She’s a long way from a farm in Ohio now.
As one of the rumored 24 semifinalists on season nine of American Idol, Crystal Bowersox has made a home for herself in Hollywood for a few weeks.
The former country gal is actually accustomed to the urban life, as she’s lived in Chicago for a number of years, playing the guitar, building a career as a folk singer and raising a little boy.
Crystal cites Janis Joplin. Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Melissa Etheridge and Sista Otis as musical influences.
Below, you can watch and listen to her perform on stage and offer your critical take on her prospects: Might she be the next American Idol?
