‘American Idol’ Alum Casey Abrams Covers Rock Hit ‘Stacy’s Mom’

Casey Abrams re-imagined the song on YouTube channel Postmodern Jukebox, adding a ragtime feel.

It was 10 years ago that modern rock band Fountains of Wayne scored a hit single with “Stacy’s Mom.”  Today, the song lives on thanks to American Idol alum Casey Abrams, who gives the song a jazzy twist.

 

American Idol Alum Pia Toscano Forms 7EAST with Songwriter Jared Lee – Watch The Video for ‘I Don’t Believe It’!


American Idol season 10 standout Pia Toscano has teamed up with singer-songwriter Jared Lee to form pop duo 7EAST.

The black and white video is the perfect showcase for the artists’ pure talent. .

Toscano and Lee emotionally detail the ache of a crumbling relationship on the chorus, belting out:

“Words are only words, they can’t stop the bleeding anymore,” they sing on the heart-wrenching refrain. “We just crash and burn every time that we try / It just lies / I don’t believe it.”

 

 

 

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American Idol Finalist Angie Miller Song Premiere

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In 2013, Angie Miller placed third on American Idol‘s Season 12.  Miller is unveiling her debut EP, Weathered, which is out next month, and the track “Miles” is out premiered on Billboard.com today.  Listen below:

“‘Dream big’ has always been a motto of mine and everybody knows that — even my fans go by the name ‘Dreamers,’” says Miller. “So ‘Miles’ illustrates how my dreams, at times, feel so far out of reach — as if they’re not even obtainable. But, I know that with perseverance, you can be rewarded.”

11 Covers That Prove Kelly Clarkson Can Sing Anything

Three Grammys, 13 Billboard Music Awards and 12 years after being crowned the first American Idol, Kelly Clarkson is still amazing as ever.

The “Stronger” singer thrilled fans this week when she announced a new album for 2015.

Of course, it’s not just new songs we love Kelly for: When she tours, Clarkson invites fans to make song requests online and then picks one to perform when she gets into town—everything from Etta James to Eminem.

11. “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” Pat Benatar


10. “Scrubs,” TLC


9. “You & I,” Lady Gaga


8. “You’re Still The One,” Shania Twain


7. “We are Young,” Fun feat. Janelle Monae


6. “Someone Like You,” Adele


5. “We Found Love In a Hopeless Place,” Rihanna


4. “Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen


3. “Always Be My Baby,” Mariah Carey


2. “Wide Awake,” Katy Perry


1. “I’ll Stand By You,” The Pretenders