Three singers on American Idol got a big advantage this season on the show. One of them just got a chance to open for a true musical legend this week in concert. When the auditions happened, one singer from each city of auditions had a chance to earn a Platinum Ticket that would allow them
When Jay Copeland raced into Hollywood Week on American Idol with a Platinum Ticket, it proved he was one of the best, and he proved the judges right. While he was previously at the bottom of the fan voting, as many people used the Platinum Ticket as a reason to vote against him, he survived
Dancing with the Stars introduced something new in its 20th season with the Platinum Tickets. This allowed three singers, one from each audition town, to skip the Genre Round in Hollywood Week and scout their competition. They then got to choose their duet partner for the next round, and most people expected these three singers
Jay Copeland arrived on the first Monday night episode of American Idol’s 20th season. With the show moving to two nights a week, the judges handed out the fourth and final Platinum Ticket to a singer. This means that Jay Copeland, who received the ticket, will get to sit out a week during the Hollywood