If American Idol history is any indicator, we're likely to see some Alabama flavor on next year's Season 21.
Wells didn’t make it past the initial audition, but he made a splash with “Idol” fans who compared him to William Hung.In an “Idol” recap for AL.com, Lawrence Specker said: “When judges pushed to actually sing something, he launched into James Brown’s ‘I Feel Good,’ complete with foot-stomping, hand-clapping percussion and vocal approximations of the tune’s horn riffs.
Bo Bice, an Alabama native, competed on "American Idol" in 2005 and became a fan favorite. He earned runner-up status, finishing second to Carrie Underwood. Bice, a Huntsville native, lived in Helena during his “Idol” run.Good to know: The long-haired singer-songwriter impressed judges with his quiet confidence and soulful vocals. He became a fan favorite, impressing viewers who wanted to see more of a rock sensibility on the show. Finest moment: Bice’s dramatic"American Idol" finalist Taylor Hicks, from Birmingham, Ala., reacts after performing the song "Do I Make You Proud" at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Hicks is a Hoover native with strong ties to the Birmingham area.
Jesse Hamilton, from Anniston, Alabama, didn't fare well when he auditioned for "American Idol" in Season 9. Standing on the show: Hamilton was nixed by all of the celebrity judges during his audition, including guest judge Mary J. Blige. “Jesse, I mean, look, the whole thing was terrible,” Simon Cowell said. “You’re a nice guy, but this is absolutely not for you.”Hamilton, timid and off-key, attempted to cover Garth Brooks’ “The River” and “If Tomorrow Never Comes.” He was greeted with confusion, laughter and snark from the judges, who pegged this as a gag audition.
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