Shinedown & Philmon Lee Team Up For “Searchlight” & “Second Chance” – American Idol Grand Finale
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Brent is awesome
That’s my band…they’ve been jamming for me for 20 years…love you guys, thank you for sharing the most beautiful song with America…😍🌸🇺🇸
Kinda wish Brent was just singing on his own.
This performance DEFINITELY NEEDED to be longer!
OMG❤❤❤❤
Shinedown is one of my favorite bands! I personally think Carrie Underwood is annoying, and looks like a poser. Just my opinion.
So love these guys an argue song ❤
I LOVE this!! Philmon needs to open for Shinedown!!
Brent Smith has an amazing voice and is SMOKIN' HOT!!
Crue is so bad now. Just stop.
I have seen this band from the very beginning and damn, they just get better and better! You can tell Carrie has seen them live too!
Brent looked handsome last night and is still sexy
Ok carrie underwood definitely needs to a song with shinedown at some point you can tell she's a rock and roll girl at heart. 😊
I finally got to see Shinedown in 2023.
Brent was awesome as usual….. the other guy, not so much.
Brent Smith….best singer in rock. Period.
Brent and Shinedown finally getting some much deserved main stream recognition!!!!
Holy shit chills. Shinedown is the greatest of all time, nothing compares to them
SHINEDOWN ! ! !
Finally some recognition.
Finally Shinedown getting some love they so well deserve!! Especially Brent and his amazing voice! Great group of men! ❤🎉
All credits to Brents duet with Phalmon who did really good 🎉SHINEDOWN VIBE
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4 days till we see them live in Madison
Love Shinedown!! Brent can't be beaten!! That philmon was ok but not great.
My favorite band ❤
Haven't really watched this year. But if Brent is a finalist idk. He sounded like he was losing breath. Didn't find his voice all that powerful. Shinedown rocks!!!
I remember when I first heard 45 Brents voice sounded like a mix of Chris Cornell and Elton John. My boys on American Idol Im so happy for them! Shindown is music therapy the whole word needs to hear.
Absolutely love Shinedown
Seeing Carrie Underwood sing the songs too, that is a true fan!! That is me everywhere I go when I play them or best their songs.
I'm glad more people were exposed to their music.
By Far the BEST Performance of the night. Brent is the Greatest Vocalist in the business and Philmon accompanied this powerhouse in stylish and confidence. Great job 👍
I’m going to see Shinedown in July. I can already tell you the concert will be too short. Brent has an amazing voice and I could listen to him for hours. ❤️❤️❤️
Brent smith looks like a younger version of ryan seacrest.
Shinedown stole the momment…. was like idol crap was not on stage. Too funny…. get these kids off
The voice of Brent Smith calls to my deepest part of my soul. The spark struck and now an inferno blazes!💜
Brent just showed how great a voice he has! BOOM!
no offense but philmon can't hang with brent
Brent looking hot 🔥
I don't know what's worse: the way too shortened out versions of the Shinedown songs or those horrid vocals from the karaoke guy next to Brent.
Love love Shinedown!!! And love Philmon!!❤❤🎉🎉 This was an awesome collaboration!!🎉🎉 Phil will go far I hope, as he was a top 5 in my opinion!! ❤this!
I LOVE SECOND CHANCE! Such a good song! ❤ two great voices!
Carrie is sooo cute, she knows every song ❤❤❤
let go
This show proves how great Brent really is at singing hes untouchable
Dudes good but the girl was way better.
Brent Smith is one of my favorite vocalists. I've seen Shinedown live twice and they sound incredible in person! But it's not just the sound that makes them so great. It's their demeanor, stage presence, and connection to their audience. They always seem to send out positive messages and write music that's meaningful to themselves and others. As a singer myself, I'd be honored to sing with Brent Smith on stage. Philmon sounded great too! I love how you could tell that Brent enjoyed hearing another talented singer perform his song with him.
that was awesome, i love shinedown he is very humble . they did great.
Shinedown is the best rock band ever. His voice is phenomenal and seeing them live last year was mind blowing.
The gap in talent between guy trying to make it and the singer is ridiculous. Hopefully guy gets better
Contestant didn't have the best vocal but so cool how Brent gave such support to him! Shinedown is the best!
Such a great band, this should have been a longer set.
I seen Shinedown in 2013 in Newfoundland Canada..they opened for Kiss..( should have been the other way around)
Ever since then I was mesmerized by Brent and the guys.. their music is AMAZING to say the least !
This performance was the HIGHLIGHT of the entire show !
They deserved this recognition..My God Brent‘s voice is pure PERFECTION! ❤️🎵🎶
I love seeing Carrie rock out ..way to go girl 🤟