Bamberg, SC Native May Be Country Music’s Next Star
Warren Peay is from Bamberg, SC, and is on his way to being a star. He’s on the big stage and has made his way to the top 8 now…
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MAY 13: (L-R) American Idol judges Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez, and Keith Urban onstage during “American Idol” XIV Grand Finale at Dolby Theatre on May 13,…
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesWarren Peay is from Bamberg, SC, and is on his way to being a star. He's on the big stage and has made his way to the top 8 now on American Idol, but back home in Bamberg, Warren is an appliance repair technician and a worship leader. Some have compared him to Chris Stapleton. Yes, he is that good. Bamberg, SC Native May Be Country Music's Next Star.
Let's hope he keeps on winning. Either way, I'm sure record labels in Nashville are already looking at him after seeing American Idol.
The judges love him. According to American Songwriter...
Following his audition performance, Peay received a standing ovation from all three judges. “Well, that was badass,” said Luke Bryan, who was mostly speechless. Bamberg, SC Native May Be Country Music's Next Star.
Perry took over and called Peay a “Christian Chris Stapleton” before sharing her first impressions of him. “Warren, you walked in that door, and I was like, ‘Please God, please God answer our prayers, God. This guy looks the part; please let him sound the part. And you sound the freaking part.”
We're proud of you back home, Warren! Check out a few of his performances below.
In case you missed Kenny Chesney in Greenville.
