Charlie Askew - A True Artist

Well that was hard to get through, I'm heart broken to see someone so talented be left out of the top 10.   In the end they got what they wanted-- no competition for the women this year.

Charlie you are one of a kind.   You resembled no one and sounded like no other contestant or star of today.  They had no idea what to do with you, and that my friend is what a true artist is.  The American Idol machine would have hindered your potential.   

What you did get is tons of fans who are in love with the unique tone and power of your voice.  We'll be waiting patiently for what's to come your way.  I know whatever that is, you'll make us proud.    

We're the fortunate ones--we gained a true artist and a star. Thank you for gracing us with your talent.  

I'm recalling the lyrics to your first song:  You truly are an enchanted boy, a little shy, and sad of eye, but oh how very wise was he.  The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.  

We love you Charlie, now go on and make some amazing music.  We can't wait.

Nature Boy 

There was a boy

A very strange, enchanted boy

They say he wandered very far

Very far, over land and sea

A little shy and sad of eye

But very wise was he

And then one day,

One magic day he passed my way

While we spoke of many things

Fools and Kings

This he said to me

The greatest thing you'll ever learn

Is just to love and be loved in return