Burnell Taylor


Burnell Taylor is an American singer, who came in seventh place on the twelfth season of ''American Idol.''

Early life

Burnell Taylor was born on April 14, 1993, in from New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from Sarah T. Reed High School in 2011. He and his family were survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

''American Idol''

Taylor auditioned in Baton Rouge, singing "I'm Here". He performed the same song during the semifinals and made it to the top 10. During the top 10, 9, and 8 weeks, he was favored by judges and Jimmy Iovine. He received the lowest number of votes after his top 7 performance of "You Give Love a Bad Name" by Bon Jovi, and was sent home on April 4, 2013, after the judges decided against using their "Judges' Save" power.

Performances and results

  • When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Taylor was among the bottom three, but was declared safe first.

    Post-''Idol''

Taylor took part in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2013 from July 19 and to August 31, 2013. He performed with Nicki Minaj on her song "Pills N Potion" at the 2014 BET Awards on June 29, 2014.