Crystal Bowersox, Near Idol Winner

Many people had never heard of Crystal Bowersox before American Idol. American Idol has paved the way for many up and coming stars to find a platform to break out in the tough music industry. Crystal Bowersox was discovered solely on the show and she performed as a street performer before her American Idol debut. She had very solid performances on the show and many people watching at home fell in love with Crystal and her amazing voice.

If you are a fan of American Idol, you know that season 9 was an unforgettable season. With judges Simon Cowell, and Ellen DeGeneres, there was never a dull moment. Many people tuned in just to see Crystal perform and there was much speculation that she would be the next American Idol. While she did not win the competition, she did come in second as the runner up and this has bee known to help launch the careers of many other stars.

Lee Dewyze was the American Idol winner of season 9 and this is something that many people following Crystal Bowersox were very surprised about. With all of the positive feedback she received from the notoriously hard to please, Simon Cowell, it was thought that Crystal would win the entire competition, but as soon as it was announced that she was the runner up a record deal was created for her with Jive Records and she immediately signed this deal the very next day after American Idol was completed.

Crystal Bowersox admires Janis Joplin greatly and this is reflected in her music style. She has a very distinct smoky voice, like the late Janis Joplin and this may be the reason behind her love of Janis. Crystal Bowersox was raised by a modest family in Ohio and she is a twin. Her twin brothers name is Carl and it is unknown if she has any other brothers or sisters. She does have a son named Tony that she raises on her own and this is some of the inspiration behind her drive and determination to make it big in the music business. Being a single mother can be a very hard challenge and with tools like American Idol, Bowersox may be able to break the trend that is often associated with single mothers.

Crystal Bowersox had a relationship when she first auditioned for American Idol, and he is seen on her audition tapes, but it is said that right before her final performance they broke up just hours before she took the stage. It may never be known if this factor affected her performance and she has of yet, has not publicly commented on these events. She was also hospitalized right before the end of American Idol for complications of Type 1 Diabetes, but she recovered quickly and went on to complete all of the performances that were expected of her.

This impressed the judges greatly and helped others watching that are dealing with the same illness to realize that anything can be possible with drive and determination. She put a face to an illness that affects many people and showed that you can do anything with determination including overcoming Diabetes and not letting it stop you from getting the things you want in life.

Crystal Bowersox has continued to see some success with her American Idol preview. She has been a big success on ITunes and continues to promote and sell her single. Many people are now following this notorious star and waiting to see where she takes her career next. Her days as a street performer are over and she can propel her career in any direction she chooses. American Idol is a great platform to help performers find their big breakout moment and the odds are we all will be hearing much more about Crystal Bowersox in the future. There are many opportunities out there for her to showcase her powerful voice and she already has an amazing following of loyal fans that love and support her.