*“American Idol” has at least two contestants who can really sang – Candice Glover, who belted a Kim Burrell-style version of John Legend’s “Ordinary People” on Tuesday [scroll down to watch], and St. Louis gospel singer Curtis Finch Jr., whose rendition of R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly” last night had all four judges on their feet for the second straight week.
Keith Urban said Finch oozes goodness and light. Nicki Minaj got emotional and said she has a calling on him that’s bigger than “American Idol.” Randy Jackson said the night’s competition started with him, and Mariah Carey may have referenced her tension with Minaj by saying Finch’s positive energy was what she needed in her life at that moment.
But America may see things a bit differently.
In a recap of the show, USA Today’s Brian Curtis wrote Finch “may have the best pure voice in the competition, but he comes off as arrogant even while he’s saying, ‘Bless you.’”
Watch below and you be the judge.
The results of Tuesday and Wednesday night’s performance shows will be revealed on tonight’s broadcast when ten of the Top 20 contestants will be eliminated.
Below, a reason to watch “Idol” this season – Candice Glover (from Tuesday’s broadcast).
Did not watch AI this season. And after watching these two clips, glad I didn’t. The young people can carry a tune, but I’ve seen and heard better on AI in past seasons. It just seems stale now. Listening to Nicki Minasty was like listening to someone praising a motivational speaker, not critiquing a singer. Urban wasn’t any better. Everything has it’s season. AI’s season has passed.
I don’t think Curtis is arrogant – he has a sanctified (effeminate) presence. Candace Miller was good also but I hate to hear young performers doing all the vocal Olympics. Sing a straight melody and let me find my way into the song/your performance.
I much preferred Burnell Taylor’s performance for that exact reason. Curtis seemed to think runs and vocal gymnastics make the song rather than just singing it well.
Ah yes, Curtis Finch is a belter and he has a smoky sounding voice that many older folks will be reminded of someone like the legendary Smokey Robinson. The trouble is he over sang, and the judges still gave him an ovation, which I can’t understand. I’ve always loved American Idol and still watch it, only now I work late at my DISH office. I got a DISH Hopper HD DVR though so I can watch the recordings later, and I can skip all of the commercials. I save enough time that way, so I can watch another show that same evening and I get more out of my relaxation when I come home.
I just watched the clip and can someone please tell me why everyone has to scream as opposed to just singing.I hate that crap Fantasia has started to do it and it just sounds horrible. If you can sing just sang the damn song all of that crap just hurts my ears LOL!!!! His performance was just OK nothing to write home about as far as I am concerned.Watch TV one and look at old school groups like the Whispers Eddie Kendrick David Riffin Now that is real music
Ok the young lady’s performace was out of sight she’s fantastic!! I will watch and try to catch her performances. I’ll just fast forward through all the others LOL!!!!!
As an avid watcher, two thinks imediately jumped out at me about Curtis Finch, Jr. – (1) he’s very, very effeminate, and (2) he’s very, very arrogant. I finally closed my eyes at one point during a broadcast and really listened and he has a great voice – which is overshadowed by the fact that he’s effeminate and arrogant.
Candice sang the H-E-double hockey sticks out of that song. For me, the absolute best ever on Idol!
BTW – Please don’t make me choose between Candice and Burnell – I simply can’t!
I honesty think that Curtis is a blessing from God, he shows compassionate and feelings as he stands up there. How could you possibly tell that he’s arrogant by him just standing up there thanking the judges for they’re compliments? Facial expression’s aren’t the issue so i don’t see how anyone could get arrogant out of Curtis Finch Jr. Candace is AMAZING!!