The days of “American Idol” being known as a “karaoke show,” as Katy Perry referred to it, are over. And it’s all thanks to Alejandro Aranda.
Even though this 25-year-old musician from Pomona, California didn’t win Season 17 — he came in second place to country singer Laine Hardy — Alejandro’s lasting impression on ABC’s perennial reality TV show will be felt for years to come. Because he stayed true to himself as an artist week after week, we can all expect to see more original songs, more talented musicians and more singer-songwriters in future seasons. And we can’t wait.
SEEYes, Katy Perry really did the worm: Re-watch the ‘most meme-able moment’ from ‘American Idol’ Season 17
“It’s been such a pleasure to live in the same lifetime as you,” Katy told the humble homie during the Sunday’s season finale. “Look, I love being on ‘American Idol.
Even though this 25-year-old musician from Pomona, California didn’t win Season 17 — he came in second place to country singer Laine Hardy — Alejandro’s lasting impression on ABC’s perennial reality TV show will be felt for years to come. Because he stayed true to himself as an artist week after week, we can all expect to see more original songs, more talented musicians and more singer-songwriters in future seasons. And we can’t wait.
SEEYes, Katy Perry really did the worm: Re-watch the ‘most meme-able moment’ from ‘American Idol’ Season 17
“It’s been such a pleasure to live in the same lifetime as you,” Katy told the humble homie during the Sunday’s season finale. “Look, I love being on ‘American Idol.
- 5/20/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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