The auditions on Season 23 of American Idol are underway, they usually’ll proceed with extra aspiring artists performing for the judges in the course of the Sunday, March 16, episode. TV Insider has an unique sneak peek at one of many proficient singers who will get the judges dancing of their seats.
“My identify is Josh King. I’m 24 years previous and I’m from Charlotte, North Carolina,” the contestant says whereas introducing himself. When requested by host Ryan Seacrest what introduced him to Idol, he responds, “Lots of people advised me to check out for American Idol. I imply, why not? What might go unsuitable? What’s the worst that might occur?”
Lionel Richie asks Josh what he’s going to sing, and he replies, “The tune I’m going to do is ‘[Somewhere] Over the Rainbow.’ I do know it’s form of overplayed, but it surely’s my very own association of it.”

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After taking his seat behind the piano, Josh belts out the basic monitor with a jazzy twist. Whereas the judges have an interest, they initially appear a bit underwhelmed. “My favourite instances if you had been singing had been the instances when it was easier,” Carrie Underwood admits.
It’s Luke Bryan who means that Josh tries singing “My Lady” as a substitute. “Simply play the notice and sing it,” he instructs. “Sing it like they wrote it.” As soon as Josh will get going, Bryan is on his ft dancing, whereas Underwood and Richie are singing alongside. “You bought groove!” Bryan says afterward. Watch the sneak peek above.
The outcomes of Josh’s audition will probably be revealed when the episode airs. If nearly all of the judges vote “sure,” which means he’ll get a golden ticket and the chance to go to Hollywood for the subsequent spherical of competitors. There are a ton of proficient artists this season, so it’s positively going to be a troublesome journey to discover a winner!
American Idol, Season 23, Sundays, 8/7c, ABC