American Idol 2012: Phillip Phillips sings 'Volcano' by Damien Rice; good …

Phillip wowed the judges with his take on Damien Rice's "Volcano" in the second round. And Hollie Cavanagh? Well, she didn't have any train wreck moments, but singing two ballads likely wasn't the best move at this stage in the game.

Phillip Phillips, 21, of Leesburg, Ga., also won raves for Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" and "Volcano" by Damien Rice. Only Hollie Cavanagh, 18, of McKinney, Texas, got a split decision from the judges.

The Irish folk/alternative musician Damien Rice has announced upcoming dates for his next European tour. After playing a one-off show at the Olympic Hall in.

phillip-phillips-american-idol-top-4.jpg If you weren't in love with Phillip Phillips before the "American Idol" Top 4 performance show, you probably are now. Between his slow, mournful version of Damien Rice's "Volcano" and

Inspired by such diverse artists as James Morrison, Damien Rice, and Jay-Z, the gifted tunesmith first made waves with his unique style and affecting songs. A prolific writer and performer, Sheeran played constantly — including over 300 gigs in 2009