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Post by adamrocks on Apr 6, 2016 20:22:35 GMT -5
10 ‘American Idol’ performances that changed the show
By Maura Johnston GLOBE CORRESPONDENT APRIL 06, 2016 One of the constant judges’ refrains to hopefuls who sing before them on “American Idol,” which closes out its 15th and final season on Thursday, has been for them to “make a song your own” — code for turning what could be a run-of-the-mill cover into a bold statement of intent. These 10 performances, ranging from strummed reworks of hip-hop tracks to simply stunning arrangements of classics, helped “Idol” grow from its humble roots into a televised juggernaut that anticipated pop trends. (Adam mention)2. Adam Lambert, “Ring of Fire”“I give you points for unique,” Randy Travis said when Season 8’s glammed-up shapeshifter Lambert announced his intentions to switch up the June Carter-penned tale of hellish love. The performance established him as a force to be reckoned with early in the season, and opened the door for further maximalist reinventions on the “Idol” stage.
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