Blake Lewis

A Washington state native, Lewis became a household name after competing on the sixth season of Fox’s reality hit, American Idol. Known on the show for his innovative beatboxing skills, Lewis first got his start as a member of the Seattle-based acapella group Kickshaw in the years after high school. Shortly thereafter, the singer/songwriter became known in the Seattle community as Bshorty, and participated in national beatboxing competitions under the new moniker. This multi-talented performer is also schooled on the guitar, piano and drums, skills he will showcase on this summer’s Idol concert tour.