Lee DeWyze, Blake Lewis, Elliott Yamin – Hallelujah – Branson (VIDEO)

By On 06/01/2012 · 67 Comments · In American Idol

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Lee Dewyze, Blake Lewis and Elliott Yamin recently performed “Hallelujah” for a crowd at an outdoor stage in Branson, MO.

The trio was promoting their “Finalists Live” show at the Andy Williams theater. The concert, which runs  through June 16 before another batch of Idols takes over on June 18, also features fellow finalists Kimberly Caldwell and Thia Megia.

I don’t know how well attended these shows are, but Elliott was on twitter complaining about management dropping the ball on promotion–tweets that were later deleted.

When in Branson, opportunities to meet the stars from yesteryear are everywhere! Just  recently the guys met 70s  pop star, Tony Orlando. Here’s a photo. Ha ha. No Dawn?

 
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  • http://twitter.com/Loretta31 Loretta

    I will always prefer Castro’s version of Hallelujah, though Lee does a very nice job.  I think Idol contestants will always be tired to the show whether they want to or not.  That is how they will be remembered forever more.

     Blake’s cd’s are good.  No idea why he hasn’t sold better.

    I am looking forward to Lee’s new cd this fall.  I enjoyed what I heard here.

    Tis sad only 50 people showed up.  That is the true problem with the show. Once a season is over fans move on to another and another.  Very few fans remain loyal and buy or go see the artists once their season wraps.

    Personally, I do not understand this?  I will always support David Cook and see him every chance I get.  I am looking forward to seeing Adam again.  I was not originally a fan but when I accompanied a friend who was to the GNT, I was hooked.  What a voice live and such a performer.

    I try to catch all solo shows when they come my way.  There former idols need support. 

  • http://twitter.com/KWOnlyDreaming Karen W.

    I think that the 2nd group of idols coming in will do better crowd wise because right now most kids are still in school so there won’t be too many families there now.  This group is probably getting more senior citizens who many or may not watch idol.

  • http://twitter.com/Miztig Miz

    I’ve heard great things about Branson for music. There’s more to life than LA and NYC. Thankfully!

    My first reaction to this was also pretty sad … but understanding what it was about makes me feel differently. 

    19 Prom0 stinks. I swear their promotion consists of an intern or an outsourced $12.50/hr work at home person(s) who scans and retweets on twitter.

  • http://twitter.com/Miztig Miz

    I loved Jason Castro’s version of ‘Hallelujah’

  • Anonymous

    I love these guys! I don’t care what they are wearing. Thanks for sharing your experiences <<<—to all those who have given reviews and photos and such. I'd love to take a quick road trip to Branson to see this show! 

  • fuzzywuzzy

    That’s irritating. They also misspell Ruben’s name in this article:

    http://www.bransontourismcenter.com/info/2012/05/20/the-finalists-live-phenomenal-entertainment-that-shows-why/

    and a third group Reuben Studdard , 2004 Winner of “American Idol®”; Bo
    Bice, Runner-Up to Winner Carrie Underwood in Season 4; Vonzell Solomon,
    who placed 3rd in Season 4; Katie Stevens from Season 9 and RJ Helton
    from Season 1 will perform from July 23 through August 18.

  • fuzzywuzzy

    There’s also this promotional video posted by the Branson Tourism Center:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zUmO0zQFHmY#!

  • fuzzywuzzy

    “I think this is a great opportunity for all of them to do what they
    love, and I’m sure from all the positive comments and reviews from
    people that have been to the show, they’re all picking up lots of new
    fans. How could that be a bad thing?”

    They may be picking up a few new fans, but with matinees drawing only 50 people and evening shows drawing only 200, I doubt that any of these performers are picking up “lots” of new fans. I would think that opening on a tour for an artist that drew well would expose any of these Idols to far more people from whom they could attract a lot more fans than this appearance.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=34307244 Shana Collier

    I agree that the 2nd group will probably start getting bigger audiences.  I find it ironic though because IMO the first group had the best people in it.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/XDQP2Y46M5B3OHOKALDDGDHQCM Leandro

    I think maybe their mgt can’t find any relevant artist who wants them as an opening act.

  • aidancash1

    This looks so unprofessional and the three look like a bunch of homeless guys off the street. It really is sad one minute your on top of the world and the next second you cant find any relevent gigs. If you guys want to know why the country idols succeed it isnt that hard. Go look at say their scedules compared to most of the idols who arent in the format. When I looked at Kris Allens website he had one thing on there. Now maybe they arent good at keeping it up to date but then I look at Casey J and he is playing almost every night somewhere. You have to do the work.

  • Barth

     She did say they wanted Clay but he could not commit to all of the dates.

    Very polite way to say Hell No!

  • Anonymous

    Good for them. They’re getting paid to do what they love to do, we should all be so lucky.

  • http://twitter.com/shoriagirl Shoriagirl

    Kris Allen is, probably, the most hard-working Idol out there.  From the time his album was released he had been working non-stop, touring, radio shows, charity gigs, talent competitions judging, industry events etc. etc.  

  • Anonymous

    People have complained loud and long about Kris’ website not being kept up to date with his appearances. They have gotten a little better at it since RCA took over, but it could be a lot better. Because believe me, he is crazy busy right now promoting his album. For example, he was in Delaware today to sing the NA at the NASCAR race, he’ll be in L.A. tomorrow, on Wednesday he’s opening for Five for Fighting in NY, then he’s got a radio concert in Florida on Saturday. And that’s just the stuff I’ve heard about! Doing the work is not an issue with Kris — or indeed with most of the people who have come off Idol. That’s one thing that’s been pretty consistent — the majority of the ex-Idols have worked very hard in trying to build some sort of career for themselves. There are probably a few who haven’t, but I’d say at least 75% of them work their butts off.

    But what’s also been noticeable is that promotion for their gigs has been very hit and miss. The bigger gigs and the most successful Idols tend to get promoted well, but the smaller gigs or the Idols that I’d call mid-level (or below) in terms of success? Sometimes I don’t hear about their appearances until the day of the event — and by then, it’s usually too late to make plans to go it. How many people can rearrange their lives to go to a concert or some other type of promotional appearance after hearing about it just a few hours earlier? 

  • Anonymous

    I would guess that most of us here would give an arm and a leg to be able to do a 6-week gig in Branson!!!!!!!!! 

  • http://twitter.com/RandysPottery RandysPottery

    O Man I was just in Branson and missed this show!  I wish I’d known about it.   If it were promoted right it would be full every night!  I guess they are not allowed to use the AMERICAN IDOL name…. I may have seen “Finalist” advertised but never would have noticed.  dang.  

    Branson has some great shows.   Love the Titantic museum, Ripley’s and Wax Museum…. and silver dollar city…  spents lots of money of course to see it all.

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