Jayann Bautista
| 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) |
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 is beaten by Gretchen Espina, she got a management contract from GMA Network.
Early life
She studies in University of the Philippines, Diliman and her parents run their own businesses. She was formerly a talent of VIVA Entertainment and had released two albums (2003: JayAnne, 2006: Call Me JayAnne) under its record label.[1][2]
Jayann 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 in Angeles, Pampanga and finishing Pinoy Idol as a 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 |
Post Idol
Jayann may ended as a runner up but still, she had some opportunity to showcase her talent. She had a tour in SM Pampanga Amphitheater for a two night - concert. The guests were Rachelle Ann Go and Ronnie Liang. Some Pinoy Idol graduates were included to be her guests and they were Ram Chaves, Kid Camaya, Toffer Rei, Walton Zerrudo and Rye Estrada.[2]
After that concert, she had also a provincial tour that started in January 2009 in Bulacan, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan and Pangasinan.[2]
Album
Jayann also said that she's working out for her 3rd album. According to her, it has 11 tracks: 7 of it are originals that was composed by her and the other 4 songs are revivals. The title of album and the carrier single are still to be determined.[2]