Stefano Langone
{{Short description|American singer (born 1989)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Stefano Langone
| image = Stefanoidol.jpg
| caption = Langone in 2011
| alias = Stefano
| birth_date = {{birth_date_and_age|1989|2|27}}
| birth_place = Bellevue, Washington, US
| origin = Kent, Washington, U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|R&B|soul|pop}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|musician}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|piano}}
| years_active = 2011–present
| label = 19{{cite news| url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/america-idol-alum-stefano-langone-581522 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | title=Idol' Alum Stefano Langone Splits from 19, Red Light Management: They Weren't 'Getting It | date=July 7, 2013}}
Hollywood Records (2012–2013)
| website = [http://www.stefanomusic.com/ www.stefanomusic.com]
}}
Stefano Langone ({{IPAc-en|s|t|ɛ|ˈ|f|ɑː|n|oʊ|ˌ|l|æ|ŋ|'|g|oʊ|n|i}};{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-3ppbHNL9Q|title = Stefano Langone Audition - American Idol 10|website = YouTube| date=February 10, 2011 }} 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.
Early life
Langone was born on February 27, 1989, in Bellevue, Washington, to Ernie and Carrie Langone.{{cite news|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/default/article/Father-of-Kent-s-Stefano-Langone-discusses-son-1312628.php |title=Father of Kent's Stefano Langone discusses son and 'American Idol' |last=Hunter |first=Steve |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |date=March 27, 2011 |accessdate=April 16, 2011 }} His father is Italian and his mother is Mexican.{{cite web|url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/tv/10-american-idol-alums-you-never-knew-were-latino?slide=1|title=10 'American Idol' Alums You Never Knew Were Latino!|work=Latina Magazine|date=January 18, 2012 |accessdate=September 25, 2012}} His father works as a career advisor at The Art Institute of Seattle and is also a singer and musician. 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/sound/436637_sound117459273.html |title=Former Bellevue College student Stefano Langone makes top 13 on 'American Idol' |last=Hunter |first=Steve |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |date=March 6, 2011 |accessdate=March 10, 2011}} He performed with Bellevue College's 'Celebration!' vocal jazz ensemble while he was a student there.{{cite web|url=http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/news/115945954.html |title=Former Bellevue College student in running for 'American Idol' |publisher=Bellevue Reporter |date=February 11, 2011 |accessdate=March 10, 2011}}
''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=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |
| Episode
!Theme !Song choice !Original artist !Order # !Result |
|---|
| Audition
|Auditioner's Choice |"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" |N/A |Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1
|First Solo | colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Not aired |N/A |Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2
|Group Performance |N/A |Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3
|Second Solo |"Sir Duke" |N/A |Advanced |
| Las Vegas Round
|Songs of The Beatles |"Get Back" |N/A |Advanced |
| Hollywood Round Final
|Final Solo |"Come Home" |Stefano Langone |N/A |Advanced |
| Top 24 (12 Men)
|Personal Choice |Bruno Mars |9 |Wild Card |
| Wild Card
|Personal Choice |"I Need You Now" |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" |5 |Bottom 3{{ref|1|1}} |
| Top 11{{ref|2|2}}
|"Tiny Dancer" |Elton John |5 |Safe |
| Top 9
|Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |8 |Bottom 3{{ref|3|3}} |
| Top 8
|Songs from the Movies |"End of the Road" — Boomerang |3 |Bottom 3{{ref|4|4}} |
| Top 7
|Songs from the 21st Century |"Closer" |6 |Eliminated |
- {{note|1|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|Note 2}} Due to the judges using their one save on Casey Abrams, the Top 11 remained intact for another week.
- {{note|3|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|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.
Career
=2010-2011: Before and after ''Idol''=
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.{{Citation|title=Stefano Langone- Right path| date=May 29, 2010 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq299kOo6C8|language=en|access-date=2022-02-12}} 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 in San Francisco California performing Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine".{{Citation|title=Stefano Langone Audition - American Idol 10| date=February 10, 2011 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-3ppbHNL9Q|language=en|access-date=2022-02-12}}
Following his Idol 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.kentreporter.com/entertainment/130469643.html |title=Kent's Stefano Langone to sing national anthem at Seattle Thunderbirds hockey opener |publisher=Kent Reporter |date=September 23, 2011}} On September 26, 2011, Langone and James Durbin appeared on Dr. Drew's "Lifechangers" TV Talk show.
=2011-2015: Record deal and debut album=
Langone was co-managed by 19 Entertainment and Red Light Management.{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idols-stefano-langone-signs-240040 |title='American Idol's' Stefano Langone Signs With 19 Management |last=Halperin |first=Shirley |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=September 26, 2011 |accessdate=October 28, 2011}} In January 2012, Langone announced that he has signed a record contract with Hollywood Records.{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2012/01/stefano-langone-hollywood-record-deal/1 |title='Idol' singer Stefano Langone signs with Hollywood Records |last=Mansfield |first=Brian |work=Idol Chatter |date=January 11, 2011}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.hauteliving.com/2011/10/haute-event-eva-longoria-hosts-padres-contra-el-cancer-at-the-tropicana/ |title=Haute Event: Eva Longoria Hosts Padres Contra El Cáncer at the Tropicana |publisher=Hauteliving.com |date=October 18, 2011 |accessdate=October 28, 2011}} On November 24, 2011, Langone performed at the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade.{{cite web|url=http://www.phillytrib.com/entertainmentarticles/item/1548-thanksgiving-parade-brings-out-the-stars.html |title=Thanksgiving Parade brings out the stars |work=Philadelphia Tribune |date=November 17, 2011}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://sf49ersnews.com/www__Dyoutube__Dcom/_Stefano-Langone-National-Anthem-12-19-2011.php |title=Stefano Langone National Anthem 12-19-2011 |publisher=sf49ersnews.com}} 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".{{cite web|date=April 12, 2012|title=I'm on a role chart numbers|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/idolchatter/2012/10/24/carrie-underwood-american-idol-track-sales/1654361/|publisher=E!}} "I'm on a Roll" was released on iTunes on April 24. The track sold around 20,000 in its first week.{{cite news|title=Clarkson, Underwood dominate 'Idol' track sales |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2012/05/idol-track-sales-kelly-clarkson-carrie-underwood/1 |last=Mansfield |first=Brian |work=Idol Chatter |date=May 2, 2012}}
On July 16, Langone performed "I'm on a Roll" on Good Morning America.File:StefanoLangone2024a.pngLangone 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.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}} On November 24, 2011, Langone performed at the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}} 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.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}} Langone performed the National Anthem at a San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers December 2011 game.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}} On February 8, 2012, Langone performed in a Motown music tribute at Carnegie Hall.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
Langone's second single "Yes to Love" was released on February 12, 2013.{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/idolchatter/2013/01/02/stefano-yes-to-love-single-premiere/1802685 |title=Stefano premieres 'Yes to Love' single |last=Mansfield |first=Brian |work=Idol Chatter |date=January 2, 2013}} 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.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
Langone's second single "Yes to Love" was released on February 12, 2013.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/stefano-langone-new-single-lemon-squeeze |title=Stefano Releases New Single Lemon Squeeze |author= Priscilla Rodriguez |date= October 20, 2014 |work=Latina }} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-pop-hiss-premiere-stefano-langones-fill-my-cup-20150216-htmlstory.html|author=Gerrick D. Kennedy|title=Pop & Hiss premiere: Stefano Langone's 'Fill My Cup'|work=Los Angeles Times|date=February 16, 2015|accessdate=March 22, 2018}} Obsession was ultimately released a year later as a five-track EP.{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1OZNg28xRikPiwDgg6NfMO|title=Spotify – Obsession|work=Spotify|accessdate=August 3, 2019}}
=2015-present: As an independent artist=
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.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
In 2018, Langone performed with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds at the Kennedy Center.{{cite web|url=https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2018/01/21/review-nso-pops-kenny-babyface-edmonds-kennedy-center/|author=Ramona Harper|title=Review: NSO Pops and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds at the Kennedy Center|work=DCMetro Theatre Arts|date=January 21, 2018|accessdate=March 22, 2018}} He released the singles "Call It Love" on June 18, 2019,{{Citation|title=Stefano - Call It Love| date=June 18, 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o9RSx0P3eM|language=en|access-date=2022-02-07}} "Invincible" on May 14, 2020,{{Citation|title='Invincible' - SteFano x KOIL (Official Lyric Video)| date=May 14, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MJ5zyHx-24|language=en|access-date=2022-02-07}} "Next Year" on October 20, 2020,{{Citation|title=STEFANO - NEXT YEAR| date=October 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9xBpf1n_9o|language=en|access-date=2022-02-07}} and "Why I Am Here" on December 19, 2020.{{Citation|title=Stefano - Why I'm Here (Official Video)| date=December 19, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy9-T7KT9f4|language=en|access-date=2022-02-07}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Stefano Langone Vocal rest/rehab|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/COOgSMYFPRH/|access-date=2022-02-12|website=www.instagram.com}} 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.{{Cite web|title=Stefano Langone performance at staples|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/COJhoZylCfS/|access-date=2022-02-12|website=www.instagram.com}}
Langone toured as part of Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds's Full Circle Tour which began in April 2022.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
Personal life
On May 28, 2009, he was involved in a near-fatal accident after being hit by a drunk driver.{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2011/02/12/stefano-langone-american-idol-contestant-scars-drunk-driving-accident-marvin-gaye-i-heard-it-through-the-grapevine/ |title=Scarred 'Idol' Contestant – Drunk Driving Victim |publisher=TMZ.com |date=February 12, 2011 |accessdate=March 10, 2011}} 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.{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2011/02/stefano-langones-a-survivor/1 |title=Stefano Langone's a survivor |last=Mansfield |first=Brian |work=Idol Chatter |date=February 9, 2011 |accessdate=March 10, 2011}}
On May 16, 2010, Langone was arrested on suspicion of DUI a year after the accident.{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/03/16/american-idol-finalist-stefano-langones-dui-arrest-revealed/?test=faces |title='American Idol' finalist Stefano Langone's DUI arrest revealed |publisher=Fox News Channel |date=March 16, 2011 |accessdate=March 16, 2011}} He was later only charged with a lesser crime of first-degree negligent driving for which he pleaded guilty to negligent driving.{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2014512353_langone17.html |title='American Idol's' Stefano Langone has DUI arrest in his past |work=The Seattle Times |date=March 16, 2011 |accessdate=March 16, 2011}}
He married Chelsea Corp in Los Angeles on July 27, 2019.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
Discography
=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US AC |
|---|
| scope="row"| "I'm on a Roll" (featuring New Boyz & Rock Mafia) | 2012 | 49 | rowspan="7" {{Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"| "Yes to Love"
| 2013 | — |
| scope="row"| "Lemon Squeeze"
| 2014 | — |
| scope="row"| "Fill My Cup" (featuring Dave'Ron Madden)
| 2015 | — |
| scope="row"| "Call It Love"
| 2019 | — |
| scope="row"| "Invincible"
| 2020 | — |
| scope="row"| "Next Year"
| 2020 | — |
=EPs=
| class="wikitable" |
| Year
! Title |
|---|
| 2016
| Obsession |
References
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External links
- [http://www.stefanomusic.com Official Site]
- [http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_10/stefano_langone/ Stefano Langone] on American Idol
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