Candice Glover
Candice Glover | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Candice Rickelle Glover |
| Born | November 22, 1989 Beaufort, South Carolina, United States |
| Origin | St. Helena Island, South Carolina, United States |
| Genres | R&B, Gospel, Pop, Jazz |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Website | www |
Candice Rickelle Glover (born November 22, 1989) is an American singer from St. Helena Island, South Carolina. She is currently a Top 2 finalist on the 12th season of American Idol.[1]
Early life
Glover was born in Beaufort, South Carolina to John and Carole Glover, and is the oldest of seven siblings.[2][3] She graduated from Beaufort High School in 2008.[4]
American Idol
Overview
Glover auditioned in Charlotte, North Carolina.[5] She previously auditioned in seasons 9, 10, and 11. She was cut during the final 70 round during season 9. She was eliminated by producers during season 10. In season 11, she made it to the Las Vegas rounds and was grouped with that season's finalists DeAndre Brackensick and eventual season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez, where she was eliminated at the top 40 Las Vegas week.
During her audition in Season 12, she sang "Syrup & Honey" by Duffy where she received a standing ovation. Judge Randy Jackson noted that she was the best performer by far in the competition. Season 11 finalist Joshua Ledet was mentioned during Glover's audition for season 12. In the semi-finals of the twelfth season, Glover performed "Ordinary People" by John Legend. On March 7, 2013, Glover was voted into the Top 10.[1] Her Top 10 performance of "I (Who Have Nothing)" by Ben E. King earned her enough votes to land in the night’s top three contestants, along with Kree Harrison and Angie Miller.[6] After her Top 6 performances, Glover earned enough votes to land in the night's top two contestants, along with Kree Harrison. She covered "Lovesong" by The Cure and broke down in tears after receiving a roaring standing ovation. Jackson commented that it was not only one of the best American Idol performances in its history, but very well may be the one of the best performances ever on any talent show. For the very first time, after her Top 4 performance, she landed in the bottom two.
Performances and results
Season 9
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | Not aired | N/A | Advanced | |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | Not aired | N/A | Advanced | |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "Superwoman" | Alicia Keys | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | Not aired | N/A | Eliminated | |
Season 11
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Blame It on Me" | Chrisette Michele | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | N/A | "Slow Motion" | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | Not aired | N/A | Advanced | |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | "Someone Like You" | Adele | N/A | Advanced |
| Las Vegas Round | Group Performance | "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" with DeAndre Brackensick and Jessica Sanchez |
Buddy Holly | N/A | Eliminated |
Season 12
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditionee's Choice | "Syrup & Honey" | Duffy | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | "Impossible" | Christina Aguilera | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" | Blu Cantrell | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | "Girl on Fire" | Alicia Keys | N/A | Advanced |
| Las Vegas Round | Personal Choice | "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" | Aretha Franklin | 2 | Advanced |
| Top 20 (10 Women) | Personal Choice | "Ordinary People" | John Legend | 10 | Advanced |
| Top 10 Reveal | Victory Song | "I'm Going Down" | Rose Royce | 7 | N/A |
| Top 101 | Music of the American Idols | "I (Who Have Nothing)" | Ben E. King | 6 | Safe |
| Top 9 | The Beatles | "Come Together" | The Beatles | 5 | Safe |
| Top 8 | Music of Motor City | Solo "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" | The Miracles | 1 | Safe |
| Trio "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" with Amber Holcomb and Angie Miller |
Dee Dee Warwick | 6 | |||
| Top 7 | Rock | Duet "The Letter" with Burnell Taylor |
The Box Tops | 4 | Safe |
| Solo "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" | The Rolling Stones | 8 | |||
| Top 62 | Burt Bacharach and Hal David | "Don't Make Me Over" | Dionne Warwick | 6 | Safe |
| Songs They Wish They'd Written | "Lovesong" | The Cure | 12 | ||
| Top 5 | Year They Were Born | "Straight Up" | Paula Abdul | 1 | Safe |
| Divas | "When You Believe" | Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston | 6 | ||
| Top 4 | Contestant's Choice | Solo "Find Your Love" | Drake | 2 | Bottom 23 |
| Duet "Stay" with Angie Miller |
Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko | 6 | |||
| One-Hit Wonders | "Emotion" | Samantha Sang | 8 | ||
| Top 44 | Songs from Now and Then | "When I Was Your Man" | Bruno Mars | 3 | Safe |
| "You've Changed" | Harry James | 7 | |||
| Quartet "Wings" with Kree Harrison, Amber Holcomb, and Angie Miller |
Little Mix | 9 | |||
| Top 3 | Jimmy Iovine's Choice | "One" | U2 | 2 | Safe |
| Judges' Choice | "Next to Me" | Emeli Sandé | 4 | ||
| Producers' Choice | "Somewhere" | Reri Grist | 9 | ||
| Finale | Simon Fuller's Choice | TBA | TBA | 2 | TBA |
| Favorite Performance | "Lovesong" | The Cure | 4 | ||
| Coronation Song | TBA | Candice Glover | 6 |
- ^Note 1 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Glover was declared safe placing in the top three with Angie Miller and Kree Harrison.
- ^Note 2 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Glover was declared safe, placing in the top two together with Kree Harrison.
- ^Note 3 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Glover was in the bottom two with Amber Holcomb , but was declared safe as no one was eliminated.
- ^Note 4 Due to the suprise non-elimination at the top 4, the top 4 remained intact for another week.
References
- ^ a b "'American Idol': Top 10 Revealed Amid Brutal Eliminations". 7 March 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ "Lowcountry native Candice Glover in Top 20 on American Idol". 26 February 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "Candice Glover goes back to 'American Idol' for third time with win in mind". 3 March 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "VIDEO: Hundreds turn out to Beaufort rally for 'American Idol' contestant Candice Glover". 15 March 2013.
- ^ "'American Idol': Candice Glover Returns — 'Best Audition This Season'". January 23, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ "'American Idol' results: First of Top 10 to go is..." March 14, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2013.