| If you're watching Season 10 of American Idol, you know who he is. If not, let me introduce him. I'm a big fan of Idol, having watched it every year since the second season in 2003, and always have a few favorites, but have only REALLY, REALLY, REALLY wanted ONE contestant to win badly - and he did! Taylor Hicks ~ Season 5. Only one, that is, until James Durbin auditioned this year. His back story might have something to do with it, but, like Taylor, the moment he opened his mouth to sing for the judges I was hooked. No one expected either of them to have a voice like that! I was so happy to see James advance through each round as the contestants were dwindled down to the Top 13, which were announced three weeks ago to begin this year's competition. I think he's going to make it to the end - I hope he's going to make it to the very end and win it like Taylor did. James is 22 years old, and he and his fiancee have a 2 year old son. The amazing thing about James is that he has both Tourette's AND Aspergers, and when he's interviewed, the little tics and grimaces are there....... but when he sings, he is so completely wrapped up in his music there are no signs of Tourettes! I hope you enjoy listening to him, and if you like hearing him sing Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed", here's his recording of Jon Bon Jovi's "I'll Be There For You" which he performed last week on Idol:
American Idol airs on Fox on Wednesday & Thursday nights |