Burnell Taylor (born April 14, 1993) is an American singer, who came in seventh place on the twelfth season of American Idol.
Early life Burnell Taylor was born on April 14, 1993, in from New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from Sarah T. Reed High School in 2011. He and his family were survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
American Idol
Taylor auditioned in Baton Rouge, singing "I'm Here". He performed the same song during the semifinals and made it to the top 10. During the top 10, 9, and 8 weeks, he was favored by judges and Jimmy Iovine (when compared to the other boys). He received the lowest number of votes after his top 7 performance of "You Give Love a Bad Name" by Bon Jovi, and was sent home on April 4, 2013, after the judges decided against using their "Judges' Save" power.
Performances and results EpisodeThemeSong choiceOriginal artistOrder #ResultAuditionAuditioner's choice"I'm Here"LaChanzeN/AAdvancedHollywood Round, part 1A CapellaNot airedN/AAdvancedHollywood Round, part 2Group performance"Some Kind of Wonderful"Soul Brothers SixN/AAdvancedHollywood Round, part 3Solo "Jar of Hearts" Christina PerriN/AAdvancedLas Vegas RoundPersonal choice"This Time"John Legend8AdvancedTop 20 (10 men)Personal choice"I'm Here"LaChanze5AdvancedTop 10 revealVictory song"Ready for Love"India.Arie2N/ATop 10Music of the American Idols"Flying Without Wings"Westlife9Safe (7th)Top 9The Beatles"Let It Be"The Beatles2SafeTop 8Music of Motor CitySolo "My Cherie Amour"Stevie Wonder7Bottom 3Trio "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)"with Lazaro Arbos and Devin VelezFour Tops10Top 7RockSolo "You Give Love a Bad Name"Bon Jovi1EliminatedDuet "The Letter"with Candice GloverThe Box Tops4
When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Taylor was among the bottom three, but was declared safe first.
Post-Idol Taylor took part in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2013 from July 19 and to August 31, 2013. He performed with Nicki Minaj on her song "Pills N Potion" at the 2014 BET Awards on June 29, 2014.
References
External links Burnell Taylor on American Idol
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