The legendary singer-songwriter openly ogled the Dave Matthews soundalike and fan fan during her gig as the celebrity guest mentor on Wednesday's American Idol, wherein the nine remaining finalists performed songs by their respective idols.
The gravel-voiced Georgian impressed not only the judges with his cover of Jonny Lang's "Still Rainin,'" he had Nicks in the palm of his hand. Indeed, she visibly quaked in the 21-year-old's presence, comparing him to old Fleetwood Mac flame Lindsay Buckingham and cooing: "Last but not least, he's gorgeous." She also bestowed upon Phillips the highest compliment by anyIdol mentor in history by informing him that if this were the '70s, he'd be asked to join the classic rock band famous for such hits as "Landslide" and "Go Your Own Way."
Stevie Nicks guided contestants alongsideJimmy Iovine, with whom she collaborated during her Fleetwood heyday.
The first contestant onstage was Colton Dixon, who performed Lifehouse's "Everything," a wistful, plaintive pop song befitting the tone of his emo voice. "This song is my favorite worship song of all time," said the Christian rocker.
The judges unanimously praised the performance: Steven Tyler dubbed Dixon a "dream come true," while Randy Jackson declared, "I think I could be looking at a contender for the title!" Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez wiped away tears. Dixon's grandfather cried in the audience. As for Nicks, in rehearsal footage she vetoed any efforts to trim Dixon's skunk-like hairdo, advising him never to cut it.
The gravel-voiced Georgian impressed not only the judges with his cover of Jonny Lang's "Still Rainin,'" he had Nicks in the palm of his hand. Indeed, she visibly quaked in the 21-year-old's presence, comparing him to old Fleetwood Mac flame Lindsay Buckingham and cooing: "Last but not least, he's gorgeous." She also bestowed upon Phillips the highest compliment by anyIdol mentor in history by informing him that if this were the '70s, he'd be asked to join the classic rock band famous for such hits as "Landslide" and "Go Your Own Way."
Stevie Nicks guided contestants alongsideJimmy Iovine, with whom she collaborated during her Fleetwood heyday.
The first contestant onstage was Colton Dixon, who performed Lifehouse's "Everything," a wistful, plaintive pop song befitting the tone of his emo voice. "This song is my favorite worship song of all time," said the Christian rocker.
The judges unanimously praised the performance: Steven Tyler dubbed Dixon a "dream come true," while Randy Jackson declared, "I think I could be looking at a contender for the title!" Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez wiped away tears. Dixon's grandfather cried in the audience. As for Nicks, in rehearsal footage she vetoed any efforts to trim Dixon's skunk-like hairdo, advising him never to cut it.
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