Nicolas Merico (born December 29, 1995)[1] was a contestant in Season 17, Season 18, and Season 19 of American Idol.
Season 17 Audition[]
Nick auditioned in Los Angeles. He sang "Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse. All three judges voted "yes", sending him to the next round.
Season 17 Hollywood Round[]
Nick's stay in Hollywood wasn't shown much, but he withdrew from the competition for personal reasons.
Season 18 Audition[]
Nick auditioned in Los Angeles. He sang "You Say" by Lauren Daigle. All three judges voted "yes", sending him to the next round.
Season 18 Hollywood Round[]
Nick was shown in the "Pop" category of the Genre Challenge, alongside Margie Mays and Kimmy Gabriela. He sang "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" by Donny Hathaway. Afterwards, the judges told him that he advanced. He was shown in a duet with Jimmy Levy called "Miami Boyz" singing "Someone You Loved" by Lewis Capaldi. Both members of the duet advanced. For his final Solo performance, he sang "Heaven" by Bryan Adams. He was later placed in the same deliberation room as Shannon Gibbons, Jeb Vonderbruegge, Jovin Webb, Just Sam, Robert Taylor, Geena, Bilaal Avaz, Dillon James, Aliana Jester, Demi Rae, and Louis Knight, where the judges revealed that everyone had advanced.
Hawaii Round[]
Nick sang "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars. Afterwards, during the Final Judgment, the judges told him he did enough to become a Top 20 semifinalist.
This Is Me[]
Top 20[]
Nick sang "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's. He did not receive enough votes to place in the Top 10, and the judges chose not to save him, eliminating him from the competition.
The Comeback[]
Nick sang an original song called "City Lights". He did not receive enough votes to land a spot in the Top 10.
Performances[]
Round | Song Choice | Original Artist | Theme (if any) | Result |
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Auditions | "Back to Black" | Amy Winehouse | None | Safe |
Hollywood Week | N/A | N/A | Hollywood Round 1 | Eliminated |
Auditions | "You Say" | Lauren Daigle | None | Safe |
Hollywood Week | "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" | Donny Hathaway | Hollywood Round 1 | Safe |
Hollywood Week | "Someone You Loved" | Lewis Capaldi | Hollywood Round 2 | Safe |
Hollywood Week | "Heaven" | Bryan Adams | Hollywood Round 3 | Safe |
Hawaii Round | "When I Was Your Man" | Bruno Mars | Showcase Round | Advanced |
Top 20 | "Hey There Delilah" | Plain White T's | None | Eliminated |
Trivia[]
- Prior to auditioning, Nick was cast in the role of Daniel Miller in the Nickelodeon television series Every Witch Way.
- His Season 17 number 61079 was assigned to Demi Rae in Season 18.
- Nick was raised in Argentina.
Gallery[]
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