A Spring City, Tennessee, teenager starts his search for fame when he auditions on “American Idol” during Sunday’s episode at 8 p.m. on ABC.
Drake McCain Taylor – who goes by Drake McCain as his stage name – will sing “Knocks Me Off My Feet” by Stevie Wonder and the gospel hymn “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” before “Idol” judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry.
Like many singers who audition on “American Idol,” Drake McCain Taylor began singing in church. His first song he sang for his church was “Shackles” by Mary Mary. / Facebook.com photoObservant TV viewers may have already seen Drake featured in a current ad for “Idol,” which shows him at home in Spring City with his 10 siblings.
As “American Idol” viewers know, contestants who show potential for advancing, or who have an interesting backstory, get a video treatment that supplements their audition – and Drake certainly had the whole package: a small-town guy with talent, a distinctive voice (tenor), unique look and unusual family life (eldest of 11).
“They shot quite a bit of things,” Drake said during a phone interview. “They followed me to work (at the Piggly Wiggly), shot my family and my basic routine.”