Jayann Bautista
Jay Ann "Jayann" Bautista (born June 22, 1986) is a Filipino singer who rose to notability after becoming a runner-up of Pinoy Idol, an interactive reality-based singing competition. Although she was beaten by Gretchen Espina, she received a management contract from GMA Network.
Jayann Bautista | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jay Ann "Jayann" Bautista |
| Born | June 22, 1986 |
| Origin | Pampanga, Philippines |
| Genres | R&B, alternative, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | VIVA Records (former) |
Early life
Bautista graduated from high school at St. Scholastica's Academy in Pampanga. She studies at the University of the Philippines, Open University and her parents run their own businesses. She was formerly a talent of VIVA Entertainment and released two albums; JayAnne (2003) and Call Me JayAnne (2006) under its record label.[1][2]
Bautista was also a contestant in the defunct reality singing show Search for a Star where her best friend, Rachelle Ann Go won.[3]
Pinoy Idol
She auditioned for Pinoy Idol in Angeles, Pampanga and finished as runner-up without placing in any bottom groups.
| Week | Theme | Song Choice | Original Artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 24 | Contestant's Choice | "Secret" | Heart | Safe |
| Top 20 | Hit Songs from Year of Birth | "Kiss" | Prince | Safe |
| Top 16 | Greatest Musical Influences | "Bleeding Love" | Leona Lewis | Safe |
| Top 14 | Songs for Fathers | "I Am Changing" | Jennifer Hudson | Safe |
| Top 12 | Songs from Their Greatest Pre-Idol Performances | "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman" | Aretha Franklin | Safe |
| Top 11 | Song Dedications | "Whine Up" | Kat DeLuna | Safe |
| Top 10 | Songs of Their Lives | "Better Days" | Dianne Reeves | Safe |
| Top 9 | Regine Velasquez | "Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka" | Regine Velasquez | Safe |
| Top 8 | Jaya | "Laging Naroon Ka" | Jaya | Safe |
| Top 7 | OPM Bands' Songs | "Akin Ka Na Lang" | Itchyworms | Safe |
| Top 6 | Basil Valdez | "You" | Basil Valdez | Safe |
| Top 5 | Greatest Idol Performances | "Finally" | Fergie | Safe |
| Top 3 | Judge's Choice: Wyngard Tracy Regine Velasquez' Choice Contestant's Choice |
"I'll Never Love This Way Again" "You'll Never Walk Alone" "Proud Mary" |
Dionne Warwick Christine Johnson Creedance Clearwater Revival |
Safe |
| Top 2 | Idol's Single | "To You" | Gretchen Espina | Runner-up |
After Pinoy Idol
Bautista held a two-night concert at SM Pampanga Amphitheater. Guests included Rachelle Ann Go and Ronnie Liang, as well as several fellow Pinoy Idol contestants such as Ram Chaves, Kid Camaya, Toffer Rei, Walton Zerrudo and Rye Estrada.[2]
After that concert, she also did a provincial tour which started in January 2009 in Bulacan, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan and Pangasinan.[2]
Album
Bautista also revealed that she was to work on a third album, which would contain 11 tracks; 7 of them being original compositions and the other 4, covers.[2]