• ABOUT
    • Contact
    • The Team
    • FAQ
    • Use & Privacy Policy
  • ADVERTISE
  • ROWFAX
  • JOB LISTINGS
MusicRow.com
  • CALENDARS
    • Album/EP Releases
    • Single/Track Releases
    • Industry Events
  • OBITS
  • CHARTS
    • Radio Chart (Current)
    • Radio Chart (Archives)
    • No. 1 Challenge Coin
    • Songwriter Chart (Current)
    • Songwriter Chart (Archives)
  • REVIEWS
  • MY STORY
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Newsletter (Current)
    • Newsletter (Archives)
    • SIGN UP (FREE!)
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • STORE
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu

Eye On Idol (3/25/11)

March 25, 2011/by Freeman

Casey Abrams


Gasp! The drama! The emotion!
It’s only appropriate that wrestler Hulk Hogan (!) made an appearance on last night’s (3/24) American Idol results show. The evening’s exciting conclusion was practically worthy of its own WWE story line.
In fact, early fan favorite Casey Abrams found himself down for the count at the end of the night, singing for his life. Randy Jackson waved him off after a couple lines, subsequently using the judges’ one save to keep him on the show. Casey appeared simultaneously sick and overjoyed.
Which means, apparently, that the upcoming Idol tour will feature 11 performers instead of the usual 10. Good for Casey, and great for America.
Quite a shocker. Casey has been a standout performer, but may have lost some of his mojo last week when he took on Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” He seemed to recover in Wednesday’s (3/23) Motown-themed episode, turning in a typically unhinged version of “Heard It Through The Grapevine” that was praised by the judges. But show producers gave him the dreaded show-opening slot, and either his followers didn’t see it or they didn’t remember two hours later when it came time to vote.
Joining Casey in the bottom were two of obvious suspects: Stefano Langone, whose ably-performed version of Lionel Richie’s “Hello” failed to ignite any sparks; and Thia Meghia, who sounded convincing on “Heat Wave” but has struggled to forge a distinct identity in the contest.
The Wednesday night performances were mostly good, but a handful stood out from the rest.
He’s a long shot to win, but Jacob Lusk’s rendition of the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell classic “You’re All I Need To Get By” was so fantastic I actually had to watch it again just for good measure. Scotty McCreery’s soft, shuffling take on Stevie Wonder’s “For Once In My Life” worked surprisingly well in his traditional style. And Pia Toscano showcased her impressive vocal range once again to deliver Stevie’s “All In Love Is Fair.”
Speaking of Stevie, he made a special and unannounced appearance in the results show opening to sing “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” with the contestants and then wish judge Steven Tyler happy birthday. Later in the show, Sugarland and Jennifer Hudson both showed America why they deserve to be mega-famous platinum artists.
I can honestly say, I have no idea what’s going to happen next. And, you know what? I think I like it.

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Freeman
Freeman
Freeman
Latest posts by Freeman (see all)
  • Justin Moore Plans Hurricane Relief Concert - November 16, 2012
  • MusicRow No. 1 Song - November 16, 2012
  • Top Digital Companies Form Strategic Partnership - November 16, 2012
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on X
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png 0 0 Freeman https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png Freeman2011-03-25 15:13:522011-03-25 15:13:52Eye On Idol (3/25/11)
You might also like
Ken Tucker To Join BBR Music Group’s Wheelhouse Records As VP, Promotion
Atlas Publishing Acquires Combustion Catalog, Opens Nashville Office
Shania Twain, Jake Owen Sign On For USA Network’s Talent Showcase ‘Real Country’
The Producer’s Chair Interview With Greg Archilla
ASCAP Celebrates 100 Years of Championing Songwriters
World of Bluegrass Attracts Genre's Biggest Names
0 replies

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

RECENT NEWS

  • Blessing Offor Slates Second Album ‘Real’ For August June 18, 2025
  • Ryan Kohn Signs With Concord Music Publishing June 18, 2025
  • BREAKING: Big Loud & Mercury Records Name Wes Donehower As Sr. VP, A&R June 18, 2025
  • Industry Ink: Tim McGraw, CMHOFM, Warren Zeiders, Kashus Culpepper, More June 17, 2025
  • Previously Unheard Waylon Jennings Collection ‘Songbird’ To Be Released In October June 17, 2025
  • ‘CMA Fest Presented By SoFi’ ABC Special Lineup Revealed June 17, 2025
  • Alexandra Kay To Open ‘Coffee Girl’ Coffee Shop This Thursday June 17, 2025
  • Acclaimed Composer Stacy Widelitz Passes June 17, 2025
  • Musicians On Call Adds Nine To Team June 17, 2025
  • Weekly Register: Morgan Wallen Holds On To Top Spots On Country Charts June 17, 2025

Like Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Twitter

Tweets by MusicRow
© 2025 Music Row Enterprises, LLC - Enfold WordPress Theme by Kriesi
Website hosted by Nashville web design company, All My Web Needs.
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to X
  • Link to Instagram
Scroll to top