Texas born, dreadlock contestant Jason Castro was voted off during last night’s American Idol show. There has been much speculation that Jason was ready to go home and was not upset by being voted off. After his Tuesday night performance, the ever critical Simon Cowell told Jason to pack his bags after his less than stellar performance of Mr. Tambourine Man originally done in 1965 by Bob Dylan.
Castro told Ryan Seacrest that he really tried to pick songs that he was familiar with and then “I still screwed up”. Gotta tell you, Jason was my pick all the way and I am very disappointed but am sure that he will get a recording contract some time soon.
Three contestants remain; David Cook, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado. All three are great singer and now the heat is on to bring out the best performances of their lives. The David’s have been touted as the two who will battle it out for the top prize. Syesha, the underdog, has been in the bottom two on numerous occasions. Her past few performances have been stronger and her stylist has really given her a more distinctive look. She shouldn’t be counted out as a contender.
The winner of American Idol is guaranteed a recording contract by Clive Davis. Other top 12 contestants will likely have lucrative opportunities as well. Notables who didn’t win and are doing extremely well include Jennifer Hudson, Kellie Pickler and Chris Daughtry. Mediocre success has been realized by Jordin Sparks and Kelly Clarkson. Top winners who fizzled include Reuben Stoddard and Taylor Hicks. The mega success story has been that of Carrie Underwood.
Check out Jason Castro’s version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow below.