Singer plays the harmonica, harmonizes with Gary LeVox for free-sprit performance.
By Katie Byrne
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<P>Shakira busted out her best Stevie Nicks ensemble during <a href="/news/articles/1638033/siobhan-magnus-eliminated-on-american-idol.jhtml">"American Idol"</a> to perform her new single, "Gypsy," with a little help from Rascal Flatts. The free-spirit singer — wearing a sparkly tank top, dangling earrings and a floor-length red skirt — started the song out on harmonica. During the first verse, she was joined by some interpretive backup dancers and even threw in some moves herself. </p><div class="player-placeholder" id="vid:510711"></div><p> Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox then chimed in with backing vocals. As the pair harmonized, they headed to a platform behind the "Idol" judges and Shakira showed off some of her trademark hip-swiveling. She even pulled the harmonica back out to close up the song. After the performance, host Ryan Seacrest said what most of the viewers were probably thinking: "Gary LeVox and Shakira — I never thought I'd see that!" He also had a tough question for the Flatts frontman: "What was it like to move your hips with her?" "I recommend to him to wear a skirt, but he refused," Shakira chimed in. Rascal Flatts kicked off the "Idol" elimination episode by performing their new single, "Unstoppable," in place of a top-six group number. Back in February, Shakira released a <a href="/news/articles/1632776/shakira-scores-love-with-tennis-pro-rafael-nadal-in-new-video.jhtml">steamy video for "Gypsy"</a> starring Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal. The video, like the song paired with it, has a much more organic vibe than other tracks from Shakira's 2009 album <i>She Wolf.</i> Directed by frequent Shakira collaborator Jaume de Laiguana, the video tells a love story that plays out on a desert backdrop. It's an ideal setting for the romance between the smiling Shakira and her often-shirtless tennis pro to unfold. <i>What did you think of Shakira's collaboration with Rascal Flatts? Let us know in the comments below!</i> <b>Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/topic/american_idol/index.jhtml">"American Idol" page</a>, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.</b></p>
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