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Crystal Bowersox returns to 'American Idol' with 'Ridin' with the Radio'
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"American Idol" Season 9 runner-up Crystal Bowersox returned to the "Idol" stage Thursday night (April 28) to perform "Ridin' with the Radio." What did you think?We thought it was a great song for Crystal's voice, though we aren't sure it's going to be a big breakout radio hit. Up until now the only single released off her debut album "Farmer's Daughter" was the track of the same name. "Hold On" was supposed to be the debut single, but it was changed at the last minute.
No other singles have been released - could "Ridin' with the Radio" be the next one? That wouldn't surprise us, since she chose that one to do for "American Idol." We hope she finally gets a breakout hit here somewhere, she's an interesting talent.
We'll post video of Crystal's performance just as soon as we have it. For now, here's a live version of her on the song from VH1.
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Crystal performance on AI tonight was fantastic, as usual! I bought her cd when it was released and it is excellent. I recommend it to everyone. Way to go, Crystal!
I was so hopen Crystal would sing "Riden with the radio". I think an upbeat song was due and it works with the season. Love all her songs thou.
Crystal was the winner last year- IMO.
I think those mindless teeny boppers who voted Lee Dewyze into the top spot last year instead of Crystal should be ashamed of themselves. She is sooo much better than he is or will ever be. But Lee was cuter, right ??
TinLV .....Please get a life. Its over. Dewyze won. He's Touring and writing songs for many artists.
Bowersox is an incredible talent. Why do you fall into the low-life category of tearing someone down to build someone up. Get a LIFE!
Oh I missed Shawnee. Wrong!!!
You and TinLV can meet at Denny's and cry in your Mac n Cheese. Try as I might to see your sourgrapes view.....all I see is Losers
Crystal wrote this song after she and Frankie May (her bassist and my son)! performed at "Power to the Peaceful" in SF to 80,000 people!
She got in her rental and drove up and down the winding streets of SF and this song poured out of her to share with us all!!!
Love, Love, LoveLove, Love!!!
That's her message...as it has always been! ;)
Mama rocked it again! She makes it look too easy sometimes,that's why I would have loved Holy Toledo to really show America what she is made of but RWTR is a fun upbeat song. The whole band was great. Ryan always looks like he is having so much fun!
I haven't watched any of the Idol seasons until this one, and I haven't been impressed with any of the returning Idol contestants until Crystal. Her song was infectious.
Crystal was boring. This is the worst song on her album. Only song I like is FD.