Nothing about the independent-minded singer is forgettable.
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There's the big booming voice that captured the attention of the judges on Fox's "American Idol.” The afro of curly brown hair raised eyebrows and set him apart from many of his slick, carefully coiffed peers.
Then there's the wisecracking that earned Sligh a bit of respect from some "American Idol” fans (and judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson) who always wanted to exchange witty barbs with acerbic "Idol” judge Simon Cowell.
The singer-songwriter is making a name for himself with a new album and concert tour set to visit the state today and Sunday in Moore and Ponca City, respectively.
Sligh said he had been making music before he chose to audition for "American Idol.” He said being picked for the popular show and becoming one of the 12 finalists of season six gave him a gigantic platform from which to launch his now-blossoming career in contemporary Christian music.
Sligh, 30, said "Empty Me,” the first single from his album, "Running Back to You,” is up to No. 7 on Billboard's Christian Adult Contemporary chart. His second single, "Arise” (from which the album title is derived), is set for release Aug. 29.
"It's an upbeat kind of pop-rock song that talks about God's mercies being made new every morning. It started out as a poem that I wrote, and then I set it to music,” he said during a recent telephone interview.
Sligh said the concert tour has been gratifying for several reasons.
"It's been a fun time period to be Chris Sligh,” he said. " I'm getting to play my songs, and people are coming out to the shows. That's always a lot of fun.”
Meanwhile, about those funny exchanges between Sligh and Cowell, the singer said he didn't take any of it too seriously.
He said he found that some "Idol” fans liked his sauciness, and others thought he was being disrespectful.
Sligh said he put it all in perspective: "It was great; it made for good TV.”
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•When: 7 tonight, First Baptist Church of Moore, 301 NE 27, Moore; 7 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church of Ponca City, Fifth and Central, Ponca City.
•Cost: $10 in advance; $13 at the door.
•Information: (800) 324-8488; www.thehousefm.com.
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