I bawled like a baby when James Durbin was eliminated on American Idol. Yes, I am a big fan of the 22- year old heavy metal enthusiast who has been very open about having Tourette syndrome and Asperger syndrome. After skipping several seasons, I found myself watching American Idol again. And right after each show, I would watch his performance again on YouTube. I have also downloaded all his songs online. His versions of “Maybe I’m Amazed” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” are my favorites.
I like James because he embodies PASSION. Out of all the contestants this season, it was very evident that he wanted to win the most. And I swear, that guy can sing anything! Have you seen him sing the Star Spangled Banner? His vocals are truly amazing! But he’s not just a good singer, he’s an artist. A real one. He knows who he is and is certain of what path he wants to take. I admit, he tends to overdo it at times but only because he pours his heart out whenever he performs on stage.
While I was browsing online for updates, I was surprised to see that Santa Cruz gave him a grand homecoming like the ones given to the top 3 contestants. According to published reports, the decision by “Idol” to allow Durbin to come home to Santa Cruz despite having been eliminated was a first in the show’s history.
That day, he performed in front of 30,000 supporters. He sang three songs: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, and Don’t Stop Believin’. During an interview with ABC News Radio, James said “I've dreamed of that day my entire life, where I get to stand on a giant stage in front of thousands and thousands of people and just let myself go, and that's what I did."
James Durbin generated a total of $1 million in revenue for local businesses — something the organization is chalking up to “Durbinomics.”
Apart from the grand hero’s welcome in Santa Cruz, James also visited the Ellen Degeneneres Show where they talked about his amazing experiences on Idol and how he inspires a lot of people because he embraces his uniqueness. Ellen even said that James is one her favorites and picked him to win whole thing.
James also talked to MTV where he finally commented on Adam Lambert’s tweets and negative comments about him. I sooooo love what he said!
“I was nothing (but) nice to that guy. And, you know, he decided to take it to a different level. Whatever. I don’t know what the comparison’s all about. He sings pop and electronic, and I sing rock and metal.”
I’m sure this is just the beginning for Durbin. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
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