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WATCH: Curtis Finch Jr. Fights Back Tears After Standing Ovation on American Idol

10:03 pm, March 6th, 2013

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Curtis Finch Jr. inspired the “American Idol” judges like none other on Wednesday’s show.

The entire panel was visibly moved by the contestant’s powerful rendition of “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly, and gave Finch a standing ovation as he fought back tears.

“We just had us a sermon in Vegas, baby! I believe you can fly, Curtis!” Keith Urban told him. ”You just ooze everything good and light and godly and whole. You just have so much hope in you and we need some of that.”

Nicki Minaj said Finch raises the bar every time he performs, and expressed that his talent ”is bigger than ‘American Idol.’”

“That is not even something that can be measured in the number of votes you get tonight,” said the rapper, adding, ”Curtis, I really hope and pray you make that kind of an album. People need that.”

Randy Jackson said the night’s competition didn’t even really begin til Finch performed, and told all the other contestants, “This is what you all should be doing.”

And Mariah Carey admitted she spends each week waiting for the contender to take the stage.

“I want to thank you for that performance,” she told Finch, ”because the energy you were giving off… is what I needed in my life right now.”

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  • icecream

    um…it’s not nearly as great as R. Kelly. My expectation wasn’t really met.

  • Jimmy Mackey

    Uh, Curtis wasn’t even close to R. Kelly’s version, but yes, I agree icecream. He over sang a lot and although it was emotional, he really didn’t hit the notes well or make the song very beautiful, just dramatic. I’ve always loved American Idol and still watch it, only now I work late at my DISH office. I got a DISH Hopper HD DVR though so I can watch the recordings later, and I can skip all of the commercials. I save enough time that way, so I can watch another show that same evening and I get more out of my relaxation when I come home.

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