Julia Gagnon Mesmerizing Rendition of 'Over the Rainbow' On American Idol - More Music

Julia Gagnon, a contestant on American Idol, turned in a mesmerizing and spectacular rendition of “Over the Rainbow” on the American Idol stage.

Artists and musicians covering each other’s songs is a time-honored tradition. It has been happening for decades, likely since the invention of music itself. So, because it has become something nearly every musician does, it’s not likely to stop anytime soon.

Most people probably don’t want musicians ever to stop doing covers. Who doesn’t want to hear a beloved and iconic song done in a new and inventive way? Covers allow audiences to listen to a different interpretation and take on a timeless track. Sometimes, those covers are a success; other times, they are a full-blown failure. But you never know until you try.

Julia Gagnon is one of the few remaining singers on the latest season of American Idol. She has consistently proven that she more than deserves to still be on the popular program. Her performances have earned overwhelmingly positive feedback from the judges and the studio audiences.

So, when Julia decided to cover the classic “Over the Rainbow,” you knew you were in for a definite treat. 

For every cover to be worth even doing, the person attempting to do so has to change something from the original. They must do something to make it their own, which Julia did with “Over the Rainbow.” 

Her version had a more Hawaiian and tropical sound and feel. That sound worked perfectly with her stunningly beautiful voice, which has gotten her this far in the competition. 

It was a simple and straightforward vocal performance, but that is precisely what you want and all you need most of the time. Her talent shined brightly during her two-and-a-half-minute performance.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”