• American Idol contestant Jason Castro performed the song "I Don't Wanna Cry" on the April 15, 2008 episode of the hit televised singing competition.

    1. Contestant: Jason Castro
    2. Performance date: April 15, 2008
    3. Show: American Idol
    4. Network: FOX
    5. Season: 7
    6. Song: "I Don't Wanna Cry"
    7. Original artist: Mariah Carey
    8. Songwriters: Mariah Carey, Narada Michael Walden
    9. Original album: Mariah Carey
    10. Original release date: April 25, 1991
    11. Theme night: Mariah Carey songs

  • Judges' Comments

    • Randy: "For me I didn't really love it. I felt like I was at a weird beach luau and somebody was playing music in the distance. I didn't really get it."
    • Paula: "I'd love to be at that luau listening all night long. You're getting so confident and so in that zone, it's just lovely to hear you."
    • Simon: "Jason, I have to agree with Paula. Wasn't the best vocal of the night, but it identified with you. It was a cool version. The guys completely won the night."

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