DeAndre Brackensick

For more on his biography/career, see DeAndre Brackensick/Personal.

DeAndre Scot Brackensick (born October 21, 1994)^[1]^[2] was a contestant on Season 10 and Season 11 of American Idol.

Season 10 Audition[]

DeAndre's audition was not televised, nor was the city identified. At least two judges said "yes", allowing him to advance.

Season 10 Hollywood Round[]

DeAndre was shown during the second part of Hollywood Week, in a group called "The Minors", comprising of Sarina-Joi Crowe, Keonna Evans, Jalen Harris, and Felix Ramsey, who were all 15 to 16 years of age. They sang "Somebody to Love" by Queen. They received a standing ovation and all five advanced to the next round. After DeAndre's untelevised third round solo, he was placed in the fourth (and most populous) deliberation room, along with Rachel Zevita, Jimmie Allen, Thia Megia, Colton Dixon, Jessica Cunningham, Melinda Ademi, Jovany Barreto, Naima Adedapo, Jordan Dorsey, Brittany Mazur, Molly DeWolf Swensen, Tim Halperin, Ashthon Jones, Carson Higgins, Chelsea Sorrell, Paul McDonald, Karen Rodriguez, Hollie Cavanagh, Tiwan Strong, Ta-Tynisa Wilson, John Wayne Schulz, Symphony Howlett, Stefano Langone, Lauren Turner, Scotty McCreery, Sophia Shorai, and Julie Zorrilla, where it was revealed that everyone in the room had advanced.^[3]

Season 10 Las Vegas Round[]

For The Beatles stage, DeAndre wasn't visible, but did progress to the next round. For his final solo performance, he sang "Turn Your Lights Down Low" by Bob Marley and the Wailers. At the Final Judgment, the judges told DeAndre that he was not ready to become a Top 24 semifinalist, thereby eliminating him, but they recommended he return in the future.^[4]

Season 11 Audition[]

DeAndre auditioned in San Diego. His audition was shown in a montage of successful contestants, albeit without being heard. He purportedly sang "I'm Your Puppet" by James & Bobby Purify.^[5] It is implied he received at least two "yes" votes from the judges to advance.

Season 11 Hollywood Round[]

DeAndre's stay during Hollywood Week was relatively invisible, but he was spotted rehearsing with Neco Starr, Aubree Dieckmeyer, Adrian Michael, and one other unidentified male for their second round group performance, singing "Hold On, I'm Comin'!" by Sam & Dave.^[6] DeAndre later confirmed that he sang "Georgia on My Mind" by Ray Charles (originally by Hoagy Carmichael and his Orchestra) as his untelevised third round solo performance.^[7] Afterwards, he was placed in the fourth deliberation room, along with Aubree Dieckmeyer, Neco Starr, Haley Johnsen, Courtney Williams, Joshua Sanders, Shelby Tweten, Mathenee Treco, Aubrey Cleland, Angie Zeiderman, Clayton Farhat, Stephanie Renae; Curtis Finch, Jr.; Britnee Kellogg, Heejun Han, Janelle Arthur, Gabi Carrubba, Richie Law, Baylie Brown, Wayne Wilson, and Jessica Sanchez, where it was revealed that everyone had advanced.^[8]

Season 11 Las Vegas Round[]

For the 1950s stage, DeAndre was shown in a group with Jessica Sanchez and Candice Glover, singing "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" by Buddy Holly. They received a standing ovation and rave reviews.^[9] Initially, all three members of their group advanced. However, in a controversial decision, the judges rescinded several advancements, including Candice's. For DeAndre's final solo performance, he sang "This Woman's Work" by Maxwell (originally by Kate Bush). At the Final Judgment, the judges told him that this season, he did enough to become a Top 25 finalist.

Top 25[]

DeAndre sang "Reasons" by Earth, Wind, & Fire in the semifinals. He did not receive enough votes to place amongst the Top 5 Boys, and was in danger of elimination. However, the judges opted to select him to fill one of six Wild-Card slots, which enabled him the opportunity to sing once more for survival.

Wild-Card Round[]

DeAndre reprised "Georgia on My Mind" by Ray Charles. At the end of the episode, Steven Tyler announced, on behalf of the judges panel, that DeAndre had become one of the Top 13 finalists.

Top 13[]

For the Stevie Wonder/Whitney Houston theme, DeAndre sang "Master Blaster (Jammin')" by Wonder. On results night, it was revealed that he received enough votes from America and was declared "safe" for that week.

Top 11[]

For the Year You Were Born theme, DeAndre sang "Endless Love" as covered by Mariah Carey & Luther Vandross (originally a duet from the titular film, by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie). On results night, it was revealed that he received enough votes from America and was declared "safe" for that week.

Top 10[]

For the Billy Joel theme, DeAndre sang "Only the Good Die Young". On results night, it was revealed that America's votes landed him in the Bottom 3. However, he was the first contestant sent back to safety.

Top 9[]

For the Personal Idols theme, DeAndre sang "Sometimes I Cry" by his idol, Eric Benét. He, Joshua Ledet, and Heejun Han also performed a medley as a trio, in a tribute to Michael Jackson, singing: "The Lady in My Life", "Rock with You", and "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)". On results night, it was revealed that he received enough votes from America and was declared "safe" for that week.

Top 8[]

For the 1980s theme, DeAndre sang "I Like It" by DeBarge. He also did a duet with Hollie Cavanagh, singing "I'm So Excited" by The Pointer Sisters. On results night, it was revealed that he did not receive enough votes from America that week. He sang an encore of "Master Blaster (Jammin')" by Stevie Wonder as his 'Save Me' song. However, the judges declined to use their save; thus, DeAndre was eliminated in eighth place.^[10]

List of Performances[]

**SEASON 10 PERFORMANCES**
Stage	Song	Artist	Result
Audition	Not Shown On Television		Advanced
Hollywood	Not Shown On Television		Advanced
	"Somebody to Love" (w/ Sarina-Joi Crowe, Jalen Harris, Keonna Evans, & Felix Ramsey)	Queen	Advanced
	Not Shown On Television		Advanced
Las Vegas	Not Shown On Television		Advanced
Final Judgment	"Turn Your Lights Down Low"	Bob Marley & The Wailers (ft. Lauryn Hill)	Eliminated

**SEASON 11 PERFORMANCES**
Stage	Song	Artist	Result
Audition	"I'm Your Puppet" (N/A)*	James & Bobby Purify	Advanced
Hollywood	Not Shown On Television		Advanced
	"Hold on, I'm Comin'!" (w/ Neco Starr, Adrian Michael, & Aubree Dieckmeyer, etc.)	Sam & Dave	Advanced
	"Georgia on My Mind" (N/A)*	Ray Charles	Advanced
Las Vegas	"It Doesn't Matter Anymore" (w/ Candice Glover & Jessica Sanchez)	Buddy Holly	Advanced
Final Judgment	"This Woman's Work"	Kate Bush/Maxwell	Top 25
Top 25 (Boys)	"Reasons"	Earth, Wind, & Fire	Wild-Card
Wild-Card	"Georgia on My Mind"	Ray Charles	Top 13
Top 13	"Master Blaster (Jammin')"	Stevie Wonder	Safe
Top 11	"Endless Love"	Mariah Carey & Luther Vandross	Safe
Top 10	"Only the Good Die Young"	Billy Joel	Bottom 3
Top 9	"Sometimes I Cry"	Eric Benét	Safe
Top 9	"The Lady in My Life" / "Rock with You" / "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" [medley] (w/ Joshua Ledet & Heejun Han)	Michael Jackson	Safe
Top 8	"I Like It"	DeBarge	In Jeopardy
Top 8	"I'm So Excited" (w/ Hollie Cavanagh)	The Pointer Sisters	In Jeopardy
'Save Me' Song	"Master Blaster (Jammin')"	Stevie Wonder	Eliminated

Trivia[]

Post-Idol, DeAndre goes by the stage name, Dre Scot, utilizing the end of his first + middle names.^[11]
In an interview with Season 9 finalist Didi Benami (working as a correspondent for The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet, after the Season 11 "Top 13 Results/Wild-Card" show),^[12] DeAndre said that his biggest inspiration is Patti LaBelle and Hawaiian culture is a major musical influence, including hula.^[13]
DeAndre was compelled by his mother to audition for Season 10, but on his own volition for Season 11.^[14]
DeAndre became known for his falsetto moments,^[14] and even "hairography",^[13] which he incorporated into performances.^[7]
Judge Jennifer Lopez said she believed "out of everyone they let go that day"—at the Top 24 Final Judgment of Season 10, she believed DeAndre had the most potential chance "of becoming a recording artist right now".^[4] (She reaffirmed this during Season 11.)
DeAndre later relocated to Melbourne (capital of Australian state, Victoria), and worked as a vocal coach on The Voice – Australia.^[15]
DeAndre was one of five contestants (alongside finalists Hollie Cavanagh and Colton Dixon; plus semifinalists Aaron Marcellus and Chelsea Sorrell), who were cut at Final Judgment in Season 10, to then return in Season 11 and make the voting rounds.

Quick Links[]

Season 11

Finalists

·Phillip Phillips ·Jessica Sanchez ·Joshua Ledet ·Hollie Cavanagh ·Skylar Laine ·Elise Testone ·Colton Dixon ·DeAndre Brackensick ·Heejun Han ·Erika Van Pelt ·Shannon Magrane ·Jermaine Jones ·Jeremy Rosado

Semifinalists

·Reed Grimm ·Jen Hirsh ·Brielle Von Hugel —— ·Adam Brock ·Baylie Brown ·Hallie Day ·Creighton Fraker ·Eben Franckewitz ·Haley Johnsen ·Chase Likens ·Aaron Marcellus ·Chelsea Sorrell

References[]

[1] ttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-8yYLrWVj/?hl=en&img_index=2

[2] ttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cj_5EnUNVfM/?hl=en

[3] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7hRklEV3Pk

[:2-4] 4.0 ^4.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SNVVcOBoMM

[5] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVhDc8AQXZ8

[6] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT06QJCjCcI

[:3-7] 7.0 ^7.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVGALZQyV5o

[8] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCXpvtBPsvY

[9] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-UCPpX2hG0

[10] ttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/deandre-brackensick-american-idol-elimination-309168/

[11] ttps://soulbounce.com/2023/06/deandre-brackensick-dre-scot-feelings/

[12] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq_qOwJ5GSM

[:1-13] 13.0 ^13.1 https://leitravel.com/deandre-brackensick-american-idol-new-music/

[:0-14] 14.0 ^14.1 https://www.manoanow.org/aloha_nights/music/artist-spotlight-deandre-brackensick/article_e2e517ec-4931-11e4-a1b2-0017a43b2370.html

[15] ttps://www.bluenotejazz.com/hawaii/shows/?eid=13251443

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