Charles William "Charlie" Grigsby, Jr. (born September 15th, 1978) was a contestant on Season 2 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Charles' audition was not initially televised, but it was showcased during American Idol Rewind. He auditioned in Detroit and sang "Overjoyed" by Stevie Wonder. Although Simon voted "no", Randy and Paula voted "yes", sending him to the next round.
Hollywood Round[]
Charles' stay in Hollywood was not televised much, but he did enough to make the Top 32.
Top 32[]
Charles performed in Group 1, singing "Overjoyed" by Stevie Wonder. He received enough votes to advance to the Top 12.
Top 12[]
Charles sang "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved for You)" by Marvin Gaye. He received enough votes to be considered "safe" for that week.
Top 11[]
Charles sang "You Can't Win" by Michael Jackson. He was eliminated at this stage of the competition.
| Season 2 |
| Finalists |
| Ruben Studdard · Clay Aiken · Kimberley Locke · Josh Gracin · Trenyce · Carmen Rasmusen · Kimberly Caldwell · Rickey Smith · Corey Clark · Julia DeMato · Charles Grigsby · Vanessa Olivarez |
| Semifinalists |
| Aliceyn Cooney · Chip Days · Janine Falsone · Olivia Mojica · Nasheka Siddall · Juanita Barber · Sylvia Chibiliti · Ashley Hartman · Patrick Lake · Samantha Cohen · Equoia Coleman · Lou Gazzara · Kimberly Kelsey · Jordan Segundo · George Trice · Rebecca Bond · Candice Coleman · Jennifer Fuentes · Hadas · Jacob John Smalley · J.D. Adams · Meosha Denton · Patrick Fortson · Bettis Richardson |