Devin Velez
| Devin Velez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 22, 1994 Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | Pop, Latin |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Singing |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Devin Velez (born April 22, 1994) is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois, who came in eighth place on the twelfth season of American Idol.[1]
Early life
Devin Velez was born on April 22, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois.[citation needed]
Velez had auditioned for The Voice and The X Factor prior to American Idol. He was a high school student at Rickover Naval Academy High School working at Starbucks.[2]
American Idol
Overview
Velez auditioned in Chicago, Illinois. In the semi-finals, Velez performed "Somos Novios (It's Impossible)" by Armando Manzanero. On March 7, 2013, Velez was voted into the Top 10.[3] He received the lowest amount of votes after his Top 8 performance. He was sent home on March 28, 2013, after the judges decided against using their "Judges' Save" power.[1]
Performances and results
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | Not aired | N/A | Advanced | |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | Not aired | N/A | Advanced | |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "Payphone" | Maroon 5 | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | "What a Wonderful World" | Louis Armstrong | N/A | Advanced |
| Las Vegas Round | Personal Choice | "Listen" | Beyoncé | 6 | Advanced |
| Top 20 (10 Men) | Personal Choice | "Somos Novios (It's Impossible)" | Armando Manzanero | 9 | Advanced |
| Victory Song | "The Power of One (Change the World)" | Israel Houghton | 4 | ||
| Top 10 | Music of the American Idols | "Temporary Home" | Carrie Underwood | 3 | 9th |
| Top 9 | The Beatles | "The Long and Winding Road" | The Beatles | 8 | Bottom 31 |
| Top 8 | Music of Motor City | Solo "The Tracks of My Tears" | The Miracles | 5 | Eliminated |
| Trio "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" with Lazaro Arbos and Burnell Taylor |
Four Tops | 10 | |||
- ^Note 1 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Velez was among the Bottom 3, but was declared safe as Paul Jolley was eliminated.
Post-Idol
Velez is taking part in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2013, beginning on July 19 and ending on August 31, 2013.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Devin Velez gets eliminated from 'American Idol'". 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ↑ Christian Broadcasting Network News telephone interview.
- ↑ "'American Idol': Top 10 Revealed Amid Brutal Eliminations". Retrieved 7 March 2013.
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