Biography downloads on ebook Readers
World Talent Discovered
American Idol: Casey James
Season 9
Profile Casey James
Casey James is from Fort Worth, Texas and plays the guitar and
sings for his band named the Casey James Band. When Casey auditioned
for American Idol in Denver, he was asked to remove his shirt. The
judges, especially Kara DioGuardi and Victoria Beckham, wanted to take
a really close look at him.
In November 2001, the aspiring singer pled guilty to reckless driving,
was fined $200 and spent time in jail. In December 2002, he was
arrested for DUI and operating a vehicle with an invalid license. He
pled guilty again and was sentenced for a second time to prison.
Casey James Idol Performances
Top 12: RollIng Stones Night
Song Choice: It’s All Over Now | Play Video
Judges Comments:
Randy: You’re back to the Casey that I love, I honestly think you could make a great album like this. I loved it! You are back for me.
Ellen: Most women’s hearts will start racing just looking at you..but then for people like me , blondes..I thought it was fantastic, fantastic!!
Kara: I said a few weeks ago– you were ‘trying’ to be a rock star..well tonight..You were a rock star!! This was your best performance since we met.
Simon: I actually don’t agree with that– you look great, you sang well but for me it was like an audition performance-not using the stage and making it incredible, you’ve got to push yourself to something more and use this stage and not just a guy singing in the middle.
Top 11: Billboard's Number One Hits
Song Choice: The Power Of Love | Play Video
Judges Comments:
Randy Jackson: You know I’m a fan of yours, and I love you playing the guitar. I think you’re probably the best musician guitar player we’ve ever had on here. I wasn’t a fan of the song choice, but I gotta give you props, you did it well.
Ellen DeGeneres: Same here, I was not a fan of the song choice. I think there was a much better song. But that being said, I think it was the best vocal of the night. You sounded great.
Kara: You’re just on another level. If you had ten hit songs, you’re just ready to make an album. TYou’re just there, it’s all there. It just gets better and better.
Simon Cowell: Casey, I promise you, this is not personal. I don’t know what you’re listening to Kara, because that song is old fashioned. He didn’t make it current, he did an identifiable version of the Huey Lewis version. It was like watching and listening to an 80’s cover band. There was no effort, no originality. Nothing different. Maybe it’s just me, maybe it’s because I’m English.
