“Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, growin’ like a breeze
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong”
KATHMANDU: Dibesh Pokharel, more famously knows as Arthur Gunn to the world, glided through to the top 10 of American Idol – a musical reality show – with the reggaeton version of the famous country song.
Twenty-one-year-old Pokharel, with Arthur Gunn as his stage name, became the first Nepali origin musician to reach this stage.
Pokharel live performed John Denver’s classic ‘Country Road, Take Me Home’ on Sunday from his home, wowing the judges, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie.
“I felt so much more connected to that performance,” judge Katy Perry said to Pokharel, who has often been commented on his lack of eye contact with the audience.
Pokharel’s reggae twist of John Denver was loved by the judges, especially Lionel Richie who commented, “My friend, it’s all the way to hit record for you,” after the performance.
The voting that was open till Monday morning eastern time brought Pokharel closer to the title of the 18th edition of American Idol. After his selection, he took to Instagram and thanked everyone for their support.
Pokharel, who moved to the United States five years ago, had auditioned for the show in Detroit.
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