Chris Daughtry - Dead or Alive

Chris singing Wanted Dead or Alive during the top 24 round of AI5.

[@lanebashford3982]

Daughtry is my favorite singer. His covers are surreal and he's just so talented and inspirational.

[@starb6683]

He definitely gives Bon Jovi a run for his money.

[@babybobs6]

Still come back about 3 times a year to watch his AI clips! He is amazing and I still to this day don't understand how he didn't win AI.

[@babybobs6]

My favourite American idol contestant ever!! Always a winner in my eyes!!

[@ryantextor5162]

I remember watching this live. Been a fan since.

[@roberttaylor4999]

I never thought I would hear someone sing this particular song on par with Bon Jovi but Chris NAILED it. What a voice and natural talent.

[@popsingerstar]

i was soooooo pissed when chris got kicked off the show. i remember i voted 4 him & he shouldve won! he was my favorite that season

[@shavonjohnson9535]

Chris Daughtry is one of the most natural talented singers ever on American Idol; I still don't understand to this day how he lost the Season 5 competiton to Taylor Hicks but I'm so glad that it worked out for his good because his career is far more successful than not only Taylor but some of the other American Idol winners as well... Chris Daughtry rocks!!

[@heddataz13]

he is the best thing out of American Idol hands down

[@bernarddeocampo1776]

+Heather Koch (heddataz13) one of the best things

[@hazelwood55]

+Heather Koch (heddataz13) When he got voted off, I quit watching that show forever. I figured if people couldn't see his talent, why waste my time.

[@bhall3704]

Shavon Johnson e

[@kylezawaski3074]

hazelwood55 he didn’t get voted off he got kick off cuz he went professional and it’s against the. Rules

[@dadronald6840]

in the end...he WON

[@maureen1002]

when he sings, he gives me chills! Such a good, stand-up guy!

[@ahfaxthis]

SIMPLE TERMS, SIMON MISSED IT, MISSED HIM, MISSED DAUGHTRY. WELL, his bad. OUR WIN ! Thank you Chris for being so strong to put up with your journey to get to where you are today. I LOVE your music and your voice. Your bad rocks too ! Let's make 3rd cd soon, please. I need more. MORE TOURS, more music. Your fans by now the millions are with you and me thinks you might one day be able to buy the FOX NETWORK. Good for you. Congrats on your kids. :)

[@yamadogking]

How did this guy not win that year?

[@scottdrew2610]

I totally agree! but looking at his music career now, he's probably best off not winning.

[@rodneyneubauer1810]

the reason he did not win is the voting is skewed. When people like country singer Taylor Hicks, CLEARLY not near as talented as Chris, wins by the popular vote. It tells you the voting is skewed. I always thought, people should vote for whom they dont want. The voting is get as many votes as you can in a time frame, or limited to 10 per person etc etc. So, it in turn becomes, how many votes will I put in? Coincidentally, when he was voted off that year, that was the last episode I watched. I knew they would never get it right. I watch 'the voice.' More accurate.

[@moonlockets]

+Yamadog King He dropped out of the competition because he got signed by a label i think!

[@kylezawaski3074]

moonlockets he got kick off cuz he sign with a label he never got voted off

[@aceblades8679]

Kyle Zawaski, he got voted off with 4 weeks left. Truth.

[@Xxguitardude96xX]

love that rock vibe in his voice

[@ajfanchristine]

Genuine artist, incredible talent, beautiful voice! True talent always stands out and never disappoints.

[@JordanAthemusiclover]

Can't believe this was nearly 10 years ago! Like many people, I was devastated after he was eliminated from the show and used to stay up late for the results. That summer, my Dad got awesome seats to the Top 10 tour for Season 5 and I still clearly remember my favorite performance: Chris Daughtry and Elliot Yamin dueting "Savin' Me" by Nickelback!

[@TommyG1321]

and still watching these AI Clips, freaking 8 years later! LOVE HIM

[@hattiehedgehog]

i honestly think that chris daughtry is one of the most talented singers ever on american idol!

[@josephfer07]

Chris and Jennifer Hudson are the best not-winners who have succeeded in making a career after Idol!!! His voice is awesome, easily identified, cool!

[@nicoleoconnell3695]

Second i saw him knewww was gonna be amazing and a huge star...now look

[@rajs128]

this is the song i remember the most over all of the other chris daughtry songs in the competition...fucking AMAZING

[@_reeshu_]

One of my favourite singers singing my favourite song. Doesn't get any better than this

[@am15101989]

I love his confidence. So self-assured, yet humble. And oh so talented and gorgeous. :) Love this man!

[@lateramae]

This is one of my favorite American Idol performances from the entire series!

[@Licha1991]

Wow that was so good I was about to call in and vote!

[@yugiohlover101]

I love Chris Daughtry.

[@MegaGoofygal]

i love this man!!!! His voice gives me chills in a good way!! hehe

[@1disneyobsessed]

LOVE LOVE LOVE how he did this song!

[@PeterCarmichael332]

Best cover ever for this song

[@brox131]

I'll never forget this performance

[@schuylorhayes5263]

Me too!

[@malemanjulpax2155]

obviously, rock is not simon's cup of tea.

[@rossaann]

man!!!! they boy surely has something!!! Great singing!!

[@drevsdre9]

he was not wrong - Chris grew as he went along he got better because he knew he had too - he has talent and he is now making the best of it

[@TheStarkiller501]

Chris Daughtry is the best american Idol contestant ever.

[@zerogirl8610]

his voice is simply amazing.good job on this song chris

[@matthewt.carter6875]

Daughtry is AWESOME! So underrated Much Respect!

[@trojanfield3]

holy crap...rock will never die

[@kixnit]

This is the performance that made me fall in love with Daughtry. :)

[@xxlexyxx17]

OMG, that fire background soo goes with him!! OH I LOVE CHRIS DAUGHTRY!!! HES SOOOOOOOOOO HOT!!!!

[@สมดึ๋ยชริงเด้]

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[@oCorrupts]

Chris's version i used to listen to as a kid it still shocks me its been so long since this cover was done

[@ZoeeKlinger]

god dammn. he is SO good.

[@AmericanIdolz2011]

Very good song choice for him. And he did it very well. I really like his style.

[@peterrobann]

Simon really love this guy.. he sees chris got potentials

[@aligasan]

i believe you! would have been a great opportunity to have met him too before he became famous.

[@wantashortname]

omg he is soo awesome, love him !

[@allamericanmom77]

He made it to the top 4... this was the top 24 show.

[@kidrocker81]

chris daughtry rockssss

[@Cjagotrizz]

chris ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@06211978]

he makes this song sound gooooood

[@chelsiehutson2260]

Oh my gosh he is my top favorite rock singer!! Ashley

[@sligtlyscandalous]

@kristenkaufman - Me too! so happy that he went on to do such bigger and better things with his life! could not be happier for him!

[@dontdropthesoapz]

his cover is awesome.

[@lythnia]

omg I downloaded this performance! I love it!

[@KateandTC34]

love this preformance!

[@yojoe793]

so good.

[@JohnDoe-pn8yq]

Simon is a genius. I believe he says things to make people dig deep and bring out the best they can. He knows how to manipulate people for their own good.

[@kristenkaufman4963]

Chris Daughtry is the only reason I REMEMBER season 5. I stopped watching the show when he got eliminated!

[@sherryrasmus]

i'm a huge bon jovi fan but chris rocks this song !!!!!!

[@JensaRahm]

very nice performance...

[@cyr112]

This song fits his style so well.

[@EeyoreGirl8]

notice he's the biggest one to come out of that season. he didn't even win. which he should have. he's amazing.

[@kellyanndean9374]

HE ROCKS!!!!!!! SOOO DAMM GOOD!!!! AND HOT!!!

[@jamesbrennan7057]

Too me this is the best version

[@darkphoenix2k61]

all the songs he covers sound really good

[@ribbitgrl]

He was on Season 5. Finished in 4th. Everybody was shocked.

[@razzstapp]

the absolute BALLS!

[@retdoom2001]

im get chills!

[@325Arlene]

wiii i love him

[@velletri]

@AricDobres it does exist, it came on my pandora once.

[@pfdem]

@athinea1975 it's been said he sang a Matchbox song in the a cappella round, which was before this performance. So guess Randy's referring to that. Which was not aired.

[@KaiserSoze679]

@tylerdesjardins - He basically IS solo. The band is named after him, the first album cover was just him, hell, I'm sure there are some diehard fans out there but nobody I know (myself included, and I listen to them alot) can even name another member of that band. Even solo artists have bands behind them, all he did was turn his name into a band name and give his a bit more camera time. Essencially, he IS solo.

[@yanks4602]

Simon is the only one who actually gives people something to think about... All the other judges dont give the others something to work towards!

[@sanjo1965]

dauughtry and cook are great but who really got robbed was bo bice, these 3 men makes a big difference in who idol has made famous. idol knows it and look at them now, rock on im tired of the people whos afraid to let there hair down .and rock and roll, i hope someone will kick ass like these 3 have over the years.love all 3 always will be my music.

[@jlestat28]

increibleeeeeeeeeee!!!!

[@krisp8888]

I know! Happens every year too!

[@matartan]

Awesome mate. Fi Scotland...

[@deborahwood3419]

WOW !!

[@Supermonkey22]

@LiveAndDieWithMusic AMEN!!!

[@ULibby]

His back up singer was really good too.

[@notyourmanicpixie]

Daughtry is such a natural talent, he never has to force it. Not to mention he's smoking hot

[@TheCMA388]

this was the last season of american idol i watched i say the best

[@0xUntitledx0]

great voice :)

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

yes! someone who actually appreciates the older rock

[@msashlyjudd8]

lol When chris got voted off I was so mad I threw my remote control across the room lmao.

[@Acez945]

I give major props to chris for becoming as successful as he is. Not a big fan of his work cuz most of it is repetitive, but still have respect for him

[@treyy08]

still the best on american idol ever

[@WyndhamCrest]

@LegoPower333 So true! Chris is awesome!

[@luckyvet]

Now I know why David cooks first words in his audition were 'I'm personable:" He very much reminds me of Chris in his singin style.

[@wordsrlikerain]

Simon said nearly the exact same thing about charisma to David Cook!!!!!! David and Chris have been the best, most original so far, David more so than Chris. I love them both!!

[@tonyhuffman6172]

He does

[@ambbean]

Those boys make a song their own and do the original singer justice...for the most part. The only song I thought was a horrible rendition was "Ring of Fire" by Adam. I cringe everytime I hear it or someone talk about it. But he is the most talented of this season. I saw Daughtry in concert with Bon Jovi. Though he was no Bon Jovi in my eyes, he was amazing!

[@thebelle156]

hes so famous now hes already got number1 songs hahah the one that one i dont even her them singing

[@foreverjynxed]

Lol. Well, I guess Simon was wrong!!!! :D The funny thing with him performing this song is that he has such a distinctive voice, and so does JOhn Bon Jovi, so it's really nice to hear him singing this. :D I love this song, it's up there in my alltime favorite songs. :D

[@ScarsResideBAND]

he didn't get voted off. He decided to withdraw because he was offered an amazing record deal.

[@Liztehawesome]

he rox!

[@farteryx]

haha i remember watching this performance with the fire background.

[@pilkel2002345]

Losing on AI is the best thing to ever happen to Chris. If he would have won, he wouldn't have created his band Daughtry, he wouldn't have created a rock album it would have been what AI wanted, they would have chosen which songs would be on the album, etc. Chris' elimination sucked at first, but is the best thing that's ever happened to him ever since.

[@Californiachik85]

Best Idol in American Idol history!!! Kelly would be second.

[@Bondiblu2]

he didnt - but didnt need to, either. he's doing pretty well. his first album sold 5 million copies worldwide.

[@MsDominic20]

Sounds just like Bon Jovi loved it!