Crystal Ortiz, 26 (Raleigh, NC) and Randy Stark, 27 (Abilene, TX) have a unique story — the couple met on the AmericanIdol.com message boards, where Randy Stark serves as the “guru” of the board. Too bad his message board advice doesn’t come close to helping him and Crystal Ortiz land in Hollywood.
Here’s their “American Idol 2008″ South Carolina audition bio and singing — I especially like how they met by a trash can.
Wow, didn’t you totally expect Oliver Highman, 27, of Cornelius, North Carolina to make it through to Hollywood? After all, his wife went into labor while he was waiting to audition and he had to take her to the hospital instead of meeting Randy, Paula and Simon.
Oliver Highman sings “Get Here” in this “American Idol 2008″ South Carolina audition video and unfortunately he does’t get through, but he’s got a new baby and a great story to show for the experience. In the end, Oliver Highman and his wife bring in new baby Emma Grace. Awww.
London Weidberg, 24, of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina gave up her musical dream when her father became ill and died from cancer three years ago. Her commitment to pursue her dreams because life is short is inspiring, and thankfully this was a heartfelt story that ended in a “yes” for Hollhywood.
London Weidberg sings the Billie Holiday song “Good Morning Heartache” in this “American Idol 7″ South Carolina audition video clip.
Raysharde Henderson,27, of Atlanta, Georgi is working his hair and his title of “black Clay Aiken” in this “American Idol 7″ South Carolina audition video. But can he sing like Clay Aiken?
Afraid not. Not even close. He sang “I can’t Make You Love Me” and while he’s always smiling, the judges thought it was just too over-the-top. A resounding No for Raysharde Henderson.
Of the more than 10,000 people that showed up to audition for “American Idol 2008″ in Charleston, South Carolina, only 23 total contestants were chosen for Hollywood. Overall, it seemed like ther weren’t a lot of talented folks at this audition city.
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Aretha Codner, 22, of Buffalo, NY tries to prove that she can live up to the name Aretha (Franklin) — but falls a bit short, singing Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing.” Unfortunately, Aretha Codner doesn’t make it through to the Hollywood round.
A couple of things on Aretha Codner’s “American Idol 7″ South Carolina audition: first, what’s with Paula snickering when Aretha walked into the room? That seemed really unprofessional. And second, Simon was a little too fixated on her giant belt, don’tcha think?
In the end, Arehta Codner was in disbelief over the judges’ decision and tries to reverse their decision. Hey, at least she’s confident!
Joshua Boson, 20, of Beufort, SC gives the moment of the night’s “American Idol 7″ South Carolina audition show. Singing Jennifer Hudson’s “You’re Gonna Love Me” in this video clip, Joshua Boson absolutely butchers the song and gets no’s from the judges.
And Joshua Boson’s a bit delusional too, telling the judges that the show is fake and rigged and that the judges suck. Buck up, Joshua Boson — after all, he aspires to be the next World Idol!
Michelle and Jeffrey Lampkin, 26 and 24 year old brother and sister from Fort Mill & Newberry, SC took the “American Idol 7″ South Carolina auditions by storm with their crazy comic relief. Check out Michelle and Jeffrey Lampkin singing Celine Dion/R. Kelly “I’m Your Angel” in this video clip, and while Randy isn’t sold on Michelle Lampkin, Simon insists there’s no breaking up the pair — and they advance to the Hollywood round.
I like these two — a lot of fun without being over-the-top crazy.
