Lee DeWyze's 'Everybody Hurts': Behind The 'American Idol' Cover
Simon Cowell calls the R.E.M. tune 'a brilliant choice of song' for DeWyze.By Eric Ditzian
Lee DeWyze performs on "Idol" on May 25
Photo: Fox
After a tepid opening performance that left the "American Idol" judges less than impressed, Lee DeWyze bounced back with an inspired take on R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts" during Tuesday night's (May 25) performance finale.
It seemed like an odd, potentially sleep-inducing choice when Ryan Seacrest introduced the tune, but the 24-year-old stepped up...
MTV.com News — Simon Cowell calls the R.E.M. tune 'a brilliant choice of song' for DeWyze.By Eric Ditzian
Lee DeWyze performs on "Idol" on May 25
Photo: Fox
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VH1 News — Lee DeWyze's "Everybody Hurts": the story behind the "American Idol" cover. Simon Cowell called the R.E.M. tune "a brilliant choice of song" for DeWyze. more info