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David Hernandez Gained National Attention with His Powerful Voice and Affable Personality As an American Idol finalist ABOUT David Hernandez gained national attention with his powerful voice and affable personality as an American Idol finalist. In addition to American Idol, David has showcased his talents on The Ellen Show, The Today Show, MTV’s TRL, EXTRA, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Teen Choice Awards, TV Guides’ Sexiest Stars, Idol Tonight, Idol Gives Back and FOX-TV. David is an incredible performer and has been touring as an original artist for the last 10 years. He was invited to sing at the Inaugural Kick-Off Celebration ball for Barak Obama, performing alongside celebrity recording artists Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Maroon 5, along with event hosts Jessica Alba and legendary TV producer, Norman Lear. David has also shared the stage with Bryan Adams, Donna Summer, Taylor Dayne, Thea Austin, and Cece Peniston to name a few. David just released his debut video and single, “Beautiful”. The video was directed by Printz Board (producer of the Black Eyed Peas) and shot to over 46k views in less than 48 hours becoming a viral sensation. He is currently touring nationally and internationally with his second album while completing his third with Mikal Blue (Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, One Republic). David counts Stevie Wonder, Ne-yo, Donnie Hathaway, Alicia Keys, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson and David Foster among his musical influences. HIGHLIGHTS • Top 12 American Idol Finalist PRIDES • New single "Beautiful" named one of 2016's Top Hits • -San Diego Pride • TV Guide's Sexiest Stars • -San Francisco Pride • Performed at President Barack Obama's Inaugural Ball alongside John Legend & Maroon 5 • -Market Days • “Beautiful” (MV) has 46K+ views on YouTube • -Honolulu Pride • "Beautiful" currently playing in retail outlets throughout the U.K. • -Las Vegas Pride • Performed in over 100 festivals nationally & internationally • -Boise Pride • Instagram has 20K+ followers • -Palm Springs Pride • Twitter has 8K+ followers • -Colorado Springs Pride • -Tucson Pride EVENTS • -Albany Pride • Station 4 Nightclub, Dallas, TX • Feinstein's, San Francisco, CA • -Boise Pride • The Bonham Exchange, San Antonio, TX • The Copa Room, Palm Springs, CA • -Halstead Pride • Martini's Above Fourth, San Diego, CA • Neighbour's Nightclub, Seattle, WA • -Kansas City Pride • Abu Dhabi U.S. Military Air Base • Desert AIDS Walk, Palm Springs, CA • -Providence Pride • Qatar U.S. Military Base • Village Nightclub, Providence, RI • -Long Island PrideFest • Club 21, Oakland, CA • Hilton Universal, Los Angeles, CA • -Augusta Pride • Rain Nightlclub, Las Vegas, NV • Faces Nightclub, Sacramento, CA • -St. Louis PrideFest • Albuquerque AIDS Walk • HRC Atlanta • -Orange County Pride • House Of Blues, Anaheim, CA • HRC Philadephia • -Milwaukee Pride • MetroBall AIDS Fundraiser, Dallas, TX • HRC Arizona • -Reading Pride • Garden Nightclub, Des Moines, IA • HRC Atlanta • -South Padre Pride • Season's Performance Hall, Yakima, WA • HRC San Diego • -Oceanside Pride • Incanto Theater, PV, Mexico • -Equality California PRESS BILLBOARD 'American Idol' Alum David Hernandez Unveils 'Kingdom: The Mixtape': Listen BILLBOARD 'American Idol' Alum David Hernandez on New 'Beautiful' Song & Video: 'Our Differences Make Us Beautiful' DIGITAL JOURNAL Review: David Hernandez releases wonderful new single 'Beautiful' HUFFINGTON POST David Hernandez-“Just Because You’re Gay Doesn’t Mean Your Can’t Be A Pop Star” DIGITAL JOURNAL Chatting with David Hernandez, remembers George Michael FOP MAGAZINE David Hernandez Delivers at Music Release Party OUT MAGAZINE Exclusive: Idol Alum David Hernandez Comes Out After Releasing Powerful Love Anthem SDGLN David Hernandez: American Idol star, gay and making 'Beautiful' music BROADWAY WORLD BWW Interview: American Idol Finalist David Hernandez Kicks Off The Copa Palm Springs Starry Cabaret Season FOX 11 Los Angeles Interview American Latino FOX 10 Phoenix "David, those are the best vocals in the competition!” QUOTES — Simon Cowell "Overall, David Hernandez charms on his new uplifting single "Beautiful," which is catchy and madefor the radio airwaves. It is refreshing, soothing and simply perfect. It encourages the listener to get up and dance. Hernandez's voice is as smooth as silk. "Beautiful" garners 5 out of 5 stars.” — The Digital Journal "One of the best vocalists I have ever heard! A true talent!” — Fred Bronson, Billboard "David was awesome and the audience loved him! He did amazing, the set list was perfect and we were thrilled!” — Human Rights Campaign "David is an amazing performer, very kind, great to work with, and one of the best acts we have had in a long time!” — Jeffery Davis, Faces Nightclub "David was AMAZING! So professional, easy to get along with and sooooo talented. I will definitely recommend him for next year!” — Edmonton Pride, Alberta, CA VIDEOS SHIELD BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL (ACOUSTIC) WTF (WHAT YOU DO) 'ELLEN' APPEARANCE IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO ME PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE FOX 10 PHEONIX (AMERICAN IDOL) (AMERICAN IDOL) ALBUM BOOKINGS LINDA LEWIS [email protected] www.leftofcenterproductions.com Office: 856.778.3081 Mobile: 609.792.6611 PRESS KIT BY PINKBUTTER CREATIVE .
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