Grimes Is Judging a Futuristic Version of ‘American Idol’
Grimes is making her reality television debut with a new show that sounds
On Friday, Deadline reported the musician and AI communist will appear as a judge on Fox’s new avatar singing competition, Alter Ego. And from the premise of the Rocsi Diaz-hosted show, it sure seems like Alter Ego could give similar programs a run for their money, especially since it seems like the futuristic love child of American Idol andThe Masked Singer.
Alongside a judging panel that also includes Alanis Morissette, Nick Lachey and Will.i.am, Grimes will help determine who’s the best virtual entertainer amongst several singers reinventing themselves as the ideal performer.
“Alter Ego merges talent and technology to revolutionize the singing competition show in only a way Fox can do,” as Fox’s Rob Wade said in a statement. “We are so excited to bring the fantastic will.i.am, Alanis, Grimes, Nick and Rocsi together as they search for the next big singing star, allowing incredible vocalists a chance to realize their dreams and perform like never before.” Talk about a technological twist indeed.
Read Deadline’s full report, here.
American Idol Contestant Alex Miller performs live on FOX 45
‘American Idol’ alum to perform in Waynesville on Saturday
Saturday’s setlist includes Miller’s debut single and “American Idol” audition song “I’m Over You So Get Over Me,” as well as additional original tunes. With his new “roadhouse ready” band in tow, he’s also planning to put his own spin on beloved songs in the country genre.
“I’m actually starting to venture out to put more of a rock sound in my shows,” he said. “I want to give my audience a little variety. A lot of people like a lot of different things and it’s best to appeal to as many people as you possibly can.”
Miller’s passion for country music was nurtured on his grandfather’s cattle farm, and he’s been entertaining professionally since he was 7 years old. In addition to singing at church, he got his start with shows in and around Lancaster and steadily moved on to larger markets and stages, including Lucas Oil Stadium, WoodSongs and Renfro Valley. Country Music People Magazine notably declared his throwback, traditionalist sensibilities as “the kind of honky-tonk that’s been missing from Nashville for way too long.”
Later this summer, he will open for Hank Williams Jr. and Josh Turner. In addition to touring, he’s currently writing songs for an upcoming album, which he describes as having an “upbeat, happy, laidback” vibe, and hosts his “Tunes on Tuesday Live” show for his Facebook page.
As he anticipates his Waynesville appearance, which is headlined by the Richard Lynch Band, he’s basking in the glow of his potential, fully prepared to take country music by storm with the same endearing humility he showcased on “American Idol.”
“I was always going to be who I am,” he said. “That might have been my downfall on the show, but I feel like it’s a positive for the rest of my life. I wake up as Alex Miller and go to bed just the same.”
HOW TO GO
What: Alex Miller
Where: Keepin’ It Country Farm, 5329 Township Line Road, Waynesville
When: 7 p.m. Saturday; doors open at 6 p.m.
Cost: $25
Tickets: lovetattoofoundation.org
More info: keepinitcountryfarm.com