I saw her live a few day's ago.believe me she can sing, write, and play.I've got her CD's seen her on TV and RUclips but there is nothing like being in the room with that voice filling it.I'm a bigger fan now than i was before.the girl's got a big soul to go with that big voice.
She's absolutely perfect just the way she is. I hope the industry doesn't try to change her. She brings realism to the stage and was born to sing this style.... Classic style Blues/Rock/Soul.
You can tell she was really feeling it when she was singing this, she never opened her eyes. She amazes me. What a God given gift she has. I love the mic stand. I
Great! Crystal,you are already a star----take it and run with it! I'm so glad you didn't quit American Idol because you definately deserve to be there.I will be a fan forever and I'm looking forward to your cd's.
It really doesn't matter if she wins American Idol or not. We all know she is the winner and the best talent American Idol has ever had. God bless you Crystal!! You deserve the best because you are the best!!
Not many people give me chills when singing, you Ms. Crystal have done that. I'm from Toledo, so that is actually how I heard of you & now I can't stop listening. Wishing you all the very best. Bring it home! :)
Hope you win American Idol 2010. You are the best singer and I cannot wait to hear what you are going to sing each week. You've nailed it so far! I'm voting for you, Crystal!
She's a natural...I would never compare artists, everyone brings something new to a song, you can feel music in her soul and on top of that she has the talent, what a double whammy. She is the best out of Idol I have seen yet. I don't care who has done what for personal gain, all I know is that I FEEL GOOD when she sings. When someone can do that it goes beyond just music....I love you Crys!
Childhood friends and musical partners, Crystal and Frankie kicking out some major vocals and riffs!!! BTW, Frankie is my award winning six-stringed bassist son and I've known Crystal since she was a sparkle in her Mama's eyes! Love them both dearly and cannot wait to see them perform together again! Please VOTE every Tuesday...1.866.IDOLS_ _!!! Thanx for you support and loving prayers!
She is amazing, hands down.... and to the person that said she'll be forgotten by Christmas... It's almost been a year since the last season of American Idol aired it's auditions, she hasn't done alot in the public eye and people are still looking her up.
Frankly I don't think American Idol has anyone this year that can hold a candle to Crystal Bowersox. She REALLY is excellent and I will always buy everything she makes available. She was the best of what was available last year too.
I'm from the time of janis, and i have to say I love you crystal, I have played janis for about 40 yrs, now I can listen to a new performer with that raspy voice that i like so well, go girl
she has the most amazing voice...her and Lee were my favs right from the start and I wish they both could have won...she did awesome on the show and I can't wait to see her in concert...absolutely love her!!!!
such an amazing artist with strong presence and maturity! i hope the audience of american idol is mature enough to know how special she is. the world hasn't seen many 'real' and idealistic musicians these days. i think it's about time for us to see some again.
I can't get over how freaking amazing this is... raw and pure, not singing like she's trying to win anything, but singing her heart out like she is just "feeling it". And the cute bass player with the awesome skills and great back up... perfection!
I've never watched American Idol before. I am a serious fan of Crystal now. Some people say that those who win American Idol never paid their dues. This video proves that she has. I'm watching Idol til the end, and I'm voting for Bowersox. God, I hope this is the future of music. Back to our roots! FINALLY!
She's great! Of all the Idol contestants, I think she may be the best. I'd bet money she's in the top 5. She's got talent all over the place. Way to go, woman!
Mamasox you have got so many many fans. Love your singing. It just makes me feel good down to my soul. Thank you soooo much for being on the show. Please hang in there cutie.
I am so glad that Crystal is being noticed for the artist she is! American Idol has her to thank for having any kind of season at all this year. I tune in each week just to see what Crystal will sing. I would definitely go to see her live.
Wow!. After just having listened on itunes to her performance on Idol singing CCR's song she reminded me so much of janis Joplin and I wondered if there were any internet sounds bites of her. I am a very happy 51 year old watching this!. This is absolutely amazing!!! Thanks
The siren call - the enticing appeal of something alluring. "he succumbed to the siren call of the wilderness" Crystal's voice mesmerizes me. She soothes my soul like no other songstress. I am drawn to her like the sea merchants were drawn to sirens of greek mythology.
The total package...Great voice, great stage presence but best of all, it's all natural for her. No pretense...The gal is just doin her thing. That's what makes me love her so. If she doesn't win AI it would be a shame. But ya know what, she's already the winner and I'm just glad I can see and hear this great artist. You rock girl...
Crystal Bowersox is amazing,talented singer and musician.I hope she wins Idol or stays for a long time,only reason why I am watching this season.Not to mention is really cute,love her.
Crystal is multi talented she sings blues, country rock , writes songs and plays the guitar and harmonica ,she is the best.Janis was grate but all of her music sounded alike ,this girl came out of no where and is by far the most talented singer and writer I have ever heard.
After seeing her on American Idol tonight, I am not surprised to see her singing this song! She has an amazing voice! I will probably get the song she did tonight from itunes! I don't usually pay much attention to Idol, but I will watch it to see Crystal sing! She really is an amazing singer!
Once upon a time there was Janis Joplin and she unleashed herself to the world. Unfortunately she died an untimely death. It was a really sad experience for the Earth. Decades passed and nobody came close until CRYSTAL HIT THE EARTH AND NOW WE HAVE THE NEXT SUPERSTAR FINALLY!! Crystal, you are so gifted and so real; this is what we need RIGHT NOW YOU GIRL OWN THIS WORLD IN MUSIC AND I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU CAME TO THIS EARTH TO SHOW THE WORLD WHAT REAL MUSIC IS..JANIS WOULD BE PROUD, WE LOVE U
never watched idol til this season. miss sox is the only reason i watch. i know the love outweighs the struggle. keep making music no matter what girl. i'm in love.
Crystal... Girl you are flying now....start backing up because you are a superstar who does not need to win this show to make it.... rock on... LOVE LOVE LOVE you!!!!
i didnt even watch Idol but whenever i was flippin channels n seen here performing id stop n watch she should of won without a doubt she is the real winner!!!
I think Crystal is so talented, so much more than the other contestants. She is always on, sings the songs that are right for her voice and nails them every week. She did this Joplin Joplin song amazing. Kudos Krystal...
I'd love for her to win this year! She is the best! But even if for some reason she doesn't win, she still has a great future, and as most of us know, many former contestants are having more successful careers than the actual winners out there. Good luck Crystal! You have my vote! :D
SUPER SUPER SUPER and I LOVE YOUR MICROPHONE STAND!!!! I have never seen one like that before Unique and Beautiful just like you!!!!! God Bless You in everything that you do.
By far, head and shoulders THE BEST. Didi is no way shape or form can even begin to match Crystal....nor can Lilly, who sounds the same in every song. This chick can blow...she is SO versatile...she can sing everything from Aretha to Joplin and back again....AND she's down to earth.... a dollar bill won't change her or make her "sell out...." She deserves it, best wishes U go girl!!!! No one can even TOUCH you this season!!
This is the first video I found of Crystal when I put her name in you tube from the first audition, I havn't been able to stop watching it her and Frankie are so awesome!!! And Johnny Cash Giving the Finger I laughed so hard at that!!! Ok I will be Voting the night away on Wednesday!!!!♥♥♥ Love You Crystal!!!
I hope that that was a small audience there that night, because if it wasn't there are twelve people walking around this world without souls. This young woman deserves a rollicking roar of applause for THAT performance. Dis I mention that she is beautiful, too?
this lady here is the real deal....she loves what shes doing and you can really tell she feels the music.....she is the best on AI.....but even by some chance she dont win, it wont even matter because she is the best talent ive seen in a long time...and shes going to make it bigtime!!
I know her. I met her at a New Years Eve get together in 2008. Crystal and I are both friends with the same person and we started to make friends too. I met Crystal when she was pregnant with her son. I got to meet her son, Tony just recently, he's an adorable little guy. I auditioned for Idol this season too, but didn't make it. Frankly, even if I had, I don't think I would have stood a chance against Crystal. I encourage you all to vote for her! She is #1 on Idol this year!
@backhandfloater Yeah it's deep but so is Crystal. What a throw back. I have been waiting for an artist like her my whole adult life. She has the combination of soul, creativity, humbleness, and a natural born talent. Her range is beautiful at all levels. Just hope that the "machine" doesn't destroy what is so good and pure about her.
i am such a huge fan the time i use to see you walk downtown toledo i told my self in my head she's going to be somebody shes going to be something I LOVE YOU CRYSTAL
This is just a reminder that tonight on Jay Leno is CRYSTAL! And she will of course be promoting her EPIC Cd! She has surpassed by highest expectations on this CD and Holy Toledo is just mindblowing in this new version! It just bounces off the walls in pure emotion! Please besides of course buying Crystal's CD for yourselves, please buy her CD for others as XMAS gifts, 11 days from release date to XMAS and it will turn on others too who don't know Crystal yet! And it will increase sales!!!!
Wow, she can sing and he is an animal on the bass guitar. Well done you two.
I keep coming back to this vid. GREAT STUFF!
This chick ROCKS this song! Not trying to "imitate" Janis; just letting it wail with her own touch. GREAT stuff, and a real talent!
I saw her live a few day's ago.believe me she can sing, write, and play.I've got her CD's seen her on TV and RUclips but there is nothing like being in the room with that voice filling it.I'm a bigger fan now than i was before.the girl's got a big soul to go with that big voice.
She's absolutely perfect just the way she is. I hope the industry doesn't try to change her. She brings realism to the stage and was born to sing this style.... Classic style Blues/Rock/Soul.
You can tell she was really feeling it when she was singing this, she never opened her eyes. She amazes me. What a God given gift she has. I love the mic stand. I
I get goose bumps everytime she sings, what a gifted young woman. God bless you Crystal.
Great! Crystal,you are already a star----take it and run with it! I'm so glad you didn't quit American Idol because you definately deserve to be there.I will be a fan forever and I'm looking forward to your cd's.
I watch this every week. This is who she was before she hit the big time...pure, raw, terrific.
She will win of course even if she losrs.
It really doesn't matter if she wins American Idol or not.
We all know she is the winner and the best talent American Idol has ever had.
God bless you Crystal!! You deserve the best because you are the best!!
I am such a huge fan of Crystal, I vote for her several times every week! Her voice and her personality are so awesome!
True genuine talent that comes around every now and then. I would buy her music now. Great sound.
Not many people give me chills when singing, you Ms. Crystal have done that. I'm from Toledo, so that is actually how I heard of you & now I can't stop listening. Wishing you all the very best. Bring it home! :)
Hope you win American Idol 2010. You are the best singer and I cannot wait to hear what you are going to sing each week. You've nailed it so far! I'm voting for you, Crystal!
Can't stop watchin...she's too much. She's gotta take the world by storm with her amazing talent. The soul that she has is mindblowing.
She's a natural...I would never compare artists, everyone brings something new to a song, you can feel music in her soul and on top of that she has the talent, what a double whammy. She is the best out of Idol I have seen yet. I don't care who has done what for personal gain, all I know is that I FEEL GOOD when she sings. When someone can do that it goes beyond just music....I love you Crys!
she gives me goosebumps every single time! LOVE her!!!!
Amazing voice, and such a natural! Like her and looking forward for more!
Childhood friends and musical partners, Crystal and Frankie
kicking out some major vocals and riffs!!!
BTW, Frankie is my award winning six-stringed bassist son and I've known Crystal since she was a sparkle in her Mama's eyes!
Love them both dearly and cannot wait to see them perform together again!
Please VOTE every Tuesday...1.866.IDOLS_ _!!!
Thanx for you support and loving prayers!
The best thing to happen to American Idol in years! This woman has SOUL that just pours out with every song and every smile!
She is amazing, hands down.... and to the person that said she'll be forgotten by Christmas... It's almost been a year since the last season of American Idol aired it's auditions, she hasn't done alot in the public eye and people are still looking her up.
This "old soul" gal IS the IDOL!! Confidence and talent exudes from her very being!!THX for posting!!
Outstanding. This girl hits a piece of my heart when she sings, what a voice!
I cant stop listening to this. This girl is amazing. Will be rooting for her on Idol. What a voice.
Frankly I don't think American Idol has anyone this year that can hold a candle to Crystal Bowersox. She REALLY is excellent and I will always buy everything she
makes available. She was the best of what was available last year too.
she really is awsome. i have never looked foward to watching idol so much each week
I'm from the time of janis, and i have to say I love you crystal, I have played janis for about 40 yrs, now I can listen to a new performer with that raspy voice that i like so well, go girl
Absolutely lovin' Crystal. Astounding talent. Crystal fan from Scotland!!!!!!!
she has the most amazing voice...her and Lee were my favs right from the start and I wish they both could have won...she did awesome on the show and I can't wait to see her in concert...absolutely love her!!!!
such an amazing artist with strong presence and maturity! i hope the audience of american idol is mature enough to know how special she is.
the world hasn't seen many 'real' and idealistic musicians these days. i think it's about time for us to see some again.
That's the best thing I've seen and heard all day long
I can't get over how freaking amazing this is... raw and pure, not singing like she's trying to win anything, but singing her heart out like she is just "feeling it". And the cute bass player with the awesome skills and great back up... perfection!
I've never watched American Idol before. I am a serious fan of Crystal now. Some people say that those who win American Idol never paid their dues. This video proves that she has. I'm watching Idol til the end, and I'm voting for Bowersox. God, I hope this is the future of music. Back to our roots! FINALLY!
She's great! Of all the Idol contestants, I think she may be the best. I'd bet money she's in the top 5. She's got talent all over the place. Way to go, woman!
Mamasox you have got so many many fans. Love your singing. It just makes me feel good down to my soul. Thank you soooo much for being on the show. Please hang in there cutie.
Absolute talent - no artist has ever hit me like her!
Go Crystal!
I love your voice Crystal!!!! thanks for sharing.
I am so glad that Crystal is being noticed for the artist she is! American Idol has her to thank for having any kind of season at all this year. I tune in each week just to see what Crystal will sing. I would definitely go to see her live.
You are fantastic -- I love everything about your voice and musicianship -- I hope you win Idol - you are a star!!!
Wow!. After just having listened on itunes to her performance on Idol singing CCR's song she reminded me so much of janis Joplin and I wondered if there were any internet sounds bites of her. I am a very happy 51 year old watching this!. This is absolutely amazing!!! Thanks
It is performances like this that will shine out into the universe forevermore:)
Shine on.....
The siren call - the enticing appeal of something alluring. "he succumbed to the siren call of the wilderness"
Crystal's voice mesmerizes me. She soothes my soul like no other songstress. I am drawn to her like the sea merchants were drawn to sirens of greek mythology.
The total package...Great voice, great stage presence but best of all, it's all natural for her. No pretense...The gal is just doin her thing. That's what makes me love her so. If she doesn't win AI it would be a shame. But ya know what, she's already the winner and I'm just glad I can see and hear this great artist. You rock girl...
Wow.... absolutely amazing!! She is the TRUE American Idol!!! You GO girl!!!!
Crystal Bowersox is amazing,talented singer and musician.I hope she wins Idol or stays for a long time,only reason why I am watching this season.Not to mention is really cute,love her.
I love her! She is so beautiful and doesn't even seem to know it! Great singer.
I AM SO buying her album the day it comes out!
Please buy it friends, don't download it. This girl deserves every penny she can get.
Crystal is multi talented she sings blues, country rock , writes songs and plays the guitar and harmonica ,she is the best.Janis was grate but all of her music sounded alike ,this girl came out of no where and is by far the most talented singer and writer I have ever heard.
After seeing her on American Idol tonight, I am not surprised to see her singing this song! She has an amazing voice! I will probably get the song she did tonight from itunes! I don't usually pay much attention to Idol, but I will watch it to see Crystal sing! She really is an amazing singer!
Once upon a time there was Janis Joplin and she unleashed herself to the world. Unfortunately she died an untimely death. It was a really sad experience for the Earth. Decades passed and nobody came close until CRYSTAL HIT THE EARTH AND NOW WE HAVE THE NEXT SUPERSTAR FINALLY!! Crystal, you are so gifted and so real; this is what we need RIGHT NOW YOU GIRL OWN THIS WORLD IN MUSIC AND I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU CAME TO THIS EARTH TO SHOW THE WORLD WHAT REAL MUSIC IS..JANIS WOULD BE PROUD, WE LOVE U
I love this girl, Crystal puts Life back in the show for ME!! I will be voting for her till the end!!
Love, Love, Love this woman! She is amazing!
I loved the song you did tonight I cried! You are the next American Idol! CONGRATULATIONS girl! love ya!!!
She is so COOL!!!! The only contestant I've ever gotten really excited about.
I completely adore her.
She's an amazing woman with an incredible voice.
She is awesome and her voice is very unique..loving her
never watched idol til this season. miss sox is the only reason i watch. i know the love outweighs the struggle. keep making music no matter what girl. i'm in love.
she is just amazing, you can see her strife and determination in her eyes, shes gonna be big man
I believe we are witnessing a legend in the makings!
Crystal... Girl you are flying now....start backing up because you are a superstar who does not need to win this show to make it.... rock on... LOVE LOVE LOVE you!!!!
this never gets old...best version ive heard so far...
Amazing rendition, everyone should be watching out for her his year. Vote!
This video man they're amazing
The girl has soul!!! I would love to go to a full concert of hers. She is so real and genuine. She has got to win or this show is over for me.
i didnt even watch Idol but whenever i was flippin channels n seen here performing id stop n watch she should of won without a doubt she is the real winner!!!
I saw the bass player sitting in Crystal's friend section during her Bobby McGee performance applauding her like crazy. She is magic!
I love this girl!!! She is awesome to the Nth degree. Love love love her!!! and she likes all my favorite artists too..
I think Crystal is so talented, so much more than the other contestants. She is always on, sings the songs that are right for her voice and nails them every week. She did this Joplin Joplin song amazing. Kudos Krystal...
I'd love for her to win this year! She is the best! But even if for some reason she doesn't win, she still has a great future, and as most of us know, many former contestants are having more successful careers than the actual winners out there. Good luck Crystal! You have my vote! :D
The most refreshing talent I've seen in a long time. Hope she gets over. America as usual, blew it.
Crystal! You go girl. You are the only one in this year's Idol contest. You will win!
SUPER SUPER SUPER and I LOVE YOUR MICROPHONE STAND!!!! I have never seen one like that before Unique and Beautiful just like you!!!!! God Bless You in everything that you do.
Crystal You are amazing. Rooting for you all the way.
By far, head and shoulders THE BEST. Didi is no way shape or form can even begin to match Crystal....nor can Lilly, who sounds the same in every song. This chick can blow...she is SO versatile...she can sing everything from Aretha to Joplin and back again....AND she's down to earth.... a dollar bill won't change her or make her "sell out...." She deserves it, best wishes U go girl!!!! No one can even TOUCH you this season!!
I love Crystal Bowersox!! She is and will always be Toledo, Ohio's American Idol.
This is the first video I found of Crystal when I put her name in you tube from the first audition, I havn't been able to stop watching it her and Frankie are so awesome!!! And Johnny Cash Giving the Finger I laughed so hard at that!!! Ok I will be Voting the night away on Wednesday!!!!♥♥♥ Love You Crystal!!!
I hope that that was a small audience there that night, because if it wasn't there are twelve people walking around this world without souls. This young woman deserves a rollicking roar of applause for THAT performance. Dis I mention that she is beautiful, too?
Crystal You Rock out girl...Love from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
She is amazing. I can't believe she didn't win American Idol, but Lee was great too. I am so glad she has a contract, can't wait to buy her cd.
Crystal... you will be in the top 10... for sure!!!!!
Every album this girl makes will be in my possession!!!!
this lady here is the real deal....she loves what shes doing and you can really tell she feels the music.....she is the best on AI.....but even by some chance she dont win, it wont even matter because she is the best talent ive seen in a long time...and shes going to make it bigtime!!
I know her. I met her at a New Years Eve get together in 2008. Crystal and I are both friends with the same person and we started to make friends too. I met Crystal when she was pregnant with her son. I got to meet her son, Tony just recently, he's an adorable little guy. I auditioned for Idol this season too, but didn't make it. Frankly, even if I had, I don't think I would have stood a chance against Crystal.
I encourage you all to vote for her! She is #1 on Idol this year!
an awsome song covered beautifully......fantastic bass!!!! luvd it.....
Crystal Bowersox is and always will be, my American Idol.
She is sooo good ! Great talent !
I Love You Crystal My Whole Family Will be Voting for You in Arizona
I havent watched this since 2010. I still fucking love it to death. ❤
It’s fantastic
Best version ever pure class❤
I freaking love this girl!!!!! And wow does she rock the Janis like not too many can. I can't wait to see how far she goes in life!
ohhh damn so great she is....I cant stop listening.I really hope she is winner of American Idol.She is she best.
@backhandfloater Yeah it's deep but so is Crystal. What a throw back. I have been waiting for an artist like her my whole adult life. She has the combination of soul, creativity, humbleness, and a natural born talent. Her range is beautiful at all levels. Just hope that the "machine" doesn't destroy what is so good and pure about her.
Love love from Brazil!!!
i am such a huge fan the time i use to see you walk downtown toledo i told my self in my head she's going to be somebody shes going to be something I LOVE YOU CRYSTAL
Pure Brilliance !! Nothing else to say really - Crystal's awesome !
I love her voice and her vibe..she is phenomeonal! Go Mommasox!
Love Crystal! She is the one to beat, its hers to lose, she is the best this year, Go get em Crystal!
She's sooo good. So impressive. Really amazing.
she lives literally 5 miles from me. i have never met her, but it's nice to see a native person making it big :)
This is just a reminder that tonight on Jay Leno is CRYSTAL! And she will of course be promoting her EPIC Cd! She has surpassed by highest expectations on this CD and Holy Toledo is just mindblowing in this new version! It just bounces off the walls in pure emotion! Please besides of course buying Crystal's CD for yourselves, please buy her CD for others as XMAS gifts, 11 days from release date to XMAS and it will turn on others too who don't know Crystal yet! And it will increase sales!!!!