Artist: Justin Guarini
Genre(s):
Rock: Pop-Rock
Discography:
Justin Guarini
Year:
Tracks: 13
The runner-up to Kelly Clarkson on Fox TV's first fundament American Idol: The Search for a Superstar rival, curly-coated heartthrob Justin Guarini managed to deliver the goods the black Maria of millions of adolescent girls, if not the entire contest. Born in Columbus, GA, Guarini began singing with the Atlanta Boys Choir at the warm age of four-spot, and as well performed with an acapella grouping, Midnight Voices, during senior high schoolhouse. He graceful his talent further at Philadelphia's University of Arts and at the School for Film & TV in New York CIty. Before incoming the American Idol contender, the 23 year-old Doylestown, PA resident worked as a salesman for ADT menage plate security measures systems and for Cutting Edge Entertainment, which specializes in singers and entertainers for weddings, measure mitzvahs and other gatherings. As one of 10,000 potential difference American Idols and one of the 10 finalists, Guarini commencement base caught the attention of judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell with his renditions of "Who's Loving You Now" and "Incur Here." On a few occasions it looked like he power not receive enough audience votes to preserve in the contest, merely his strong performances of songs like "Route 66" and "Let's Stay Together" -- not to honorable mention his considerable stage presence -- made him unitary of the show's 2 finalists. While he didn't rescue the goods American Idol's marvellous award, Guarini did score a press with 19 Entertainment, the production companionship that created the show, and was rumored to seem on a duet on Kelly Clarkson's debut album. To capitalize on Guarini's newfound celebrity, Midnight Voices' 1999 self-titled album was reissued soon after American Idol: The Search for a Superstar wrapped up.
