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'''Harold Elwin "Bo" Bice, Jr.''' (born November 1, [[1975]] in Huntsville) is a singer and rock musician who was the runner-up to Carrie Underwood in the fourth season of ''American Idol''.  
'''Harold Elwin "Bo" Bice, Jr.''' (born [[November 1]], [[1975]] in Huntsville) is a singer and rock musician who was the runner-up to Carrie Underwood in the fourth season of ''American Idol''.  


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Bice, who was nicknamed "Bogart" or "Bo" when he was a child, grew up with his mother and stepfather, Earle and Nancy Downes, and three older siblings. He won a local school singing competition at age 9. In 1990, when Bice was 14, Earle was transferred to London, England by the Coca-Cola company. Bice spent his teenage years living in the suburbs of Gerrards Cross and Steer Green,   neighbors of Ozzy Osbourne. Bice attended London Central High School, a Department of Defense school primarily for children whose parents served in the military or worked at the U.S. Embassy.
Bice, who was nicknamed "Bogart" or "Bo" when he was a child, grew up with his mother and stepfather, Earle and Nancy Downes, and three older siblings. He won a local school singing competition at age 9. In [[1990]], when Bice was 14, Earle was transferred to London, England by the Coca-Cola Company. Bice spent his teenage years living in the suburbs of Gerrards Cross and Steer Green, neighbors of Ozzy Osbourne. Bice attended London Central High School, a Department of Defense school primarily for children whose parents served in the military or worked at the U.S. Embassy.


In high school, he was known for always carrying his guitar everywhere. He worked with a few English alternative rock bands before dropping out of school in 1993 to move back to Alabama. He subsequently earned his GED and attended [[Calhoun Community College]] from November 1996 to May 1997. Upon graduating Calhoun and spending a semester at the [[University of North Alabama]] in [[Florence]], Bice devoted himself to singing and performed in shows all across the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Eastern Europe. He is a veteran of the nightclub circuit, having performed solo and in [[rock band|rock groups]] such as Purge, Blue Suede Nickel, and his current band ''[[Sugar Money]]''. Among his credits are opening for Blackfoot and Warrant as well as performing live and recording with Johnny Neal, formerly of the Allman Brothers.
In high school, he was known for always carrying his guitar everywhere. He worked with a few English alternative rock bands before dropping out of school in [[1993]] to move back to Alabama. He subsequently earned his GED and attended [[Calhoun Community College]] from November [[1996]] to May [[1997]]. Upon graduating Calhoun and spending a semester at the University of North Alabama in Florence, Bice devoted himself to singing and performed in shows all across the United States, Britain, Ireland, and eastern Europe. He is a veteran of the nightclub circuit, having performed solo and in rock groups such as Purge, Blue Suede Nickel, and his current band [[Sugar Money]]. Among his credits are opening for Blackfoot and Warrant as well as performing live and recording with Johnny Neal, formerly of the Allman Brothers.


In 2001 and 2003, Bice was charged possession of cocaine and marijuana, but had the charges dismissed when he completed a "drug diversion program" in 2003.
In [[2001]] and [[2003]], Bice was charged possession of cocaine and marijuana, but had the charges dismissed when he completed a "drug diversion program" in 2003.


In 2005, the 28-year-old Bice successfully auditioned for ''American Idol'' in Orlando. He left his day job at [[Guitar Gallery]] in [[Pelham]] to go to Hollywood for the competition (which had raised its age limit from 26 to 28).
In [[2005]], the 28-year-old Bice successfully auditioned for ''American Idol'' in Orlando. He left his day job at [[Guitar Gallery]] in [[Pelham]] to go to Hollywood for the competition (which had raised its age limit from 26 to 28).


==''American Idol''==
==''American Idol''==
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In June 2005 Bice was quoted in ''Rolling Stone'' magazine that his last thought during the ''Idol'' finale was, "Please, God, don't let me win this thing."
In June 2005 Bice was quoted in ''Rolling Stone'' magazine that his last thought during the ''Idol'' finale was, "Please, God, don't let me win this thing."


May 24 was declared "Bo Bice Day" by Governor [[Bob Riley]].
[[May 24]] was declared "Bo Bice Day" by Governor [[Bob Riley]].


==Post-''Idol'' career==
==Post-''Idol'' career==
Signed to RCA Records, Bice's first single, "Inside Your Heaven" debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. He sang a song with Willie Nelson at a concert at the [[Alabama Theatre]] and was invited by Nelson to perform at Farm Aid. Bice also appeared on Carlos Santana's 2005 album ''All That I Am''.
Signed to RCA Records, Bice's first single, "Inside Your Heaven" debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. He sang a song with Willie Nelson at a concert at the [[Alabama Theatre]] and was invited by Nelson to perform at Farm Aid. Bice also appeared on Carlos Santana's 2005 album ''All That I Am''.


On June 15, 2005, Bice married long-time girlfriend and former [[Ragtime Cafe]] waitress Caroline Fisher at [[New Hope Presbyterian Church]] in [[Helena]]. The Bices' first child, a son named Aidan Michael Bice, was born on September 24.
On [[June 15]], 2005, Bice married long-time girlfriend and former [[Ragtime Cafe]] waitress Caroline Fisher at [[New Hope Presbyterian Church]] in [[Helena]]. The Bices' first child, a son named Aidan Michael Bice, was born on [[September 24]].


On July 31, 2005, Bice broke his foot while performing in concert in Manchester, New Hampshire, but carried on with the tour.  On August 18, after suffering from stomach pain for months, he was rushed to the hospital for emergency intestinal surgery to remove a blockage. The surgery was successful, but he was sidelined from the tour for several shows. During his absence from the tour, fellow contestants Anwar, Nikko, Scott, Anthony and Constantine sang "Sweet Home Alabama" and wore Bo Bice T-shirts. Bice returned to the tour for the final 2 concerts in Syracuse, New York, September 10 and September 11 (a benefit concert with proceeds going to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Katrina). Bice also opened his home in Helena to a family displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
On [[July 31]], 2005, Bice broke his foot while performing in concert in Manchester, New Hampshire, but carried on with the tour.  On [[August 18]], after suffering from stomach pain for months, he was rushed to the hospital for emergency intestinal surgery to remove a blockage. The surgery was successful, but he was sidelined from the tour for several shows. During his absence from the tour, fellow contestants Anwar, Nikko, Scott, Anthony and Constantine sang "Sweet Home Alabama" and wore Bo Bice T-shirts. Bice returned to the tour for the final 2 concerts in Syracuse, New York, [[September 10]] and [[September 11]] (a benefit concert with proceeds going to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Katrina). Bice also opened his home in Helena to a family displaced by Hurricane Katrina.


Bice's solo debut album, ''The Real Thing'', was released on December 13, 2005.  It sold around 227,000 copies in its first week and opened at #4. (the sixth-highest opening for a debut album by an ''American Idol'' finalist.)
Bice's solo debut album, ''The Real Thing'', was released on [[December 13]], 2005.  It sold around 227,000 copies in its first week and opened at #4, the sixth-highest opening for a debut album by an ''American Idol'' finalist.


Bice currently resides in Nashville.
Bice currently resides in Nashville.
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* [http://www.governorpress.alabama.gov/pr/pr-2005-05-23-02-bobice.asp Bo Bice Day bill, signed by Riley]
* [http://www.governorpress.alabama.gov/pr/pr-2005-05-23-02-bobice.asp Bo Bice Day bill, signed by Riley]


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Revision as of 21:52, 6 April 2008

Harold Elwin "Bo" Bice, Jr. (born November 1, 1975 in Huntsville) is a singer and rock musician who was the runner-up to Carrie Underwood in the fourth season of American Idol.

Early life and career

Bice, who was nicknamed "Bogart" or "Bo" when he was a child, grew up with his mother and stepfather, Earle and Nancy Downes, and three older siblings. He won a local school singing competition at age 9. In 1990, when Bice was 14, Earle was transferred to London, England by the Coca-Cola Company. Bice spent his teenage years living in the suburbs of Gerrards Cross and Steer Green, neighbors of Ozzy Osbourne. Bice attended London Central High School, a Department of Defense school primarily for children whose parents served in the military or worked at the U.S. Embassy.

In high school, he was known for always carrying his guitar everywhere. He worked with a few English alternative rock bands before dropping out of school in 1993 to move back to Alabama. He subsequently earned his GED and attended Calhoun Community College from November 1996 to May 1997. Upon graduating Calhoun and spending a semester at the University of North Alabama in Florence, Bice devoted himself to singing and performed in shows all across the United States, Britain, Ireland, and eastern Europe. He is a veteran of the nightclub circuit, having performed solo and in rock groups such as Purge, Blue Suede Nickel, and his current band Sugar Money. Among his credits are opening for Blackfoot and Warrant as well as performing live and recording with Johnny Neal, formerly of the Allman Brothers.

In 2001 and 2003, Bice was charged possession of cocaine and marijuana, but had the charges dismissed when he completed a "drug diversion program" in 2003.

In 2005, the 28-year-old Bice successfully auditioned for American Idol in Orlando. He left his day job at Guitar Gallery in Pelham to go to Hollywood for the competition (which had raised its age limit from 26 to 28).

American Idol

Bice's early performance of the Allman Brothers' "Whipping Post" drew raves from the judges and established him as one of the favorites in the competition. Since he did not have family or friends in California, Bice randomly picked five kids (age 10-15) who were waiting in the back of the line at the studio and gave them tickets to the tapings. The kids became his friends and fans.

In June 2005 Bice was quoted in Rolling Stone magazine that his last thought during the Idol finale was, "Please, God, don't let me win this thing."

May 24 was declared "Bo Bice Day" by Governor Bob Riley.

Post-Idol career

Signed to RCA Records, Bice's first single, "Inside Your Heaven" debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. He sang a song with Willie Nelson at a concert at the Alabama Theatre and was invited by Nelson to perform at Farm Aid. Bice also appeared on Carlos Santana's 2005 album All That I Am.

On June 15, 2005, Bice married long-time girlfriend and former Ragtime Cafe waitress Caroline Fisher at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Helena. The Bices' first child, a son named Aidan Michael Bice, was born on September 24.

On July 31, 2005, Bice broke his foot while performing in concert in Manchester, New Hampshire, but carried on with the tour. On August 18, after suffering from stomach pain for months, he was rushed to the hospital for emergency intestinal surgery to remove a blockage. The surgery was successful, but he was sidelined from the tour for several shows. During his absence from the tour, fellow contestants Anwar, Nikko, Scott, Anthony and Constantine sang "Sweet Home Alabama" and wore Bo Bice T-shirts. Bice returned to the tour for the final 2 concerts in Syracuse, New York, September 10 and September 11 (a benefit concert with proceeds going to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Katrina). Bice also opened his home in Helena to a family displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

Bice's solo debut album, The Real Thing, was released on December 13, 2005. It sold around 227,000 copies in its first week and opened at #4, the sixth-highest opening for a debut album by an American Idol finalist.

Bice currently resides in Nashville.

Discography

  • "Inside Your Heaven"/"Vehicle", (single) 2005, RCA Records, #2 on U.S. Hot 100, #1 on U.S. Pop 100
  • The Real Thing (December 13, 2005, RCA Records), #4 U.S. album chart, certified Gold.
  • "The Real Thing" (single) 2006, RCA Records, #58 on U.S. Hot 100, #39 on U.S. Pop 100

References

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