It's so rich and so authentic and feels so raw and real with every single note. Kris . The dark-haired beauty stepped out in a gray mini-dress with a chain-strap belt. "I . Those looking to stream the show can do so on FuboTV. Drink with us. Seated behind a white grand piano, Kaeyras performance stunned the American Idol judges with her soaring sultry vocals. },false) ", As her audition aired in February, the 20-year-old singer recalled how her late grandfather, whom she considered a huge influence in her life, pulled her aside as she was singing in bars and told her that "this isn't what you're supposed to be doing.". Lionel gave Warren perhaps the biggest compliment when he seemed to predict how far the musician will go in the competition. Lee Ann Womack, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley and Tim McGraw have also all recorded his songs. We're not sure the difference between pros and amateurs has ever been as clear as it was in this moment. 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Weve had Trey Louis, the 21-year-old mattress salesman who put together an impressive rendition of Whiskey Myers Stone, another who sang Flatt & Scruggs Rock, Salt And Nails, and more, and its awesome to see that were seeing a bunch of covers from non-mainstream country artists on the show. "I . By the end of it all, we'll have our Top 20 revealed, but that's being split in half, as well. You can tell youve sat at the piano and you can just tell that musics been in your world. ("Speechless," Dan + Shay - 21, Buffalo, NY) An ode to his wife, this song reminds Matt of his wedding day, so if he could convey even a fraction of that emotion this should be a big moment for him. ! one viewer wrote, while another added, Warren really does remind me of @ChrisStapleton. American Idol season 21 is well underway, and country singer Warren Peay continues to be a front-runner in the competition. If theres one way to prove your talent, its by singing Chris Stapletons songs so we certainly dont blame them. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to submit the form, Nashville Meets Napa Valley At Live In The Vineyard Goes Country, BREAKING: Bonnie Raitt Postpones Several Concerts Due To Sudden Medical Situation, Jon Pardi Gets Emotional After Alan Jackson Surprises Him With Invitation To Become A Grand Ole Opry Member, WATCH: Kenny Chesney Welcomes His Mom To The Stage For Heartfelt Performance With Kelsea Ballerini, Nate Smith, Priscilla Block, Jelly Roll, Jackson Dean & Frank Ray Cement Their Places As The New Faces Of Country Music, Willie Nelsons Outlaw Music Festival Tour Returns For 2023, Elle King On How Country Music Allowed Her To Reconnect With Her Roots In Latest Album, Come Get Your Wife. This week's auditions included a Christian Chris Stapleton, the daughter of a chicken farmer, a singing cashier, and a single mom who stripped to put food on her child's table. This wasn't the first original song Beckham has performed during his time on "American Idol." Last . He went on to study engineering at Vanderbilt University in Nashville but soon immersed himself in the local music scene, and dropped out after one year. Is that Chris Stapleton? Snoop Dogg, Chris Stapleton roll up for Willie Nelson's 90th birthday Last year, Sir Elton John personally called Stapleton and asked him to record I Want Love for a recently released record, Restoration: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. We are incredibly grateful for your patience, love, and support, and cant wait to see you next week., Although the news left many fans disapointed, they were more than understanding. Chayce Beckham Soars With New Single + Chris Stapleton Hit! Popular and clean-cut in his teenage years, Stapleton played several team sports at Johnson Central High School and graduated as class valedictorian in 1996. Along the way, he showed off some smooth R&B vocals and runs with a beautifully rich vibrato and all that heart we were looking for. We do feel like Elise had a double whammy against her. eventAction: 'view' Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com. pg.acq.push(function() { Meet Warren Peay, The Christian Chris Stapleton of 'American Idol' Another person added, "Warren sounds like every other country person wheres the personality." ga('ads.send', { Get the latest country music news delivered straight to your inbox. You walked in that door and I was like, please God, please God, answer our prayers, God. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { Her voice even got better as she got more comfortable performing. This kid is on fire. Those opening lines were absolutely incredible, filled with passion and gravitas. }); Laugh with us. We were too enraptured by every expression as her passion and artistry poured through her entire body. After meeting some local songwriters in his hometown, Stapleton discovered that songwriting was a viable profession. Although its almost impossible to give a bad Chris Stapleton cover, sometimes the judges want a little more from the contestants. Those who sign up will get their first month free. Dontrell Briggs' Cover Of Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey" Gives Is that Chris Stapleton? 'Christian Chris Stapleton' Leads the Judges in Worship During American Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. One follower commented: Get well soon! Stapleton spent the rest of that year working on his second album with Cobb and his wife, Morgane, who handpicked the majority of the album's songs from Stapletons library of more than a 1,000 published tunes. Perry added, You are authentic, authentic! Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. A mindset. We do feel fairly confident -- sorry to say -- that PJAE might not make it to the next round. Warren Peay Is The Christian Chris Stapleton & Gave Luke Bryan Chills - American Idol 2023, American Idol: Contestant addresses hurtful joke made by Katy Perry, American Idol: Olivia Soli put judge Lionel Richie out of a job singing his song. pg.acq.push(function() { Its always going to be music.. But I might be nicer, too. A Christian contestant on the televised reality singing competition "American Idol" sang "Thank God I Do" after advancing to the Top 12 this week. Fair warning, since I'm safe at home, I'm probably going to be a little harsher than my colleagues Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. The 19th season winner of American Idol wowed the judges with his amazing performance. Country music star Chris Stapleton sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl 2023 at the State Farm Stadium, in which the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs faced off for the. The judges sit there in awe, wide-eyed, taking in the performance as she nails each drawn-out vocal slide. 'Chris-tian Stapleton' Tries to Impress Judges on 'American Idol' Watch 'American Idol' Contest Knock A Cover Of Chris Stapleton's "Cold ("What's Love Got to Do With It," Tina Turner - 28, Holly Grove, AR) Lucy got a little ahead of herself when the tempo picked up, with the band hustling to catch up to her. Last night's "Kentucky Rising" benefit concert raised over $2.9 million for flood relief in Eastern Kentucky. 'Stop it!' In May 2017, he released From a Room: Volume 1, which won the CMA award for Album of the Year. Perry called him a Christian Chris Stapleton after his audition. I think my church is super proud that Im going, and Im so glad to have that support behind me., The 23-year-old, who is also an avid duck hunter, appeared in front of the American Idol judges, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, and took his shot at a ticket to Hollywood with a countrified cover of Zach Williams 2016 song, To The Table., Just before his performance, Peay joked, I am a Maytag man., Perry said what everyone seemed to be thinking when she told him, I thought you were Chris Stapletons brother., Peay admitted, Ive been getting a lot of that.. Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. So Chayce, keep listening, stay open, stay the guy from Apple Valley because your world is about to change., A post shared by Chayce Beckham (@chaycebeckhammusic). And just for fun, I'm going to rank the performances from worst to first to see who my favorites are each week. That was more a special guest performance than a contestant one. Country is more than just a steel guitar. ", Perry dubbed Peay "the Christian Chris Stapleton," noting that the worship leader resembles the long-haired, bearded country singer. ("Golden," Jill Scott - 24, Lawton, OK) A bold song choice resulting in a mixed performance. Warren Woo, Perry gushed. Tired of listening to the same style of singers, a fan wrote, "No to warren.. feel like we see dozen of these singers." I like his voice., Other Idol fans took to social media to gush over Peays audition saying, Top 10 for sure. He earned a standing ovation as Luke Bryan proclaimed, Well, that was badass., A Christian Chris Stapleton. Youre going to shake this thing up, Bryan told him. Country Now offers fans extensive coverage of the country music genre. Idol released the clip ahead of Sunday's (March 26) episode, which serves as the final round of auditions before the Hollywood episodes begin to air next week. NEW! 'American Idol' contestant sings 'Thank God I Do' after advancing to Top 12. Season 21 of American Idol airs every Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC. The other judges agreed. Christopher Alvin Stapleton was born on April 15, 1978, in Lexington, Kentucky to Carol J. Cold is one of those stellar originals that ages like a fine whiskey. Thats how you get rid of that anger is sing about it., Warren, Im going to make this very brief that is about this heading down the top 10 road that I ever heard in my whole life, Richie said before his fellow Idol judges questioned, are you saying that hes Top 10 material?. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), The first thing judge Katy Perry said to contestant Warren Peay was I thought you were Chris Stapletons brother.. Warren is an equipment repairman. }); LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Warren Peay's audition on the March 19 episode of 'American Idol' wowed the Idol judges. The 21 year old singer-songwriter accompanies herself on piano on a torchy pop arrangement of the country song. However, without the originals, we have nothing. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), It might have been an impactful transition moment, but there's no denying that Warren can sing anything and make it interesting just by how he approaches it. Warren Peay, a 23-year-old South Carolina native, treated Lionel, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan to a soulful, heartfelt performance of Zach Williams To the Table. Warren, with long blonde locks, a thick beard, and guitar in hand, wowed the judges with his God-given talent as he sang about the Lord calling sinners to bring their failures and shame to Him.