Steve Martin on Idol finale

American IdolI had to rub my eyes after first reading this press release!

Steve Martin will be performing with his banjo tonight on the American Idol finale program. He’ll be doing one of his songs from The Crow, officially released today (5/20) on Rounder Records.

The show airs at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Fox TV.

Steve will be featuring music from The Crow on television a few more times this next two weeks:

  • May 25 – Ellen DeGeneres Show
  • May 30 – Grand Ole Opry
  • June 2 – Jimmy Fallon Show

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