Cortez Shaw

American Idol 2013 contestant Cortez Shaw says he feels like he is “on a cloud” after being selected as one of the Season 12 Top 20. “I don’t know how to put it into words, but I feel really good.”

Cortez, who is from Dallas, TX, auditioned for the American Idol judges in Oklahoma City, OK. The audition was not aired, however, and viewers didn’t actually get...

Cortez Shaw made it all the way through Hollywood Week (though just barely), and now the 21-year-old is ready to sing for his life in Las Vegas!

Closing out the show, the Dallas native hopes to convey his struggles through David Guetta’s “Titanium.” After an emotional and powerful performance, Keith commends Cortez for making such a bold and brave choice. Though it...

It’s the guys’ chance to try to impress the judges in Round 2 of American Idol 2013’s Hollywood Week!

Devin Velez wows the judges with his rendition of “What a Wonderful World,” while The Turbinator puts smiles on their faces with “Georgia on My Mind.” After a shaky first performance, Cortez Shaw proves his skills with Stevie Wonder's "Sunny," but...

It’s the guys’ chance to try to impress the judges in Round 1 of American Idol 2013’s Hollywood Week.

While the judges normally tell contestants to steer clear of any song by Whitney Houston, can Cortez Shaw’s version of “I Will Always Love You” make them change their minds?