Browsing Tag: American Idol

American Idol's First Sikh Contestant is Back in the Spotlight

Like most performers, Gurpreet Singh Sarin will never forget the first time he performed live on stage. But unlike most, this singer's first public performance had an audience of millions, as he took the American Idol stage to sing Ray Charles' "Georgia on My Mind" for the show's judges and everyone watching at home.

I Went to a Sikh American Idol Watch Party for Gurpreet Singh Sarin's Triumphant Defeat

"America disagrees!" cried Suri. Maybe this was the best possible outcome for the night. American Idol's first Sikh contestant didn't have to win over the judges for America to still want him around.

Singing His Way Past Stereotypes

With more turban colors than a box of crayons, Gurpreet Singh Sarin is the brightest-looking semifinalist on ‘American Idol’ this year. He tells us about the controversy over his appearance and how he started singing in a Potbelly Sandwich Shop.