
One withdraws, while the other overdoes it. Ray uses a chair, to calm him down a bit, and streamline his energy. Ray points out that the two tributes are nervous.

Kuk helps Tim pick the right places to twang. His vocal impression isn’t as good as Keith Urban. However, the Tim McGraw tribute has all the confidence in the world. Ray feels Keith took his notes really quickly. That is, sensing when the audience is pulling away, and leaning into them.

The movement expert Ray Leeper helps him with audience connection. In order to bring that confidence to his vocal performance, Kuk works on his enunciation and intent. Kuk Harrell the vocal expert, notes Keith’s confidence while he plays guitar.

The tributes meet with both Clash experts at the same time. But in order to improve Keith’s confidence, the panel also sets him up with the vocal and movement experts. Adam calls him a “natural” and compliments his “pipes” and his hair. Meghan feels like Keith is “real close” but she senses nerves. He needs to work the stage and be more animated. When he dons a blond wig to play Keith, there is a resemblance.Īdam covers “Somebody Like Me” and he’s got the vocal down pretty well, and is a decent guitar player But his presence is very laid back. For Adam, the tribute is recent thing and it’s all about the guitar. He’s a stay at home dad who played in a rock band for 10 years. I’ll mostly be referring to the contestants by their tribute’s names.) His at home look is short gray hair. Next up, it’s Adam Rutledge who covers Keith Urban. Pictured: Adam Ruthledge covering the music of Keith Urban - (Photo by: Casey Durkin/E! Entertainment) A blond wig transforms a tribute into Keith Urban “Great job on physical embodiment!” Meghan suggests that he go to the vocal expert to work on his twang, and do additional work with the movement expert. Ester felt like she was watching a summer concert in Nashville. He’s not a great singer.Īdam Lambert calls it a fun performance and compliments Tim’s charisma.

But his vocal is VERY nasally and super twangy. So, physical antics are very much a part of his stage act: Jumping on stools, lifting up his shirt, flirting with the audience. But record executives said he sounded to much like the “real guy.” Adam got married, but didn’t let go of his ambitions.Īdam works out to keep a sleek physique, just like his hero. And once Adam graduated college where he played football, he pursued a country music career. Addressing the contestants at the beginning of the show, Ester, who works in Nashville says: “At the end of the day, when it comes to country, it’s spilling the heart out and relating to everyone in the audience.” Tim McGraw impersonator works on his absįirst up, it’s Adam Tucker from Sissonville West Virginia.
