James Durbin sings Star Spangled Banner acappella

[ATrueBornStoner]

Everyone go out and buy James Durbins new album Memories of a Beautiful Disaster. It's such an awesome CD.

[ace027able]

Shoulda won American Idol, and should've sang for the NFL on Thanksgiving instead of Lauren Alaina who forgot the words. I learned the words for this when I was like eight.

[crazywolf68]

jesus christ... durbin was born to sing emotional songs acapella... what a voice...

[monicecilia1]

Awesome voice.

[monicecilia1]

Excelent James is a star. Awesome voice.

[monicecilia1]

Amazing.



[Yubel15]

Now that is what I call a national anthem. I've never heard anyone sing it as well as he has. I hate to say this, even though I'm a Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina fan, but Durbin sings this song way better then those two combined.

[MichaelJDowney2]

Un frackin believable

[elsinep4]

AWESOME JAMES!!! that was so beautiful...gave me goosebumps...love it!

[lambertslovelee]

Country Idol? lol! He's heavy metal people!

[22angelgal]

wow this video is so amazing

[22angelgal]

wow this video is so amazing!!!!!!!!! i love you james:)

[GreatzeeBooks]

I'm amazed again. James, you are so wonderful. I wish you everything good.

[ClaireClassy]

Flawless - and freaking amazing!

[mgreenwood1953]

That was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes... Damn this man can sing....

[zenolia3]

James Durbin singing the anthem at Superbowl, WWE Finals, Sugarbowl, NBA finals, Baseball Finals, Nascar last race, Indy last race... and Soccer championship finals (did I forget something?) If I did, James Durbin to sing National Anthem there too!

[fuzzypige222]

wow

[dwsnare5]

damn he can sang

[25hunterbear]

firstime i saw and heard it i was amazed james has an awesome voice. i just love him.

[bripaul1314]

This is amzing :) and i love james Durbin

[LunchBox939]

still dont know why he didnt win..

[sunsetromantic]

I JUST GOT CHILLLS!!!! Like if you did too

[bombergal1]

He should sing the national anthem for Super Bowl!

[sapphirejynx]

This was REALLY AWESOME but honistly..FOCUS DAMNIT sheesh >3>''

[luxeshop]

Your son is awesome! Hope you will watch my National Anthem I did on Saturday for the Ride for Autism, I was diagnosed w/ Autism at 3 and I am now 10 - James is an inspiration to me!! xo, Hunter

[Mollydancr]

My 12 year old son has Aspergers and Tourette. He watch Idol and rooted for James every week. This video was awesome to watch because Elliott sings the National Anthem at our local racetrack every week. Thanks for posting :)

[Kraig55555]

I have loved James from the first performance on the idol... I know he will be a success and I will buy his first CD. Bring it on James....

[LovaticDLM7]

country.......................­ O_0

[TheGamblersCousin]

best ive ever heard. awesome

[monicecilia1]

James es Super cantante. Hes is  amazing.

[jenna3662]

JAMES DURBIN IS THE BEST PERFORMER EVER !

[predador21]

even women sing 1:50 in falsetto. james does in full voice

[jenna3662]

I love James Durbin - he is awesome!!

[TheFollowingLLamas]

James is my inspiration

[jdskittlesmom12285]

he will do amazxing no matter what genre he chooses! <3 u James! You are an inspiration! You know when to let it go and when to respect a song.... wow!

[dartboard36]

Dood .. that was crazy !! Absolutely awesome!!

[RainCrewFive]

James is our Northern California hero. Santa Cruz has been blessed with a great American Idol. Love you James! God bless you and God bless America.

[tessy550]

absolutely beautiful!!!  #813

[supermanfan62]

thought he was a rocker

[jenna3662]

James Durbin is absolutely awesome!!

[fuzzypige222]

holy my god

[dragonnroses]

Happy 4th of July!!!

I'm still lovin his voice.

[starlitexxruby]

James Durbin is great!!!!!!!!!!!

[kasie1086]

<3 <3 <3

[starlitexxruby]

James Durbin is a phenomenon - did I spell that right - he will rock his way right to the top!!

[VOLTECH01]

Next to Whitney Houston, I don't think I've ever heard a better version of this song period.

It was ballsy, gutsy, manly, soulful and inspirational. I think I'll listen to it again.

Yep he sang the !@#$ out of that song! Wow!

[maxelca]

@VOLTECH01 Wow, you're right. That was amazing!

[fuzzypige222]

oh my god, this guy is great, a capella and gripping

[memaof61]

He SHOULD HAVE WON !!!!! The National Anthem gave me cold chills !!!

[pattypas2]

Wow that is such a hard song to sing, and you NAILED it. I'm a huge fan.

[grnancy6]

Simply AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rushinda]

This IS THEE BEST I have ever heard it sung!!!!

[Crystasorrow]

Possibly the best star spangled banner I've ever heard... xD

[montegutdude]

They should invite James to sing his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner to kickoff the next Superbowl. After a few years with lackluster anthems, a performance like this one would be amazing. I've watched this video many times now and it still gives me goosebumps. Thank you for posting it. It's just beautiful.

[tessy550]

Beautiful James, just beautiful!!! tessy550

#813

[NinjaDinoStar]

omg i think i just fell more in love with him <3 love ya james your amazing

[luvbuggies]

Amazing!! ...Absolutely Amazing!!  (it brought me to tears, & I'm Canadian! ;)

James ~ you are the winner of American Idol, in my eyes!

I have a son with Aspergers (& PDD), & you are an inspiration to anyone struggling with any illness. They can get treatment & reach for the stars!! I have hope that my son will find his inner peace in his time, & do great things, as you are. He is still struggling now, but I will support him, always.

I'd love to see you sing Copperhead Rd!

God bless you!

[DoubleDipperBrian]

WOW!!!!

That was spectatcular!!!! And pitch-perfect, too!

Lee Dewyze, are you listening to this? You should be!

[ATrueBornStoner]

James Durbin is thee most talented person I've ever seen on American Idol. I love this guy, he has sooo much talent, loves his family with all his heart, and has the will and drive to strive. Awesome guy and amazing voice. I'd love to hear him sing Amazing Grace. I bet he'd be awesome on that song too. Keep Rock Alive James and Keep Rockin Man!!!

[rockxhero]

@ATrueBornStoner He's right up there with Haley! even Pia had a good voice. American Idol was just amazing this year!

[4kiev]

Awesome video! My daughter was an onstage photographer for Durbin Day! Thanks for posting it!

[Ch3zl33]

Hearing him sing makes me wanna SCREAM!!!!!! AMAZING!! <3 <3 <3

[SuperMsClumsy]

JAMES DURBIN=AMAZING

JAMES DURBIN=SHOULD'VE BEEN THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL!

WE LOVE YOU JAMES! I can't believe you were voted off. When I found out you lost, I WAS IN BIG SHOCK FOR LIKE A WEEK!

[kylieq3]

country????????????

[jjwalkerggt]

James is the best , he can sing ANYTHING!!

[pnollen]

the 9 dislikes must be from the sparkle cows.

[ospreystudio]

Wow. I wasn't a huge James fan on AI, but this convinced me he can sing. AI should have one week where the contestants have to sign the Star Spangled Banner. That would show their true grit and knock out the boring singers right off the bat.

[funny1vids]

Country?!?!?!?!



[Nightrain76]

My favorite in the history of the show. No ego. Just a likeable guy with an amazing voice.

[SirGabriel2076]

NEXT YEAR AT THE SUPER BOWL! YES, YES, YES!!!!!!!!!!! Watcha say America?

[vagogo92]

So beautiful. It makes me cry. James Durbin rocks!

[hailtothetic]

chiilllllllllsssssss

[broad1134]

Wow! Total chills by the end of this!

[broad1134]

Wow! Total chills by the end of this!

[barkatthemoon100]

Abso-freaking-lutely perfect!

[Soccerleo11ef4]

Never heard his voice in this way before and i must say i am VERY IMPRESSED! his vocal range is amazing!

[simpsonsfan2007]

WOW - I have a feeling he'll be singing this more often now.

[born2besomebody12]

I still can't believe this guy got voted off, I like voted all night!!! He's amazing n should have won, well now he's off 2 do bigger n better things, I love u James Durbin u will do great in ur career n remember 2 don't stop believing <3

[doogleandalix]

it's a damn shame that you were eliminated -You DESERVED to be in that finale , but i am certain you will have an amazing musical career . American Idol will be your stepping stone to getting a record deal .

[tshock22]

Win or not, IMHO, the greatest idol contestant ever. I would have bet money that he was going to win this year. I sincerely believe he was doing so well that people began to take for granted that he was going to make it thru.

[sassy1327]

just wonderfull, hes got it!  thats all i can say. hes not going to have a problem getting somewhere at all. I cried when he got the boot more than i cried when my fiancee of ten yrs left me unexpectedly this yr, but I also know this man has it in him, and i'm proud. Wish I could find a guy like him someday!

[vicfrommich]

Exactly...country Idol??? aha, AMAZING =]

[LabanDERO155]

Please help James Durbin! Justice must be done! Please watch my video. Send it to people. Justice must be done here! We contacted Fox about the technical problem and the mixed up numbers. They said that they might bring James Durbin back! Please people! Continue to fight for the best!

[SideShow944]

Wow !



[BLYNCgroup]

Seriously? How can anyone sit here and listen to him sing and not wonder what the heck happened to make him NOT win American Idol?! He has the best voice on that show because he can sing anything! Sure, a lot of the remaining contestants have great voices, but in only a few genres. James can sing absolutly anything and it sounds perfect. Plus he has so much heart and emotions to put into it. He's talented and he's an inspiration. <3

[RandomViewerX]

Wow I've seen this video so many times and he always surprises me every time i watch this video. What an incredible voice.

[bradtruelove]

James Durbin is AWESOME!

[emopteal]

u r so awesome <3

[youthecat]

HOLY COW, JAMES!!!!! Yes, SIR!!

[LabanDERO155]

v=mD5fu2ZDP2M WE MUST TAKE A STAND! JAMES DURBIN SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!

[VincePalamara]

awesome

[janis123ism]

He rocks!!! Hope life is good to him!!!

[janis123ism]

I'm so confused and really disgusted with american idol. It started with rueben studdard, i would puke and gag everytime he sang, and the same with fantasia. Who voted for them? Not good singers at all. This year has alot of talent, but James was the only balls to the wall singer!!! The other singers don't hold a candle to him! Let's be honest!! Not to be mean, i just don't get that and the fact jay leno had him sing a line then fade to commercials..nobody wanted to see jody foster! Sing James!!

[Linda794jc2]

WOW! This is seriously good. Way better than a lot of famous singers I've heard singing this song!

[rainbowbrite24]

American is stupid to vote you off. In my eyes you are the winner! I will buy your CD the day it comes out!

[killjoyglambert164]

haha i looove him!

[sassappeal]

the BEST EVER of the STAR SPRANGLED BANNER

ever, now and forever.

POWERFUL, FULL-MEASURED IN ALL CLARITY

JAMES DURBIN STAND SYNONYMOUS TO ALL GOOD, STRONG, UPRIGHT & BRIGHT that AMERICA is.

i salute u, JAMES DURBIN. GOD be with U Always <3 <3 <3

Goodness Triumphs!

*

[MAKEAWISH20111]

JDurbinAI1O(JAMES DURBIN) (this what james said ) Im disapointed i didnt make it but everything happens for a reason.. All i know is i did my best . The reason i got elimanted was becuz of my own mistakes. The 3 up there are amazin i only wish i could have made it.. & as 4 haley i luv her & think she is amazin & uniquue & can sing her butt off and she deserves 2be up in the top 3 she did not get me kicked off i find her drive to continue after bein bashed by people is amazin much luv 2 haley

[staticrage72]

i cant believe he lost...no way..i hate american idol and never will watch it again

[punkmaster08]

Sorry Mama, I've been watching him on American Idol and I honestly thought he was gonna go all the way. But I swear he'll get some kind of record deal

[strawberryrose55]

James is truly amazing. Still can't believe he was knocked off of Idol tonight! Hopefully he will have a successful career anyway.

[Gabby5471]

i hope he stays tomorrow night..

[jmladyjm]

Wow! What a voice!

[Radazzle8]

James Duribn is awesome, richly deserving to win the 2011 American Idol. Vote for James to win it all.

[BEVERLYJOYCE1]

VOTE FOR JAMES WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON FOX AT 7:00. HE IS ONE OF THE BEST IDOLS EVER !!!!!!

[mrskiym]

I love the way he takes his time with songs...especially this one! He is AMAZING...his kind of talent can not be taught!!

[danab36330]

I am a huge fan of James from the beginning of AI. He sings with such emotion that sends chills down my spine. He can sing any genre of music and make me like it. I have no doubt that James will be successful in his music career now that the world has seen him perform on Idol. Best of luck to James,I hope he wins. He is already the winner in my opinion!

[jdoliana]

@danab36330

I just gained a whole new respect for the boys voice. Very nice indeed.

[dbarca625]

amazinggggggggggg



[happy2hateYOU]

i hope james goes goes way far in his musical career.......you got it james,,,,,,you got it dude.......the very best of luck.......america loves you dude!!!!!!!!

[txsledge]

OH . . . MY . . . GOD! Or as the Miz would say - AAWWWWWWESOOOOOMMME!

[phelplitz]

I'm guessing that was better than the game that followed....

[aquafina2u]

Beautiful! Thanks for posting this.

[BEVERLYJOYCE1]

OMG ! PEOPLE, We can't let this guy lose, AMERICAN IDOL !!!! We can't let the southern vote beat us again. Get family, friends , relatives what ever the he** it takes, this guy is so deserving of the title. Vote like HE** the whole 2 hours the rest of the shows and give him what he deserves, THAT'S FOR HIM TO BE THE 2011 AMERICAN IDOL WINNER !!!!!!!

[snookynic]

One of the best versions I have ever heard

[supermanfan62]

next time will be at the super bowl

[Emmilly007]

I must say that his singing is perfect here.

[nano79ish]

wow!!!!someone needs to check guys DNA,seriously!i just dont think hes human!thats how you do it,good luck james

[kfarring]

It's such an irony, such a huge voice and performance in a tiny venue like a minor league baseball game with a few hundred people watching. He's got several videos on youtube like that and they always astound me.

[tshock22]

@kfarring The best one I've seen is where he does Dio's Rainbow in the Dark at a karaoke session. It was awesome.

[UnParapluieBleu]

so good

[Cullengirl231]

next time he do this. the bleaches will be full of screming fans

[voltaireramirez]

very talented, amazing singer!

[1045scott]

Let him sing it at a NASCAR event!!!!!

[buurinyue]

after seeing that, i hope AI will have a coutry week :)) pepole will be shocked LOL

[Linlee10]

If I would have been there I would have been jumping up and down!!! What a performance!! Best I've heard!! I Love You James!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Crystasorrow]

There isn't a song that James has covered that doesn't do it justice. He covered Dio's Rainbow In The Dark, AC/DC's Back In Black, Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven AND Kashmir, and he freaking NAILED them all! I'm actually in shock that someone on American Idol caught my attention for the first time, but god does this guy deserve to win! He has pure raw talent! Not only does he have an AMAZING vocal range, but he can also have melody. He's a true artist.

[AmiSkemi]

now I can't wait to hear country song from him and I don't even like country music

[mamadurbin]

@AmiSkemi I just posted (on youtube) the one he sang to win San Jose's Country Idol "Black Velvet" May 2009

[AmiSkemi]

@mamadurbin :) thank you, he is great, like the voice and the way he sings very much...no matter what he sings... I've been durbinated

[ACXiaoyu]

@AmiSkemi Yeah funny you said that...meeee too.  It's a shame he didn't win.

[janiceyt]

Holy Sh**, this guy can sing anything! Wow, who else but him can rock the Star Bangled Banner like that?!

[barkatthemoon100]

Wow that was the best live version of that I've ever heard! James you are amazing!

[Ailith]

Wow



[xoxoalana0516]

Holy crap, that was amazing James. So glad you're on American Idol.....you're gonna be a rock star!!!!

[starlitexxruby]

VOTE JAMES DURBIN FOR THE WIN!!!

[Rick130WCS]

He hit that one out of the ball park--he's ready for the world series. Honestly, one of the best versions I've heard. Just awesome.

[emerson24]

These people at this stadium must have been like what is this? Where at AAA ball game and they bring in this guy? Fuck the baseball game, I want to hear him sing instead!

[marsneedswomen1]

Really nice, one of the nicer versions I've ever heard, he has a lot more talent that what is coming out on Idol at the moment, but I think his time is coming there.

[UCanDoItLady]

he needs to sing at the next World Series and the Superbowl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[supermanfan62]

country idol

[fridaysmiley]

wait wait wait, country idol? XD

[mamadurbin]

@fridaysmiley James WON San Jose California Country Idol 2009. Yes...He can sing ANYTHING!!!

[niknok2789]

@mamadurbin WOW... he should sing a country song just to... compete with scotty hahah xD

[BEVERLYJOYCE1]

@fridaysmiley I wish this would be told on american idol and I wish he would do a country song. He could show Scotty how it's done. If Scotty wins and I'm going to be sick !!!!! sorry, thats how I feel.

[471968able]

wow!!!!!!

[supermanfan62]

he should win

[PerhapsVirginia]

James Durbin is an incredibly talented young man. As a mother of a 14 year old son with Asperger's and ADHD, I am in awe of what James has achieved because even though he has stunning God-given talent, he has overcome extraordinary odds to be where he is today. In my view, James Durbin should win American Idol without a doubt. His vocal range, showmanship and incredible perserverance are all extraordinary.

[wendy2297]

It won't be long now and a stadium that size would have every seat filled just to watch James sing..........probably much larger actually.

[rebelatheartful]

Just the most amazing version of the Star Spangled Banner, I have EVER heard

[TillestFashion]

OMG . HE IS AWESOME. HE HAS TO WIN AMERICAN IDOL!!

[broadband727]

I got out of my seat behind this computer and stood up and put my hand over my heart after the first few bars of this performance!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bonjovirokzz]

That just gave me chills. This guy is a phenomenal singer!!

[bmjbolt]

WOW!



[robindawn5]

JAMES, YOU INSPIRE SO MANY WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOU~~~

[mau0412]

OH WOW!!!  Definitely the next American Idol!

YOU GO JAMES!!!

[LilDemon147]

let the record show i liked this guys music BEFORE he was a superstar :-) that comment at the top? yeah that was in responce to my comment ;-)

[druvincent2112]

nEXT AMERICAN IDOL

[Smileybear5683]

LOVE HIM.....Next American Idol RIGHT THERE :)

[starlitexxruby]

So much talent and energy - love this guy!!!!!

[SweetTooth472]

:D Oh my GOD that was amazing!! I hope he goes far on Idol!

[emilysunshinegirl]

gave me chills. love you james. for everything youve been through, you rock the stage more than any artist ive ever known!! santa cruz has talent;))) im voting for you, and i know most of america is too!! and even if you dont win, you have what it takes to get somewhere without american idol!!! WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3

[kfarring]

Be nice to hear him sing this at ATT, after he takes the Idol crown of course.

[Damaris1110]

Phenomenol!! Go, James! We're so proud of you!

[pnollen]

WOW! I'm in awe.

[starlitexxruby]

absolutely awesome - go James!!

[starlitexxruby]

love this guy

[starlitexxruby]

just WOW... amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

[claudiagutipas]

As Steven said he is f.... crazy good!!!

[unorthodoxmuse]

I love him.

[youngboy886]

SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SOSO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO  SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO GOOD！！！

[youngboy886]

太给力了！！ James Durbin sings Star Spangled Banner acappella so so good！

[LeeMarianne]

Country? Hmmm....very diverse! Love this kid!