Joshua Gracin
Vital Statistics:
Joshua is 22 years old and is currently stationed at Oceanside, CA, where he is a Lance Corporal in the Marines.
He was voted out on May 7. His American Idol performances were:
- I’ll Be
- Baby I Need Your Lovin’
- I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing
- Ain’t Goin’ Down ‘Til the Sun Comes Up
- Celebration
- Amazed
- Piano Man
- That's When I'll Stop Loving You
- Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
- Bad Blood
- Jive Talkin'
- To Love Somebody
Articles about Joshua on this site and our sister site, RealityNewsOnline
Oprah Takes Us Behind the Scenes at ‘American Idol’, by David Bloomberg: Earlier this week, Oprah Winfrey dedicated her entire show to American Idol, including a behind-the-scenes look, interviews with the judges and contestants, and Kelly Clarkson singing her newest single!
The American (Idol) Revolution: Gracin the Stage, by Bruce Barker: Bruce thinks that Joshua still has a career ahead of him, and he explains why. But beyond that, who will be the next American Idol? And how should that person be managed and produced? Bruce, of course, has answers.
Vocal Masterclass 301 for ‘American Idol’ Contestants: The Final Four, by Rosanne Simunovic: After the final four performances of this week, it’s time for another class in vocals and performance from our resident voice instructor. Who improved? Who didn’t? And how can they all get better?
Joshua Gracin: His Fans and Detractors, by Donna Reynolds: Despite wanting him to leave, Joshua’s exit this week did not make Donna jump for joy. Quite the contrary, she recognizes the sacrifices he made to be on the show. She also discusses some of his fans and detractors.
Why Joshua Lost, by David Bloomberg: Joshua stuck around much longer than most people expected. He provided us with this season's most shocking moment last week. But now he's gone. What happened to change things?
American Idol 2, May 7: Stayin’ Alive?, by David Bloomberg: Last season at this time, we had The Big Shocker of Nikki beating Tamyra. This week, will Josh once again pull through? Or is it finally his time to say goodbye?
Attack of the Killer Males, by Gil Sery: In their final four performance, Gil thinks the men all stepped it up. Will Kimberley make it another week?
Mike’s Idol Thoughts, May 6: Ruben Scores with BeeGees Hits, by Mike DeGeorge: Mike takes a look at the final four performances, answers some questions, and hopes the local Fox affiliate doesn't interrupt the show for weather bulletins! Let's follow along with his thoughts.
American Idol 2, May 6: Pulling Out All the Stops!, by David Bloomberg: The final four know they need to bring it tonight or they may not have another chance. Clay has some fun with one song while Josh countrifies a couple of BeeGee hits. Who will stay and who will go?
The Voters’ Dream! The Contestants’ Nightmare!, by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne has learned a lot in her career of training singers. One of them is that being a good singer isn’t enough – you also have to be prepared for the life such a singer leads. The voters may dream of getting their idol into the center stage, but if that idol is in the middle of a nightmare – like Joshua is – it’s time to let him go.
The American (Idol) Revolution: Semper Hi-Fi, by Bruce Barker: In a slight departure from his regular Revolution column, Bruce takes a look at the Trenyce and Joshua situation, including a recommendation of what Josh should do and what you, the viewer, can do as well.
Voter Fraud: Has It Really Come to This?, by Gil Sery: We reported earlier on the pro-Josh website that encourages people to get those who don’t even watch to vote for Josh. Here is another look at that topic, along with all of the additional considerations that might come if this campaign actually were to succeed.
Vocal Masterclass 201 for ‘American Idol’ Contestants, by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne, a voice instructor, is back again to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of our final five last week. Some have improved greatly, some seriously need a voice coach if they are to overcome their problems.
The Josh Campaign, by Donna Reynolds: Is it fair for a website to encourage a campaign that not only has viewers voting, but also has them roping in other people who don't even watch the show? That's exactly what at least one pro-Josh site is doing…
What Went Wrong and How We Can Prevent It, by Gil Sery: The biggest shock of this week on American Idol might not have been Trenyce leaving and Josh staying, but Ruben being in the bottom two! What went wrong and how can viewers make sure it doesn’t happen again?
The Marine Has Landed – In the Final Four, by Donna Reynolds: As Donna watched the Results Show this week, she was certain Josh would be going. What happened? How did he stay? She has some ideas on that – and some reasons why he shouldn’t.
My Trenyce Goodbye, by Phil Kural: Why did Trenyce leave? Who should have gone in her place? Phil says goodbye by both talking about Trenyce’s performances and also who should have gone in her place.
Why Trenyce Lost, by David Bloomberg: It was a shocking result - Joshua not even in the bottom two while Trenyce left the show. But it's not completely unexpected. Let's take a look at why Josh stayed… and why Trenyce lost.
‘American Idol’ Discovers New Winner: The Re-Dial Button, by Rosanne Simunovic: The votes are in - but who really won this week? The American public? The show itself? Any of the contestants? Or a relatively small population of people who can eagerly hit redial on their phones?
American Idol 2, April 30: Love Won’t Keep Us Together, by David Bloomberg: It's the biggest American Idol shocker since Nikki beat out Tamyra. In fact, we even visit some with Tamyra before the results. And Justin Guarini. And Burt Bacharach. And… phew! Eventually we get to those shocking results, though. Not only will you be unable to believe who stays, but you won't believe who is in the bottom two either!
Mike’s Idol Thoughts, April 29: Some Move Up, Others Go Down, by Mike DeGeorge: Clay’s fans may be a bit overzealous, but Clay himself came out and kicked serious butt. Mike provides his thoughts on the performances of the final five. Some have been crowing about Trenyce – what does Mike have to say?
American Idol 2, April 29: Two-for-Tuesday with Neil Sedaka, by David Bloomberg: We're down to the final five and that means time for two performances by each contestant. And one of them is by guest judge Neil Sedaka! One slip-up can knock the performers out of the game. Can Joshua Gracin pull himself up to the level of the other singers, or are we going to tell him goodbye?
First Impressions of the AI2 Love Songs CD, by David Bloomberg: The American Idol Season 2 All-Time Classic American Love Songs CD came out today, so it’s time for a first impressions review. Do Ruben, Clay, and Kimberley live up to their hype? Do the others rise to the challenge? Let’s find out.
The Voters Get It Right – Finally, by Donna Reynolds: Finally, the voters got rid of the person who least deserved to be on American Idol. There are still two more before we get to Donna's dream team, so we'll see if voters continue to go according to talent. How can each of that dream team polish themselves and best prepare to be the American Idol?
Vocal Masterclass 101 for ‘American Idol’ Contestants, by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne is a voice teacher who has been watching the contestants American Idol 2. Here we have her Master Class in voice and state technique that looks at the strengths and weaknesses of each of the remaining five plus the two most recently voted off.
The American (Idol) Revolution: Uncomfortably Numb, by Bruce Barker: Bruce thought the war was won, but then a new battle emerged when the Unholy One paid a visit to American Idol. Who lost their fights and who came out not only unscathed, but perhaps even better than before?
Simon Says… I’ve Got to Market One of These Singers, by L. Dougherty: Did you notice how Simon has changed his comments lately, especially with this week’s performances? Have we perhaps gotten to the point where Simon is realizing that he has to market at least one of these singers and so it’s time to start molding them?
American Idol 2, April 23: Love Didn’t Lead Them Back, by David Bloomberg: It's time for the results! David was absolutely certain that Trenyce would be heading home. The judges are certain that Carmen should be the one to go. So who is right? There is a new record number of votes and even a brand new Diane Warren song written just for the contestants. All in all, a lot of TV fit into a single half-hour show.
Mike’s Idol Thoughts, April 22: Top 3/Bottom 3, by Mike DeGeorge: After watching this week's performances, it's easy for Mike to pick a top three for the night and a bottom three. Within that top group, though, it's not so easy to place 'em. Who does Mike think did well and who will be going home? Let's take a look.
American Idol: The Mind of the Voter, by David Bloomberg: While those of us who write about American Idol have a very good idea of how we think people should vote, they often surprise us. Other viewers have their own ideas about how they should make up their minds. Some make sense, others not so much, but in the end will it come down to a rightful winner?
American Idol 2, April 22: Big Hits and Bigger Misses, by David Bloomberg: Diane Warren has written some huge hits. But sometimes when you swing for the fence, you end up striking out instead. Which was the case for Josh Gracin? He changed style again, but is that a good thing or a bad thing?
American Idol 2, April 21: The ‘Halfway Home’ Special, by David Bloomberg: Sometimes, two nights a week of American Idol just isn't enough - at least as far as Fox is concerned. So we get a full hour special on Monday night to look at the six remaining finalists and hear them each perform a song of their choosing. No judges, no results, just chatting with Ryan and singing.
An American Idol Passover, by Andrea Shuman: When Andrea’s Passover seder turned into an opportunity to watch the American Idol results show with younger family members, she got some insight into the viewing – and voting – habits of the younger crowd.
American Idol 2, April 16: Wake Up, Virginia…, by Sting7: Despite the protestations of his fans, Clay Aiken has slid to number two in this race. Last night, Clay showed he's savvy enough to make fun of his own ballad-rich reputation, and talented enough to pull off an up-tempo number. Or did he? Can America embrace this new incarnation of Clay?
Thoughts on Contestants & Judges, April 15: Sing Us a Song…, by David Bloomberg: It was time for the contestants to tackle the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel. Some did a great job with the material while others just didn’t seem to know what to do with it at all. Which category was Carmen in? Read on for David’s thoughts – and you can also play along in a hidden song game.
Mike’s Idol Thoughts, April 15: Streetlife Serenaders, by Mike DeGeorge: Mike's a big Billy Joel fan, but did the contestants live up to his expectations? Did Ruben continue to impress him? Did Clay's attempt to break out of his mold make him want to tell you about it?
American Idol 2, April 15: You Have to Be a Big Shot, Don’t You?, by Sting7: Meet Ruben Studdard, by all accounts the heir-apparent to the American Idol crown. But, the race is not over; in fact, the game has definitely changed! Tonight marked the occasion of his first negative critique, and another contestant has made their presence known! Is Ruben in jeopardy?
American Idol 2: Mid-Season Report Card, by Sting7: When you are Number One, there's nowhere else to go. No problems to solve. It ain't broke; don't fix it. Right? Not so fast. Time for midterms for everyone involved in American Idol, in front of and behind the cameras. An exhaustive look at where they are, and what may be in store for them.
American Idol 2, April 9 – Corey Clark: The Aftermath, by Sting7: What has Kimberley Locke ever done to you? She's nailed her performances for the last three weeks. She hasn't broken any laws. Yet she was in the bottom three on last week's results show. It counts this week too! Randy Jackson cried foul, but does America say her "heart will go on"?
Thoughts on Contestants & Judges, April 8: They Can’t All Be #1, by David Bloomberg: All of the songs performed this week may have been #1 on the charts, but most of the singers definitely did not perform up to #1 standards. A few had to have the performances of their lives… and didn't. Those who were almost certainly safe were the ones who just added another new layer. Can Carmen make it through this week?
Mike’s Idol Thoughts, April 8: Too Much Celine, But…, by Mike DeGeorge: Out of all the #1 singles released, the eight finalists had to choose two Celine Dion songs? But still, one of the singers made it sound good to Mike. Was it Kimberley Locke or Trenyce? You'll just have to read on to find out.
American Idol 2, April 8: No, Really, What Did You Think?, by Sting7: Poor Trenyce. This beautiful and gifted entertainer has found herself in the wake of Corey Clark's spiral! She was actually in the bottom two of last week's results show, though few think she deserved to be there. Now, she has a chance to get out of the basement. Will 'the power of love' move her up?
Readers Speak Out on the Joshua Gracin Controversies, by David Bloomberg: My article on the controversies surrounding Joshua Gracin provoked a good deal of comment from just about every direction. Let’s take a look at a sampling of these comments and think about where everybody is coming from when it comes to Josh and his stint on American Idol.
The American (Idol) Revolution: The Torture Chamber, by Bruce Barker: After being tortured for an hour by disco music, at least we could look forward to the Results Show, right? Well, no, not really. Bruce is one unhappy camper after that waste of time – and here is why.
The Joshua Gracin Controversies, by David Bloomberg: Joshua Gracin, the Marine and American Idol finalist, has been at the center of several swirling controversies lately. First, should he even be on the show rather than fighting in Iraq? Second, should he have gotten as many votes as he did this week when he obviously had the worst performance? Were people voting for Joshua the singer or Joshua the Marine - and how should he feel about that?
American Idol 2, April 2: Too Much Time on My Hands, by Sting7: Disco Week left Simon eager for the last dance, and willing to give a scathing critique to can't-go-wrong Clay Aiken, and a good review to his own Wildcard pick Carmen Rasmusen. Hmmm. Does America also think she is "the most commercial?" Prepare to be shocked!
Thoughts on Contestants & Judges, April 1: Let Disco Die, by David Bloomberg: It’s back to the days of Disco – why can’t we just let them die away?! Anyway, we have a lousy explanation from Fox on Corey’s expulsion, a lousy explanation from Corey on what happened, and a really lousy job of singing by one of the contestants. Nobody was as good as usual, which is another reason to let Disco die. But let’s see what the contestants and judges did and said.
Mike’s Idol Thoughts, April 1: Get Up and Dance, by Mike DeGeorge: Mike substituted in an American Idol column last week, but now it’s time for more. Follow Mike as he presents his thoughts as the action is happening on the screen. It’s like you’re in his living room with him!
American Idol 2, April 1: Fool Me Once…, by Sting7: This time, American Idol couldn't brush the expulsion under the rug. Corey Clark speaks in his own defense. It's also Disco Week: Simon warned Joshua Gracin that this could be trouble for him if he intends to stay country. Is it "taps" for the popular Marine?
The American (Idol) Revolution: Death Before Disco, by Bruce Barker: It's another missive from the ultra-secret revolutionary headquarters. We've managed to sneak some more rock into American Idol, but more importantly we have potential idols who go completely against the grain. Let's take a look at how everybody did.
Thoughts and Impressions on ‘American Idol’: March 25, by Mike DeGeorge: How did the top 10 perform in the genre of country-rock (or at least songs that at one time were recorded as country)? What singled out a great performance from a bad one when both were singing songs Mike doesn’t like? And how did “country” contestants Joshua and Carmen do?
American Idol 2, March 26: Third Time’s the Charm, by David Bloomberg: Tuesday night gave us an interesting mix, which made it difficult to predict just who would end up leaving. I had predicted Julia, Corey, and Trenyce. Was I even close? And what did the judges think of the three America picked?
American Idol 2, March 25: Country? Rock? Or Just More Ballads?, by David Bloomberg: The theme for this week is supposed to be "country-rock." But you wouldn't know it from listening to a number of the contestants, who just took the opportunity to bring us more ballads. Did Ruben fall into this trap or did he jump into the new genre?
Versatility Will Narrow the Field, by Carl Esperance: As we move through the weeks of American Idol, the singers are being asked to perform for different genres. What will this mean for somebody like Joshua, who is now saying he’s sticking to country, as opposed to Clay, who has tackled a variety of different types of songs? Who can we expect to face the challenge and succeed?
Most Contestants Raising Their Game, by L. Dougherty: Whether it was the presence of Gladys Knight or last year’s winner Kelly Clarkson, something raised the game of a number of our contestants. Unfortunately, not everybody was included in that group. Charles wasn’t one of them, but did he deserve to go or should it have been somebody else?
American Idol 2, March 19: You Can’t Win, by David Bloomberg: American Idol had a full hour to fill with its results show. Two group songs showed off the vocal talents of our performers, but it wasn't until near the end that we found out our bottom three. Could Julia survive another week?
Thoughts and Impressions on ‘American Idol’: March 18, by Sting7: Kimberley seeks redemption, Josh seeks a genre, Julia seeks to endear herself to America again, Clay seeks to show his range (there's more?), Kimberly Caldwell seeks her big, convincing performance, and Charles seeks to survive another week. My thoughts on a very satisfying week of performances.
American Idol 2, March 18: Grooving to the Movies, by David Bloomberg: It's time for movie songs as Gladys Knight joins the judges and Kelly Clarkson sings a song from her own upcoming film. But what about the contestants? There are a few snags and a few greats. Where does Joshua Gracin fit in with his country version of an Aerosmith tune?
The American (Idol) Revolution: The X Factor, by Bruce Barker: Even though Vanessa has been executed, the revolution continues – and Simon can’t stop it now. There are so many contestants left who don’t fit neatly into some pop category that we are taking back our freedom of music. See what Bruce has to say about the remaining 11 and how they stack up – and why does he say that Joshua Gracin is this year’s Tamyra?
Is It Better to Be Bad than Mediocre?, by Brent Wolgamott: We’ve seen a number of theories about why Vanessa lost, but Brent thinks he’s hit on the main one: She wasn’t bad, but she wasn’t great. Read on for his explanation and his predictions of how others, including Carmen and Charles will do.
American Idol 2, March 12: Blame the Producers, by Sting7: The first to go has been decided. In the early stages of the competition like this, anything can happen, and the most innocent things can be devastating. Charles Grigsby (right), we learned, sings as he stocks shelves at his local grocery store. Will America send him back to that store and the real world?
Thoughts on Contestants & Judges – The Top 12 Show Why They’re There, by David Bloomberg: If the talent shown Tuesday night is any indication, we are in for a great ride this season. Nobody blew it big-time, at least in the singing. And several really showed their stuff. But will backlash against Carmen or the egotistical display of Julia cost them this week?
American Idol 2, March 11: Make Me Motown, by Sting7: The first night in front of a live audience, the first theme is Motown. The first time we see some separate from the pack, others start to show cracks, and one individual should have their bags packed. Is America preparing to dismiss its favorite Marine, Joshua Gracin?
American Idol 2, February 26: Gotcha!, by Sting7: In the most surprising "results show" of the season, a few finalists found themselves on an emotional rollercoaster.
Thoughts on Contestants & Judges – The Fourth Group: Egos Over Talent, by David Bloomberg: Singers who are thought of as "divas" generally have the talent first and then the ego. On American Idol this week we saw that some people get all mixed up. Ego first, then, maybe talent. Maybe…
American Idol 2, February 25: Dying Flowers and Sinking Ships, by Sting7: Judges were in good cheer, in spite of subpar performances from most. Juanita Barber says Simon and Randy "don't know singing," is there any chance America agrees with her?
The American (Idol) Revolution: The Gloves Come Off, by Bruce Barker: The fourth group was to be the Revolution’s best chance – until they discovered the Frenchie connection. Still, there is hope with rocker Patrick and Marine Joshua. Be wary of the divas as the fight continues.
Reality News Update: Divas, Dancers, and Fakers on Cable, Plus a Marine on ‘American Idol’, by David Bloomberg: There’s all sorts of news in reality TV today. We have new shows debuting on cable that involve more singers, dancers, and people pretending to be something they aren’t. Plus, what’s the story on the marine who made it to Hollywood for American Idol?
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