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Brackensick initially auditioned for the [[American Idol (season 10)|tenth season]] of American Idol, but he was cut in the green mile round because the judges felt like he wasn't ready and advised him to come back the following season to audition again <ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2012/02/second-times-the-charm-for-deandre-brackensick/1#.T1Q5VPXfN-w |title=Second time's the charm for Deandre Brackensick |date=February 23, 2012 |accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref>in [[San Diego, California]]. He did return and auditioned for the eleventh season of American Idol <ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2012/02/second-times-the-charm-for-deandre-brackensick/1#.T1Q5VPXfN-w |title=Second time's the charm for Deandre Brackensick |date=February 23, 2012 |accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref>in [[San Diego, California]]. |
Brackensick initially auditioned for the [[American Idol (season 10)|tenth season]] of American Idol, but he was cut in the green mile round because the judges felt like he wasn't ready and advised him to come back the following season to audition again <ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2012/02/second-times-the-charm-for-deandre-brackensick/1#.T1Q5VPXfN-w |title=Second time's the charm for Deandre Brackensick |date=February 23, 2012 |accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref>in [[San Diego, California]]. He did return and auditioned for the eleventh season of American Idol <ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2012/02/second-times-the-charm-for-deandre-brackensick/1#.T1Q5VPXfN-w |title=Second time's the charm for Deandre Brackensick |date=February 23, 2012 |accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref>in [[San Diego, California]]. |
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In the semi-finals, he performed "[[Reasons (Earth, Wind & Fire song)|Reasons]]" by [[Earth, Wind & Fire]]. He was not one of the top five males chosen by America's votes, but was selected as one of six contestants to perform in the wild card round.{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}} In this round, he performed "[[Georgia on My Mind]]" by [[Hoagy Carmichael]] and His Orchestra and was selected as one of the three wild cards to advance to the top 13 by American Idol judge, Steven Tyler. He was consistently praised by the judges for his performances and one of the live audience's favorites.{{http://www. |
In the semi-finals, he performed "[[Reasons (Earth, Wind & Fire song)|Reasons]]" by [[Earth, Wind & Fire]]. He was not one of the top five males chosen by America's votes, but was selected as one of six contestants to perform in the wild card round.{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}} In this round, he performed "[[Georgia on My Mind]]" by [[Hoagy Carmichael]] and His Orchestra and was selected as one of the three wild cards to advance to the top 13 by American Idol judge, Steven Tyler. He was consistently praised by the judges for his performances and one of the live audience's favorites.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/american-idol/american-idol-top-13-revealed_articletab_61458 |title = American Idol - Access Hollywood |date= |accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref> After his performance of Stevie Wonder's, "Master Blaster" American Idol judge, Randy Jackson told Brackensick out of all the contestants for this season he was the most commercial ready, now.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/american-idol/american-idol-top-13-revealed_articletab_61458 |title = American Idol - Access Hollywood |date= |accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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On April 5, 2012 Brackensick was in the bottom three and did not receive enough votes to continue in the competition.{{ |
On April 5, 2012 Brackensick was in the bottom three and did not receive enough votes to continue in the competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/american-idol/american-idol-top-13-revealed_articletab_61458 |title = American Idol - Access Hollywood |date= |accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref> He then sang for the one save of the season given to the American Idol judges and once again bringing the audience to their feet in enjoyment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/american-idol/american-idol-top-13-revealed_articletab_61458 |title = American Idol - Access Hollywood |date= |accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref> Before he was told the judges decision the audience chanted continuously for them to use their save.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/american-idol/american-idol-top-13-revealed_articletab_61458 |title = American Idol - Access Hollywood |date= |accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref> American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez, wanted to use the seasons save on him but the shows rules dictate that it has to be a unanimous decision among the judges and unfortunately it was not.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/american-idol/american-idol-top-13-revealed_articletab_61458 |title = American Idol - Access Hollywood |date= |accessdate=March 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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He was the last wild card contestant to be eliminated, finishing in eighth place. Since his elimination he has been appearing on talk shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, LIVE! with Kelly, The Today Show, and Anderson.{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}} DeAndre Brackensick will be returning to the American Idol stage for the season eleven finale. He will be part of the American Idol's season eleven top ten finalists concert tour; summer 2012.{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}} |
He was the last wild card contestant to be eliminated, finishing in eighth place. Since his elimination he has been appearing on talk shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, LIVE! with Kelly, The Today Show, and Anderson.{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}} DeAndre Brackensick will be returning to the American Idol stage for the season eleven finale. He will be part of the American Idol's season eleven top ten finalists concert tour; summer 2012.{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}} |
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DeAndre Brackensick | |
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| Birth name | DeAndre Scot Brackensick |
| Born | October 21, 1994 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Ukulele |
| Years active | 2010–present |
DeAndre Scot Brackensick[1] (born October 21, 1994) is an American singer from San Jose, California. He finished in eighth place for the eleventh season of American Idol.[2]
Early life
Brackensick is currently a senior at Oak Grove High School[3] and was elected homecoming king.[4]
He is an active participant in Oak Grove High School's Theater Arts program and is the president of the school's Polynesian Club. [5]
His mother is Dawn Brackensick and his father is Scot Brackensick.[citation needed]
American Idol
Overview
Brackensick initially auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol, but he was cut in the green mile round because the judges felt like he wasn't ready and advised him to come back the following season to audition again [6]in San Diego, California. He did return and auditioned for the eleventh season of American Idol [7]in San Diego, California.
In the semi-finals, he performed "Reasons" by Earth, Wind & Fire. He was not one of the top five males chosen by America's votes, but was selected as one of six contestants to perform in the wild card round.[citation needed] In this round, he performed "Georgia on My Mind" by Hoagy Carmichael and His Orchestra and was selected as one of the three wild cards to advance to the top 13 by American Idol judge, Steven Tyler. He was consistently praised by the judges for his performances and one of the live audience's favorites.[8] After his performance of Stevie Wonder's, "Master Blaster" American Idol judge, Randy Jackson told Brackensick out of all the contestants for this season he was the most commercial ready, now.[9]
On April 5, 2012 Brackensick was in the bottom three and did not receive enough votes to continue in the competition.[10] He then sang for the one save of the season given to the American Idol judges and once again bringing the audience to their feet in enjoyment.[11] Before he was told the judges decision the audience chanted continuously for them to use their save.[12] American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez, wanted to use the seasons save on him but the shows rules dictate that it has to be a unanimous decision among the judges and unfortunately it was not.[13]
He was the last wild card contestant to be eliminated, finishing in eighth place. Since his elimination he has been appearing on talk shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, LIVE! with Kelly, The Today Show, and Anderson.[citation needed] DeAndre Brackensick will be returning to the American Idol stage for the season eleven finale. He will be part of the American Idol's season eleven top ten finalists concert tour; summer 2012.[citation needed]
Performances/results
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | Not aired | Advanced | ||
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | First Solo | Not aired | Advanced | ||
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | Not aired | Advanced | ||
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Second Solo | Not aired | Advanced | ||
| Las Vegas Round | Songs from the 1950s Group Performance |
"It Doesn't Matter Anymore" | Buddy Holly | Advanced | |
| Final Judgment | Final Solo | "This Woman's Work" | Kate Bush | Advanced | |
| Top 25 (13 Men) | Personal Choice | "Reasons" | Earth, Wind & Fire | 3 | Wild Card |
| Wild Card | Personal Choice | "Georgia on My Mind" | Hoagy Carmichael and His Orchestra | 4 | Advanced |
| Top 13 | Stevie Wonder | "Master Blaster (Jammin')" | Stevie Wonder | 7 | Safe |
| Top 11 | Year They Were Born | "Endless Love" | Lionel Richie & Diana Ross | 5 | Safe |
| Top 10 | Billy Joel | "Only the Good Die Young" | Billy Joel | 1 | Bottom 31 |
| Top 9 | Their Personal Idols | Solo "Sometimes I Cry" | Eric Benét | 6 | Safe |
| Trio "The Lady in My Life" / "Rock with You" / "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" with Heejun Han & Joshua Ledet |
Michael Jackson | 8 | |||
| Top 8 | Songs from the 1980s | Solo "I Like It" | DeBarge | 1 | Eliminated |
| Duet "I'm So Excited" with Hollie Cavanagh | The Pointer Sisters | 5 | |||
- ^Note 1 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Brackensick was among the Bottom 3 but declared safe first before Heejun Han, as Erika Van Pelt was eliminated.
References
- ^ "California Births, 1905 - 1995". Familytreelegends.com. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
- ^ "American Idol - Access Hollywood". Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "Friends, family rally to support SJ 'Idol' contestant". February 28, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "'American Idol': Second time the charm for San Jose singer". February 27, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "South San Jose high school rallies around 'American Idol' finalist". March 2, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
- ^ "Second time's the charm for Deandre Brackensick". February 23, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "Second time's the charm for Deandre Brackensick". February 23, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "American Idol - Access Hollywood". Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "American Idol - Access Hollywood". Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "American Idol - Access Hollywood". Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "American Idol - Access Hollywood". Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "American Idol - Access Hollywood". Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "American Idol - Access Hollywood". Retrieved March 4, 2012.