Curtis Finch, Jr.
Curtis Finch, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Curtis Finch, Jr. |
| Born | August 19, 1988 St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Genres | gospel, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012-present |
Curtis Finch, Jr. (born August 19, 1988) is an American singer from St. Louis, Missouri, who came in tenth place on the twelfth season of American Idol.[1]
American Idol[edit]
Overview[edit]
Finch Jr. had previously auditioned in the fourth and eleventh seasons. In the eleventh season, he made it to the Las Vegas rounds where he was grouped with Amber Holcomb, Shannon Magrane and Joshua Ledet.
In the semi-finals of the twelfth season, Finch Jr. performed "I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly, which earned him a standing ovation and much praise from the judges. On March 7, 2013, Finch, Jr. was voted into the Top 10.[2] However, he received the lowest amount of votes after his Top 10 performance, and was sent home on March 14, 2013 after the judges decided against using their "Judges' Save" power.
Performances and results[edit]
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "God Is Able" | Hillsong United | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | "I Need You Now" | Smokie Norful | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "The Lazy Song" | Bruno Mars | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | "Jar of Hearts" | Christina Perri | N/A | Advanced |
| Las Vegas Round | Personal Choice | "Superstar" | Delaney & Bonnie | 10 | Advanced |
| Top 20 (10 Men) | Personal Choice | "I Believe I Can Fly" | R. Kelly | 8 | Advanced |
| Victory Song | "So High" | John Legend | 3 | ||
| Top 10 | Music of the American Idols | "I Believe" | Fantasia Barrino | 1 | Eliminated |
Post-Idol[edit]
Finch, Jr. is taking part in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2013, beginning on July 19 and ending on August 31, 2013.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Curtis Finch, Jr. Sent Home on 'American Idol'". Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ↑ Carlson, Erin. "'American Idol': Top 10 Revealed Amid Brutal Eliminations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
External links[edit]
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