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Caleb Johnson’s true grit carries him to ‘Idol’ victory
Congratulations to Caleb Johnson, Asheville’s “American Idol” winner, who, as a rough-hewn, straight-out rock ‘n’ roll singer, is the antithesis of the usual more-glitzy-than-talented pop-singing finalist.
After a grueling competition, the rocker (resembling a young Meat Loaf) won the crown for Season 13 of the television singing talent series.
This year marked the third time Johnson, 23, had competed, showing grit after suffering public rejection on TV the previous two years.
His powerful performances, featuring strong vocal chords, broad range and impressive showmanship, helped to put him over the top.
With Johnson’s crowning, which was announced May 21, he makes North Carolina the state with the most “American Idol” winners. Others were Fantasia Barrino of High Point in 2004 and Scotty McCreery of Raleigh in 2011.
Going from “average Joe” to celebrity is a huge transition, but we feel confident Johnson is up to it.
While the contest may be over, Johnson’s whirlwind of activity is just beginning. He will be on tour with an “American Idol” show (nearest stop is July 22 at the Peace Center in Greenville, S.C.), he is recording an album and he even got a prom date with second-place “Idol” finisher Jena Irene.
We wish Johnson all the best in his singing and show business career.
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