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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Ben Briley’s Facebook is covered with photos of himself and his wife. It’s safe to assume hes happily married. Indeed, the blurb on his Twitter feed reads, “Married to an unbelievably amazing woman. Music keeps me going. Friends keep me humble. Family keeps me strong.”
The Nashville, Tennessee singer plays guitar, but as you’ll quickly understand as you watch his Youtube channel performances–he’s pretty good. He strums AND picks. He also plays piano. His Youtube performances are all at least 2 years old, except for a couple I found with another Nashville artist, Mitch Gallagher.
Man of Constant Sorrow cover
“That wasn’t very good,” he murmurs after the performance
St. Patrick’s Day by John Mayer
Desperado – On Piano
Mitch Gallagher and Ben Briley – The Dance by Garth Brooks.
Ben Briley – American Idol XIII – Atlanta Audition
Ben Briley – American Idol XIII – Road to Hollywood
This is Real
Hollywood Week – Stars by Grace Potter
Hollywood Week – Backstreet Cowboys – I Want it That Way
With Casey Thrasher and Dexter Roberts
Final Judgement
With Neco Starr. America voted who would take the last spot in the Top 30. Ben won the vote.
Rush Week – Soul Shine by The Alman Brothers
Top 13 – Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash
Top 12 – Turning Home by David Nail
Top 11 – Bennie and the Jets by Elton John
Ben sings “Stars” for his Life