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Clark Beckham

Clark Beckham (born May 15, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He finished as the runner-up on the fourteenth season of American Idol.

Clark Beckham

(1992-05-15) May 15, 1992
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.

Pop, soul

Singer, songwriter

  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano

2011–present

Quincy Jones Management (2017)

Early life[edit]

Beckham was born in Nashville, Tennessee, but grew up in White House, Tennessee. He is an only child. He graduated from Lee University with a degree in history. Clark got most of his musical experience playing in church and on street corners.[1] In a Christian Post interview Beckham noted that he originally wanted to audition for American Idol at 18 years old, when it came to Nashville, but said that it was not in line with God's will at the time.[2]

Career[edit]

American Idol[edit]

Beckham auditioned for American Idol singing "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World" by James Brown. He was the first contestant at the first city, Nashville, Tennessee, to sing in front of the judges. He passed the audition by a split decision: approved by Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban, disapproved by Harry Connick Jr. During Hollywood week, he sang "Let's Get It On" and "Try a Little Tenderness". In the House of Blues showcase, he sang "Georgia on My Mind", earning his spot in the Top 24.


When asked what one moment stands out for him, Beckham said the time Connick Jr. said, "I don't think you could have done that any better"—after Beckham's performance of Stevie Wonder's "Superstition". "Harry's typically been tough on me," said Beckham. "He's like a coach trying to get the best out of me. And I really appreciate that."[3]

2013: Clark Beckham ()

EP

2014: Songs About Her (EP)

2015: Champion

2015: American Idol Season 14: Best of Clark Beckham

2018: Year One (EP)

2020: Light Year

on American Idol

Clark Beckham

at IMDb

Clark Beckham