I said it the first time I played Alex Preston on Mix 104.1 15 Seconds of Fame last August. His voice grabbed me from the very first note. Keith Urban said something similar this season and Michael Strahan expressed his agreement this week when Alex performed on Live w/ Kelly & Michael.
What’s not to love?
The emotional expression, the story he tells with his voice, the lyrics, the artistry–it’s hard not to love this guy. And Alex has certainly attracted a loyal group of fans, one of whom put together an incredible tribute video. The compilation, put together by @adamlim23, features every single Alex Preston performance from American Idol Season 13–beginning with his initial audition fresh off his appearance at MixFest 2013.
After watching all 25 minutes, I’m reminded of just how amazing Alex really is. He NEVER coughed up a performance. He NEVER threw one away. He NEVER forgot his lyrics, sounded karaoke or did something ridiculous just to please the judges. He’s a true original and that’s just one of the reasons we love him.
Oh, and for the record, anyone who doesn’t tear up a little at some point during this video, you may not really be alive.
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