Stefano Langone

Stefano Langone (/stɛˈfɑːnoʊˌlæŋˈɡoʊni/;[2] born February 27, 1989), known as Stefano in his recording career, is an American singer and musician from Kent, Washington. Langone placed seventh on the tenth season of American Idol. Post American Idol, Langone pursued his musical career and became an independent artist in January 2014.

Stefano Langone
Background information
Also known asStefano
Born (1989-02-27) February 27, 1989
Bellevue, Washington, US
OriginKent, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active2011–present
Labels19[1]
Hollywood Records (2012–2013)
Websitewww.stefanomusic.com

Personal life

Langone was born on February 27, 1989, in Bellevue, Washington, to Ernie and Carrie Langone.[3] His father is Italian and his mother is Mexican.[4] His father works as a career advisor at The Art Institute of Seattle and is also a singer and musician.[3] Langone has been singing and playing the piano since childhood. He attended Emerald Park Elementary School, Meridian Junior High, and Kentwood High School, as well as Bellevue College, where he was given a full ride scholarship.[5] He performed with Bellevue College's 'Celebration!' vocal jazz ensemble while he was a student there.[6]

On May 28, 2009, he was involved in a near-fatal accident after being hit by a drunk driver.[7] The accident resulted in two broken arms, a fractured pelvis, and other serious injuries. In addition, Langone had to learn to walk again and has extensive scarring as a result of the accident.[8]

On May 16, 2010, Langone was arrested on suspicion of DUI a year after the accident.[9] He was later only charged with a lesser crime of first-degree negligent driving for which he pleaded guilty to negligent driving.[10]

He married Chelsea Corp in Los Angeles on July 27, 2019.

Career

Following Langone's accident he turned to music to aid his recovery. With the help of his father, he began uploading covers and original music to his YouTube account as early as May 29, 2010.[11] His original upload garnered over 100,000 views, encouraging him to pursue a wider audience. On February 9, 2011, he auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol[12] in San Francisco California performing Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine".

American Idol

Langone auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol in San Francisco, California. He advanced to the Top 13 through a wild card selection by Jennifer Lopez. Langone was eliminated from the show on April 21, 2011, finishing in seventh place.

Performances/results
Episode Theme Song choice Original artist Order # Result
Audition Auditioner's Choice "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" Marvin Gaye N/A Advanced
Hollywood Round, Part 1 First Solo Not aired N/A Advanced
Hollywood Round, Part 2 Group Performance N/A Advanced
Hollywood Round, Part 3 Second Solo "Sir Duke" Stevie Wonder N/A Advanced
Las Vegas Round Songs of The Beatles
Group Performance		 "Get Back" The Beatles N/A Advanced
Hollywood Round Final Final Solo "Come Home" Stefano Langone N/A Advanced
Top 24 (12 Men) Personal Choice "Just the Way You Are" Bruno Mars 9 Wild Card
Wild Card Personal Choice "I Need You Now" Smokie Norful 2 Advanced
Top 13 Your Personal Idol "Lately" Stevie Wonder 10 Safe
Top 12 Year You Were Born "If You Don't Know Me by Now" Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes 6 Safe
Top 11 Motown "Hello" Lionel Richie 5 Bottom 31
Top 112 Elton John "Tiny Dancer" Elton John 5 Safe
Top 9 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame "When a Man Loves a Woman" Percy Sledge 8 Bottom 33
Top 8 Songs from the Movies "End of the Road" — Boomerang Boyz II Men 3 Bottom 34
Top 7 Songs from the 21st Century "Closer" Ne-Yo 6 Eliminated
  • ^Note 1 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Langone was among the Bottom 3, but declared safe second as Casey Abrams received the fewest votes and was saved by the judges.
  • ^Note 2 Due to the judges using their one save on Casey Abrams, the Top 11 remained intact for another week.
  • ^Note 3 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Langone was among the Bottom 3, but declared safe second as Pia Toscano was eliminated.
  • ^Note 4 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Langone was among the Bottom 3, but declared safe second as Paul McDonald was eliminated.

Post-Idol

Following his elimination, Langone appeared on several talk shows. He appeared on Live with Regis and Kelly on April 25, 2011, as well as The Today Show on April 26, 2011. In addition, Langone appeared on The Rachael Ray Show along with Paul McDonald and Pia Toscano on May 25, 2011. The following summer, Langone toured with the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2011, which began in West Valley City, Utah, on July 6, 2011, and ended in Manila, Philippines, on September 21, 2011.

On September 24, 2011, Langone sang the National Anthem at the Western Hockey League game opener between the Seattle Thunderbirds and Portland Winterhawks.[13] On September 26, 2011, Langone and James Durbin appeared on Dr. Drew's "Lifechangers" TV Talk show.

Record deal, debut album (2011–2015)

Langone was co-managed by 19 Entertainment and Red Light Management.[14] In January 2012, Langone announced that he has signed a record contract with Hollywood Records.[15] While recording his debut album, Langone has performed at several events. On October 15, 2011, Langone performed at Eva Longoria’s Charity Padres El Cáncer in Las Vegas.[16] On November 24, 2011, Langone performed at the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade.[17] Langone took part in the Hollywood Christmas Parade on November 27, 2011. On December 4, 2011, Langone performed at Trevor Live, an event benefiting The Trevor Project. Langone performed the National Anthem at a San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers December 2011 game.[18] On February 8, 2012, Langone performed in a Motown music tribute at Carnegie Hall.

On April 26, 2012, Langone returned to American Idol to perform his debut single, "I'm on a Roll".[19] "I'm on a Roll" was released on iTunes on April 24. The track sold around 20,000 in its first week.[20] On July 16, Langone performed "I'm on a Roll" on Good Morning America.

Langone was co-managed by 19 Entertainment and Red Light Management. In January 2012, Langone announced that he has signed a record contract with Hollywood Records. On October 15, 2011, Langone performed at Eva Longoria's Charity Padres El Cáncer in Las Vegas. On November 24, 2011, Langone performed at the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. Langone took part in the Hollywood Christmas Parade on November 27, 2011. On December 4, 2011, Langone performed at Trevor Live, an event benefiting The Trevor Project. Langone performed the National Anthem at a San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers December 2011 game. On February 8, 2012, Langone performed in a Motown music tribute at Carnegie Hall.

Langone's second single "Yes to Love" was released on February 12, 2013.[21] Langone performed "Yes to Love" on American Idol on April 25, 2013.

On April 26, 2012, Langone returned to American Idol to perform his debut single, "I'm on a Roll". "I'm on a Roll" was released on April 24. The track sold around 20,000 in its first week. On July 16, Langone performed "I'm on a Roll" on Good Morning America.

Langone's second single "Yes to Love" was released on February 12, 2013. Langone performed "Yes to Love" on American Idol on April 25, 2013.

Langone released a single "Lemon Squeeze", produced by a new label SpeakerMind Productions, on October 17, 2014.[22] He released another single, "Fill My Cup," on February 17, 2015. This single was supposed to be followed by his debut, Obsession, later that year.[23] Obsession was ultimately released a year later as a five-track EP.[24]

As an independent artist (2015-present)

Following the end of his recording contract, Langone collaborated with Postmodern Jukebox to perform a number of covers, including with Pia Toscano to perform a duet of Andrea Bocelli's "The Prayer on August 3, 2017, alone covered Ed Sheeran's "The Shape of You" on June 21, 2018 and with the Jonas Brothers on "Sucker" on June 21, 2019.

In 2018, Langone performed with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds at the Kennedy Center.[25] He released the singles "Call It Love" on June 18, 2019,[26] "Invincible" on May 14, 2020,[27] "Next Year" on October 20, 2020,[28] and "Why I Am Here" on December 19, 2020.[29]

In December 2021, Langone announced he suffered from a vocal polyp which restricted the use of his vocal chords and left him on vocal rest for two months, prior to surgery which occurred earlier the next year.[30] He would begin singing again in spring 2021, when he performed the national anthem at the Stables Center for an NHL match on April 26, 2021 between the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks.[31]

Langone toured as part of Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds's Full Circle Tour which began in April 2022.

Discography

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
AC
"I'm on a Roll"
(featuring New Boyz & Rock Mafia)		 2012 49 Non-album singles
"Yes to Love" 2013 —
"Lemon Squeeze" 2014 —
"Fill My Cup" (featuring Dave'Ron Madden) 2015 —
"Call It Love" 2019 —
"Invincible" 2020 —
"Next Year" 2020 —

EPs
Year Title
2016 Obsession

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