" by Monica. The night Ashthon had to put it all on the line for one of 2 or 3 'Wildcard' positions, she choose "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going." This powerful torch song from "Dreamgirls", was performed in the Broadway musical by the incomparable Diva Jennifer Holliday, and in the 2007 movie by Oscar award-winner and American Idol Season 3 Top 7 finalist Jennifer Hudson. For the Top 13 competition, AI contestants were asked to sings songs by their personal 'Idols'. Ashthon Jones choose to sing a song by one of America's greatest Diva's of all time, Diana Ross. Ashthon sang "When You Tell Me That You Love Me," which Ross considers one of her signature songs.
Georgia's own Ashthon Jones auditioned for Season 10 of American Idol in Nashville, Tennessee. She was not one of the top five female vote getters in the semi-final round (Top 24) to advance to the Top 13. Ashthon was chosen by judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler as one of the six (3 girls and 3 guys) to sing for a 'Wildcard' spot, and she advanced to the Top 13. She is the third 'Wildcard' finalist to be the eliminated first in the finals; the previous ones being Leah LaBelle from American Idol Season 3 and Jasmine Murray from Season 8 two years earlier.
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