PRINT E-MAIL More Andrew Garcia, a father hoping to make a better life for his child, took the stage on the first night of the infamous Hollywood Week on 'American Idol' and sang a rendition of 'Straight Up.'
It was a risky choice, considering Paula Abdul, who made the tune famous, had left the show. But Garcia, with guitar in hand, nailed his toned-down version.
Andrew Garcia sings an acoustic version of Paula Abduls Straight Up with an acoustic guitar. The judges dig it. Hes soulful, confident. Kara calls it genius, and says Paula would have loved it. She compares him to Adam, who she says would take a song and flip it.
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American Idol contestant Andrew Garcia did an acoustic cover of Paula Abdul's hit single "Straight Up" and we absolutely LOVE it! So did the judges! Check it out above!
There was one man who owned the night during tonight's American Idol and his name is Andrew Garcia. I want to buy this man's music. I want to see him in American Idol's top 2.
Simon Cowell may be sharing the judges table at X-Factor with two of Hollywood's hottest women. Beyonce Knowles, 28, and Megan Fox, 23, are shoo-ins for the American version of the reality competition series.
If this TMZ report is true, then we may be seeing a lot of Paula Abdul soon! Paula has been offered quite a development deal. ABC has offered Abdul a $1,000,000 development deal.
Chris Martin and Larry King are on board joining the other already participating celebrities Paula Abdul, Ben Stiller, Jimmy Kimmel, and David Beckham in the Charitybuzz Heal Haiti Charity Auction.
Everyone is still singing its praises! American Idol kicked off its ninth season to a large audience of approximately 30 million viewers. Despite Paula Abdul's absence and Simon Cowell's upcoming departure.
Former 'American Idol' judge (and rumored 'X Factor' judge) Paula Abdul had quite a fierce night on Saturday in West Hollywood, Calif. Paula was spotted partying with.
