Tag: American Idol
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Caleb Johnson wins American Idol Season 13
Stephanie Sokol for The Pit Caleb Johnson’s third time on American Idol was the charm. The 23-year-old rockstar from Asheville, N.C. native beat 17-year-old Michigan singer Jena Irene Wednesday night, as the 13th season winner. During the final episode, the two performed Queen’s We Will Rock You, No Doubt’s Just a Girl and Bryan Adams and a flame cannon…
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Elimanted ‘Idol’ contestant Ben Briley talks experience, future
Stephanie Sokol for The Pit On Thursday night, Ben Briley became the first male contestant eliminated from American Idol season XIII. Briley said his song choice (Elton John’s “Benny and the Jets”), which broke away from his traditional country performances and spotlighted his piano skills, was probably the reason he was eliminated. While it disappointed…
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The Pit Podcast: Episode V
Interviews I did with an American Idol contestant Malaya Watson and Pixies drummer David Lovering appeared on the fifth episode of The Pit Podcast. Episode V of The Pit: Podcast features The Pit’s Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Sokol interviews American Idol’s Detroit contestant Malaya Watson as well as David Lovering from The Pixies. The Pit Crew returns…
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SOUTHFIELD RESIDENT ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND OF AMERICAN IDOL
Stephanie Sokol for The Pit It may have been her first time competing, but Michigan musician Malaya Watson, who will advance to the next round of American Idol Season XIII after her performance of “Ain’t No Way” by Aretha Franklin on Wednesday night’s episode, said her audition went well. “At the time it was nerve-wrecking, but it was…
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