Cecil Ray was arrested, so he’s a controversial American Idol alum. When he’s not in hot water, he’s showing off his personal style online.
Throughout his time on American Idol, Cecil Ray made some bold fashion statements, and we’re here to share his fashion highlights. Before he rose to infamy due to his alleged burglary and assault, he was known for a nervous stage presence and for being dubbed the “country Justin Bieber” by judge Katy Perry. Of course, he was also known for his country clothing style. From his audition to his departure, he wore a number of distinctive outfits.
For his audition in Ojai, California, the Texas native sang “Talkin’ Tennessee,” which perfectly suited his Southern drawl. While performing the song, he wore a bright yellow sweater accented with a long silver chain. The chain featured a cross pendant. The Southern man also wore a pair of straight-leg jeans and brown cowboy boots. During his home footage, Cecil was also seen in a blue and white gingham shirt with buttons.
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He kept the blue theme going during Hollywood Week. He wore denim from head to toe. The 20-year-old wore a light blue jean jacket over a collared burgundy shirt. Once again, he chose jeans, his cross necklace, and cowboy boots. Sometimes, Cecil’s fashion choices were a little tamer. When he sang “Paint Me a Birmingham” by Tracy Lawrence, he donned a black t-shirt, light gray jeans, and the expected cowboy boots.
In his chance to make it to the top 24, Cecil wore a blue and brown outfit. His t-shirt and jeans were nearly the same indigo shade, while his brown jacket matched his shoes. Later that performance day, he posted a photo of himself from the show on his @cecilrayofficial Instagram. In the picture, he wore what appears to be a white plaid shirt with brown, green, and orange accents. The brown jacket and signature boots accompanied the outfit, and a pair of jeans tied the whole look together.
Other Instagram outfits include his white and red striped t-shirt, matched with light blue denim pants. Cecil gave fans a 360-degree look at the outfit during the golden hour and in the shade. It was during his final appearance on American Idol that he sported perhaps the boldest outfit of them all. He posted a mirror selfie of himself in a beige shirt with a print. The shirt featured red flowers and parrots. He told his followers, “My American Idol journey may have [come] to an end.. But I couldn’t be more grateful for the path I’m on now thanks to everyone that believed in me!”
Since news of his alleged attack on his girlfriend came out, fans have really reacted. Cecil was arrested but released on a $15,000 bond. He originally told American Idol that he wanted to give his daughter the good life that he never had. However, a strong singing voice and fashionable outfits might not be enough to make that happen.
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