VIDEO: IDOL's Candice Glover Takes on 'West Side Story'

By: May. 09, 2013
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On last night's American Idol on FOX, Top 3 contestant Candice Glover closed the show performing "Somewhere" from the Broadway musical West Side Story. Her stunning and emotional performance earned a standing ovation from the judges.

After a rousing response from the audience, judge Nicki Minaj predicted, "See you next week." Randy Jackson commented on how much she'd grown and said Candice was a "total pro." Check out the performance below!

About AMERICAN IDOL:

They come from America in search of One Dream. When American Idol's 12th season debuts in January 2013, superstar judgeMariah Carey - the best-selling female recording artist of all time - and returning judge Randy Jackson, a Grammy Award-winning producer whose expertise and beloved persona have been instrumental in discovering Idol talent from the beginning, will be joined by two new judges: quadruple-platinum singer, songwriter, rapper and fashion icon Nicki Minaj; and Keith Urban, a four-time Grammy Award winner who has sold more than 15 million albums.


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