I’ll be posting several American Idol Top 31 contestants previews every day in the run up to the American Idol XIII premiere on January 15.
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If you have been following the many American Idol XIII video previews, then you will recognize Ethan. He’s the curly haired, sweet-faced, guitar playing tenor who covered Keith Urban’s “You’ll Think of Me” in a recent audition preview released by Idol. Harry’s reaction to Ethan’s audition is surprise that his singing voice sounds exactly like his speaking voice. Maybe it’s just another way to say “you sure are unusually high-pitched! And sorta nasal.”
There’s more music at the pop country singer’s official website, including a self released CD. From the websites’s bio page:
Ethan Harris, who hails from Central New York, is a singer-songwriter who loves many genres of music, especially Country, Pop and Gospel. His music career started taking shape when Grammy nominated Track engineer, Bob Acquaviva cast Ethan in a Theatrical Performance of the concept album, “The Book.”
Throughout 2011, Ethan collaborated with Acquaviva writing songs and recording demos at Wayne Manor Studios in Central New York. After months of hard work and dedication to his music, Ethan released his self-titled debut album on May 23, 2012.
Ethan’s self-titled effort is available on Amazon, iTunes and CD Baby and on the website with song samples. He opened in concert for Melinda Doolittle, and performed at BB King’s in Nashville during CMA Fest in 2013. He’s no stranger to singing competitions. He won an X Factor audition pass.
Along with being the first recipient of the Terry Doyle Music Scholarship award, he has also been a Semi-finalist in the Unsigned Only Music Competition, Vocal Performance category, an X-Factor competitor and WSRKfm Central New York Idol Champion.
Check out his Facebook and Twitter. Fun Fact: Ethan graduated from college with a degree in graphic arts.
Ethan’s You Tube channel features covers and original music.
A cover of “I Will Always Love You” is more Whitney than Dolly.
Original song “How Long”
An acoustic version performed live at the Foot Hill Performing Arts Center, Oneonta NY. July 4th, 2012.
Cover of “Landslide” opening for Melinda Doolittle
Cover of Bob Dylan’s “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go”
Performed in a street tent in front of the Opry in Nashville.
Ethan Harris – American Idol XIII – Detroit Audition
Ethan Harris – American Idol XIII – Road to Hollywood
