Jeremy Rosado
Jeremy German Rosado[1] (born March 24, 1992) is an American singer from Valrico, Florida. He placed thirteenth on the eleventh season of American Idol.[2]
Jeremy Rosado | |
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Birth name | Jeremy German Rosado |
Born | Valrico, Florida, United States | March 24, 1992
Genres | Pop, Christian pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | Save the City |
Website | www.jeremyrosado.com/ |
Early life
Rosado graduated from Durant High School in 2010.[3] He went to Hillsborough Community College[4] where he worked the front desk clerk at an infectious diseases doctor's office.[5] His musical influences are Francesca Battistelli, Kirk Franklin and Israel Houghton.[5]
American Idol
Rosado auditioned for American Idol four times in a row previously to the eleventh season.[5] Jennifer Lopez has dubbed him as "Jer-Bear."[6]
In the semi-finals, Rosado performed "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles.[7] He was not one of the top five vote getters, but was one of the six contestants selected to perform in the wild card round. In the wild card round, he performed "I Know You Won't" by Carrie Underwood and was one of the three contestants selected to be a wild card and advanced to the top 13.[8] In the top 13, he performed Stevie Wonder's "Ribbon in the Sky". He was the lowest male vote getter and went against Elise Testone, as the lowest female vote getter. The judges chose to save Testone and Rosado was eliminated from the competition.[9] He is the first male and fourth wild card finalist to be the eliminated first in the finals.
Performances/results
Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
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Audition | Auditioner's Choice | Not aired | N/A | Advanced | |
Hollywood Round, Part 1 | First Solo | "Superstar" | Delaney & Bonnie | N/A | Advanced |
Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "Mercy" | Duffy | N/A | Advanced |
Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Second Solo | Not aired | N/A | Advanced | |
Las Vegas Round | Songs from the 1950s Group Performance |
"Rockin' Robin" | Bobby Day | N/A | Advanced |
Final Judgement | Final Solo | "I Know You Won't" | Carrie Underwood | N/A | Advanced |
Top 25 (13 Men) | Personal Choice | "Gravity" | Sara Bareilles | 5 | Wild Card |
Wild Card | Personal Choice | "I Know You Won't" | Carrie Underwood | 2 | Advanced |
Top 13 | Stevie Wonder | "Ribbon in the Sky" | Stevie Wonder | 11 | Eliminated |
Post-Idol
After the show, Jeremey Rosado appeared on Live! with Kelly on March 12, 2012, the Today show the next day, and Good Morning America.[10][11][12] His first single, "Don't Be Afraid", was released on April 2, 2013.[13] His first studio album, Heartbeat, was released on August 28, 2015, by Save the City Records.
As of August 2016, Rosado is the Worship Leader for Free Life Chapel in Lakeland, Florida.
References
- Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: ROSADO JEREMY GERMAN". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- "American Idol - Access Hollywood". Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- "Locals survive another round of 'Idol'". March 2, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- "Magrane, Rosado make Idol top 13". March 2, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- "Greater Brandon's Jeremy Rosado Vying for American Idol Crown". February 22, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- "Close Call, but Pair of Local 'Idols' Advance". March 2, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- "American Idol: Jeremy Rosado's 'Gravity' Sends JLO Into Space". Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- "American Idol: Jessica Sanchez & Jeremy Rosado Make Top 13". Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- "American Idol Elimination Recap: Top 12 Revealed". Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- "Jeremy Rosado Sings "Gravity" on Live With Kelly (VIDEO)". Emusicality.com. March 12, 2012. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- "'American Idol': Jeremy Rosado Calls Jennifer Lopez's Support a 'Huge Blessing' (Video)". People magazine. March 9, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- "Will Valrico's Jeremy Rosado Get Another Chance on 'American Idol?'". Bloomingdale Riverview Patch. March 14, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- Mottaghian, Nahal. "Where is he now? Season 11's Jeremy Rosado". USA Today. Retrieved 13 March 2015.