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American Songwriter Premieres Video for Crystal's New Single, "Courage To Be Kind"
'American Idol': How the Show's Inclusive New Season Reflects the Country's Progress on LGBTQ Rights
Since debuting 16 years ago on Fox, American Idol has featured a handful of LGBTQ contestants who waited until after their Idol journeys ended to publicly disclose their sexual orientations and identities, whether by personal choice or by producers’ choice. Now in its 16th season as a reboot on ABC, the Idol franchise is experiencing its most LGBTQ-friendly season ever by letting the diverse singers proudly live out loud on television.
In one recent episode alone, openly lesbian singer Jurnee impressed…
Read moreCrystal Bowersox grateful to be 'Alive' and well
THREE OAKS — It was a Thursday morning, nearly a month ago now, when musician Crystal Bowersox got the call.
The old family farmhouse in Graytown, Ohio, just east of Toledo, where she learned to sing and play the piano and guitar; the home where she wrote her first poems and songs; and the home where her mother, Kelly Bowersox, still lived, had burned to the ground.
While her mother was safe (she wasn't home at the time) the entire house and everything inside it – photos and irreplaceable heirlooms…
Read moreCrystal Talks Performance in Athens
Crystal Bowersox, a Northwest Ohio native, has been a solo singer-songwriter ever since she became the runner-up of "American Idol" in 2010. On "American Idol," Bowersox was the first female contestant to reach the finale since 2007.
Ever since her rise to fame, Bowersox has released several albums such as “Farmer’s Daughter” and “All That for This.” Her most recent album, titled “Alive,” came out this year.
Bowersox hopes people feel more positive after hearing her album titled “Alive.” She stated her…
Read moreUntil Then (official video)
Video premiere of "Until Then" on Cowboys & Indians
Ohio native Crystal Bowersox has always been in tune with her musical talents, latching onto her guitar for support in a chaotic world. After moving to Chicago as a teenager and taking on odd jobs, Bowersox would spend her free time drawing crowds busking on underground subway platforms and performing on open-mic night at a variety of venues.
Taking a chance, Bowersox auditioned for the ninth season of American Idol, where her innate talent was revealed through her memorable performances. Her renditions…
Read moreRELIX: Song Premiere: Crystal Bowersox “The Ride”
Singer-Songwriter Crystal Bowersox To Release Alive
Singer-Songwriter Crystal Bowersox To Release Alive
New live album offers take on life, love, resilience through a variety of genres
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- April 10, 2017 -- Singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox is known for many things: her soulful and distinctive voice; her ability to transcend genres across folk-pop, classic rock, soul, blues and country; and her capacity for spreading a positive message of love and light through her songwriting. Her next adventure is Alive, recorded at the Kitchen Sink…
Read moreEPIPHONE: Crystal Bowersox ALIVE!
Alpharetta’s Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival brings together nationally and locally recognized musicians to perform and tell the stories that inspired their songs. Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival showcases local and regional performers that write and perform their own original work, raises awareness about the importance of music, and highlights the many facets of the music community.
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