Joey Cook
Joey Cook | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joey DeAnn Cook |
| Born | March 30, 1991[1] |
| Origin | Woodbridge, Virginia, United States |
| Genres | Folk, jazz, indie |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar, accordion, ukulele, banjo, mandolin |
| Years active | 2013-present |
Joey DeAnn Cook (born March 30, 1991) is an American singer-songwriter from Woodbridge, Virginia who is currently a finalist on the fourteenth season of American Idol. She also toured with a band called Mammoth Indigo in 2013.
Early life
Joey Cook was born on March 30, 1991 and was raised in Woodbridge, Virginia. She began playing piano and singing at age 5. In high school, she participated in choir and taught herself to play ukulele and guitar. Cook graduated from Woodbridge High School in 2009.[2]
American Idol
Cook auditioned in Kansas City, singing "King of Spain" by The Tallest Man on Earth. She sang "Kerosene" on the first round in Hollywood, and "Across the Universe" in the final solo of the Hollywood Round.
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "King of Spain" | The Tallest Man on Earth | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | "Kerosene" | Miranda Lambert | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | Not aired | Not aired | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | "Across the Universe" | The Beatles | N/A | Advanced |
| Showcase Week | Personal Choice | "Sweet Pea" | Amos Lee | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 24 | Personal Choice | "Somebody Like You" | Keith Urban | 8 | Safe |
| Top 16 | Motown | "Shop Around" | The Miracles | 8 | Safe |
| Top 12 | Back to the Start | "King of Spain" | The Tallest Man on Earth | 10 | Safe |
| Top 11 | Get the Party Started | "Fancy" | Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX | 3 | Safe |
| Top 114 | Songs from the Movies | "Mad World" | Tears for Fears | 5 | Safe |
| Top 9 | 80s Night | "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" | Cyndia Lauper | 3 | Safe |
| Top 8 | Kelly Clarkson | "Miss Independent" | Kelly Clarkson | 4 | TBA |
- ^Note 1 Due to the judges using their one save on [[Qaasim Middleton[[, the top 11 remained intact for another week.
References
- ^ Holtzclaw, Mike (February 25, 2015). "Joey Cook, newly engaged, is ready for what's next on 'American Idol'". Daily Press. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ "Woodbridge grad Joey Cook in American Idol top 12". InsideNova. March 11, 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.