Topic: Casey Barnes

  • Ashleigh Toole Leaves Australian Idol on Rock Night

    Australian Idol rocked this week with special guest mentor and judge Suzi Quatro. But before we could get into the business, someone had to go. This week saw Tim Johnston, Casey Barnes, and Ashleigh Toole land in the bottom three. Despite never putting a foot wrong in the comp, Ashleigh … More

  • Australian Idol Finals Kick Off

    The pointy end of Australian Idol kicked off tonight with the first final. But before the performances, we learned that Toby Moulton and Hayley Warner (audience choice) and Casey Barnes and Tim Johnston (judges’ choice) would join our top 12.
    Ashleigh Toole kicked off the night with Kelly Clarkson’s “Miss Independent.” … More

  • Kim Cooper and James Johnston Make Australian Idol Finals on Wildcard Night

    After a few days off, I was having Australian Idol withdrawals. Tonight’s show didn’t disappoint, with some of the best talent getting a second chance. But first up it was time to announce our newest finalists. After Thursday’s show Kim Cooper and James Johnston were voted through to the top … More

  • Stan Walker and Kate Cook Make Australian Idol Finals

    The second night of the Australian Idol semis opened with the announcement of our first two finalists. It looks like I was right. Australia fell in love with the soul stylings of Stan Walker and country girl Kate Cook.
    Ashleigh Toole opened the show with Christina Aguilera’s “Hurt.” I’m not … More