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American Idol
Loudoun
Lifestyle
Is Lovesttsville High Schooler Going To Hollywood After 'American Idol' Audition?
The latest season of "American Idol" is just getting started. And so is Lillian Hackett. The 17-year-old Lovettsville singer-songwriter performed her original song "Tennessee" with her guitar for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie on Sunday, March 17 on ABC. "I think there's something real artistic about you that I like," Bryan said. "Yes from me," Richie added. Hackett's going to Hollywood. The teen's website says she has a natural inclination toward New Americana music, and "skillfully weaves a soulful and authentic musical experience, blending covers and originals. "In…
Essex NJ
Police & Fire
College Student From Montclair On 'American Idol': Did Conall Gorman Score Ticket To Hollywood?
When Conall Gorman's songwriting professor at Belmont University in Nashville, TV began promoting "American Idol" auditions, he went for it. Gorman, 19, watched the singing competition for years growing up in Montclair. Conall Gorman on "American Idol." "American Idol" Clip courtesy of FremantleMedia North America Inc. and 19TV LTD And now, he's on it. Gorman's performance of his own song "Backseat" for Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan air Sunday, March 17. Bryan said he was pulled into the "Conall vortex" with the very first note, Perry adding that he's on the road to being …
Middlesex MA
Lifestyle
Lexington Teen Gets Big Break On 'American Idol,' But Not The One She Wanted
A 16-year-old singer from Lexington, Massachusetts, made a smashing debut on "American Idol" on Sunday, Feb. 25, but for a talent outside of singing. Shriya Jha appeared on the episode with several other Hollywood hopefuls, but her audition was much more violent than other previous tryouts. Shriya, a talented singer and second-degree-black belt in karate, showed judge Katy Perry how to break a board with her head. A video of the unaired segment was a highlight of the pre-season hype for the show. Click here to see the moment when the pop star surprised her fellow judges.&nb…
South Passaic
Lifestyle
Clifton Teen Auditions On 'American Idol'
A New Jersey teen who finished fourth on NBC's "The Voice" in 2021 will have a second shot at fame Sunday, Feb. 25. ** WARNING: The following news story contains spoilers ** Hailey Mia, 16, of Clifton, serenaded "American Idol" judge Katy Perry with her own song, "Rise" — as well as Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie — for her audition. Anyways, Hailey's going to Hollywood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by hailey mia 🧚♀️ (@officialhaileymia) Katy called the performance inspiring, saying she has full body chills "even in places I've b…
Ramapo
Lifestyle
NY Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held On Zoom
Striving New York singing stars will have a chance to show off their talents to ABC's "American Idol" producers via Zoom before they ever face the panel of famous judges. That chance comes on Wednesday, Aug. 23 when the show holds its first round of Idol Across America. But before warming up those vocal cords wanna-be stars need to sign up online and need to be at least 15 years old. The dates of the online Zoom try-outs for 'American Idol.'X/American Idol Patrick Lynn, senior supervising producer on the show told Daily Voice the virtual auditions really allow anybody to try out for th…
Westport
Lifestyle
CT Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held Over Zoom
Striving Connecticut singing stars will have a chance to show off their talents to ABC's "American Idol" producers via Zoom before they ever face the panel of famous judges. That chance comes on Wednesday, Aug. 23 when the show holds its first round of Idol Across America. But before warming up those vocal cords wanna-be stars need to sign up online and need to be at least 15 years old. Patrick Lynn, senior supervising producer on the show told Daily Voice the virtual auditions really allow anybody to try out for the show from anywhere. "As much as I reminisce about the bus and loved it……
Fairfax
Lifestyle
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host
Sajak out, Seacrest in. Hollywood has spoken, and it will be Ryan Seacrest taking over as host for Maryland native Pat Sajak when he retires from his role at the head of Wheel of Fortune at the end of the year. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old Anne Arundel native announced that he would be stepping away from the show after more than four decades at the helm of the show, making him the Guinness World Record hold for having the longest career as a game show host. In mid-June, Sajak announced that the 41st season, which begins in September, would be his last alongside longtime sidekick Va…
Anne Arundel
Lifestyle
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Anne Arundel County Native Pat Sajak As New Host On Wheel Of Fortune
Sajak out, Seacrest in. Hollywood has spoken, and it will be Ryan Seacrest taking over as host for Maryland native Pat Sajak when he retires from his role at the head of Wheel of Fortune at the end of the year. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old Anne Arundel native announced that he would be stepping away from the show after more than four decades at the helm of the show, making him the Guinness World Record hold for having the longest career as a game show host. In mid-June, Sajak announced that the 41st season, which begins in September, would be his last alongside longtime sidekick Va…
South Passaic
Lifestyle
Paterson's Wé Ani, 'American Idol' Finalist Releasing New Single
Wé Ani, a Paterson native, isn't letting her elimination from "American Idol" stop her from chasing her dreams. Ani announced on Instagram on Monday, May 15, she is releasing a new single "175 Lbs." on Friday, May 19 and even offered fans a sneak peak. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wé Ani (@we_ani) On Sunday, May 15, Ani was controversially eliminated from "American Idol", failing to enter the top three, despite acclaimed performances of "The Climb," and "The Unknown." Many fans took to social media and claimed her elimination…
Mahwah-Ramsey
Lifestyle
NJ's Wé Ani One Step Closer To Becoming Next 'American Idol'
Wé Ani is singing her way to the top. The New Jersey native secured a spot in the Top 24 during the Sunday, April 9 episode of "American Idol." Ani, of Paterson, performed her rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Ain’t No Way." "I've always thought trying to cut good singers is difficult," Lionel Richie tells the 24-year-old vocalist. "Trying to cut a great singer, that's impossible. You are a great singer." That's when Richie broke the news: Ani is heading to the Top 24. Ani previously made it to the top three on Season 11 of "The Voice," and got a standing ovation from all three "American I…
Pound Ridge
Lifestyle
Don't Stop Her Now: Watch This American Idol Star From Pound Ridge Cover Queen
A breakout "American Idol" star from Northern Westchester will be advancing to the next round of the iconic show after impressing celebrity judges with an impassioned performance of a popular Queen song. Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made her first appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, again performed on an episode that aired on Monday, April 3. During this second appearance, she performed a cover of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" as a duet with fellow contestant Tyson Venegas as part of the show's Hollywood Week Duets. Because Hedges earned a platinum ticket afte…
Port Chester
Lifestyle
This Port Chester Boutique Will Be Styling American Idol Star From Westchester: Here's When
Fans of the hit show "American Idol" will soon be able to show their support for a breakout star from Westchester when a local boutique hosts her for a style day ahead of her next appearance on the show. Kaylin Hedges, a 15-year-old from Pound Ridge who made an emotional appearance on the show on Sunday, Feb. 26, will be styled by Port Chester-based Madison's Niche on Monday, April 3 at 10 a.m., the store announced. The woman-owned lifestyle boutique, located in the Rye Ridge Shopping Center at 114 South Ridge St., is inviting the public to come to support Hedges during her style day ahea…
Fairfax
News
DMV Native Snags Golden Ticket, Standing Ovation During 'American Idol' Audition
A DMV native is grinning from ear to ear after winning a glittering gold ticket to Hollywood in her 'American Idol' audition over the weekend. Jayna Elise won over the judges on the hit singing show on Sunday, March 26. Incredible stage presence @TheJaynaBrown. Bring that to Hollywood week! #IDOL — Luke Bryan (@lukebryan) March 27, 2023 The 22-year-old captured Lionel Ritchie's attention with her performance of Queen's "Who Wants to Live Forever." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jayna Elise (@thejaynabrown) Her superb vocal…
Middlesex MA
Lifestyle
'Trailer Park Mouth' Singer From Lexington Slays 'American Idol' Audition
A Massachusetts resident with a self-proclaimed "trailer park mouth" just barely made it onto a national singing competition after nailing her rendition of one of the judge's songs. Sierra Harris said her trailer park attitude came from her upbringing in Lexington during her "American Idol" audition last week. The 20-year-old walked in front of judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Brian holding a spoon as a microphone in hopes of "scooping up [her] talent and throwing it at [them]." Harris began her audition by singing "Barracuda" by Heart but when the panel appeared…
Yonkers
Lifestyle
Yonkers Singer Who Got Kanye'd In High School Has Last Laugh On 'American Idol'
"I'll let you finish in a minute, but..." A college student from Yonkers who got Kanye'd by a peer while singing the National Anthem during her junior year of high school at Yonkers Montessori Academy got the last laugh this week on "American Idol." Amara Valerio, 20, shared her story during her audition Sunday, March 12 on ABC. Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie gathered 'round an iPad to watch a clip of the incident that went down in 2019. "Hi, this is my senior graduating class and I would like to sing the National Anthem," a student said after grabbing the mic from Valer…
Yonkers
Lifestyle
20-Year-Old From Yonkers To Audition On 'American Idol': 'Unique Experience'
Fans of "American Idol" will soon be able to watch two women from the Hudson Valley sing their hearts out on the show and fulfill their childhood dreams. Both Westchester County resident Amara Valerio of Yonkers and Rockland County resident Dany Epp of Suffern will appear on the beloved show in an episode airing on Sunday, March 12 on ABC at 11:35 p.m. Valerio and Epp, both lifelong fans of the show, sang in front of celebrity judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie in Las Vegas and said that the auditions were something that they felt their whole lives had led up to. Ameri…
Essex NJ
Lifestyle
NJ 'American Idol' Contestant Sounds Like Two Different People
We Ani's speaking voice may be high and squeaky, but her singing voice is nothing short of deep and soulful. The New Jersey native who once turned chairs on "The Voice" auditioned on Sunday night's episode of "American Idol," where judges questioned her on the science of her voice. Ani, of Paterson said she doesn't understand the contrast between her speaking and singing voices. All she knows is that she's got talent. The 23-year-old vocalist, who made it to the top three on Season 11 of "The Voice" as We McDonald, sang "Anyone" by Demi Lovato on Idol. She got a standing ovation from all…
White Plains
Lifestyle
American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To White Plains
Singer-songwriter Haley Reinhart, who is known for her successful stint on American Idol, will be bringing her latest tour to Westchester. Reinhart will be performing at the White Plains Performing Arts Center at 11 City Place on Friday, March 17 as part of her "Off The Ground Tour 2023." Rising to fame after appearing on the popular television show "American Idol," Reinhart originally appeared in the 9th season of the show in 2010 but failed to get to the Hollywood round. She did not let this deter her though and ended up placing third in the show's 10th season in 201…
Baltimore
News
'Laughingstock Lawsuit:' Baltimore Singer Sues 'American Idol'
Baltimore's Normandy Vamos believes she went viral for all the wrong reasons. The 30-year-old singer who stunned judges on Season 20 of "American Idol" has filed a lawsuit against the show, ABC, and related production and entertainment companies, saying she was made a "laughing stock" and claims her wages were stolen. Vamos' attorneys are accusing the hit TV show of exploiting "starry-eyed" performers, asking them to be available during filming for up to 15 hours a day, according to the suit filed Friday, Feb. 3 in Los Angeles Superior Court. “American Idol’s producers seem to feel th…
Hudson
Lifestyle
These NJ Celebs Named To 'Dancing With The Stars' Cast
Some New Jersey celebrities are putting on their dancing shoes. Cast members with Garden State ties include: "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice with Pasha Pashkov. "Jersey Shore" star Vinny Guadagnino with Koko Iwasaki. Bergen County's Val Chmerkovskiy with recent Bachelorette Gabby Windey. "American Idol" winner and Ridgewood native Jordin Sparks with Brandon Armstrong. Other stars competing this season include Wayne Brady, Charli D'Amelio, Jessie James Decker and more. The show is set to premier Sept. 19. Click here for the complete rundown from P…
Bucks
Lifestyle
'American Idol' Virtual Auditions Hit PA
Are you the next "American Idol?" Auditions for Pennsylvania residents are being held virtually all day Monday, Aug. 29. The auditions are being held as part of "Idol Across America," the groundbreaking virtual tour. Click here to book your spot.
Somerset
Lifestyle
'American Idol' Virtual Auditions Hit NJ
Are you the next "American Idol?" Auditions for New Jersey residents are being held virtually all day Friday, Aug. 12. The auditions are being held as part of "Idol Across America," the groundbreaking virtual tour. Click here to book your spot.
North Orange
Lifestyle
Kelly Clarkson Spotted At
Legoland
In Goshen
Sometimes kids just need to let loose in a giant theme park made of Legos, and Kelly Clarkson’s children are no exception. The Grammy-winning singer and American Idol alum was recently spotted in the Hudson Valley, where she took 7-year-old daughter, River, and 6-year-old son, Remington, to LEGOLAND New York Resort located in Goshen in Orange County, People magazine reports. The family posed for several photos around the 150-acre park, which officially opened for its first full season on Friday, April 8. In one photo, the Miss Independent singer and her kids are all smiles while stan…
Adams
Lifestyle
Hunting, Fishing PA Teen Cut From 'American Idol'
The "American Idol" journey for a hunting-fishing 17-year-old girl from Pennsylvania has come to an end. Morgan Gruber was cut from the show after a performance this week, which did not air, she said on Facebook. "I am so thankful for this amazing journey that American Idol has given me!!!" she wrote. "I’ve met so many amazing people and I’m so thankful for this opportunity! This isn’t the last of #morgangruber." Gruber was last seen on the air with Maryland's Jay Copeland during their rendition of "Shallow." Gruber blew the American Idol judges out of the water during her audition with …
Anne Arundel
Lifestyle
Maryland's Jay Copeland Gets Big News In Emotional 'American Idol' Moment
Maryland's Jay Copeland is one step closer to being the next "American Idol." The 23-year-old Salisbury resident earlier in the week was told by Katy Perry that they'd need more from him after a duet of "Shallow" with Pennsylvania's Morgan Gruber. Copeland certainly delivered with his rendition of "Who Do You Think You Are" by Christina Perri, after which Perry told the young artist that he'd made it to the Top 24. "You're almost a perfect singer," Perry said. "Sometimes perfection doesn't win over feeling. "Your journey will be ending," she pauses. "Sometime in the near future, but it's …
Monmouth
Lifestyle
NJ Singer Sheds Tears As 'American Idol' Run Ends
Cole Hallman's "American Idol" run has come to a tearful end. The 22-year-old Manasquan resident performed "How Sweet It Is" with Cadence Baker of Alabama as a duet in Sunday night's show. The judge's noticed Hallman was slightly hoarse and opined his performance was "underwhelming." “Cole, you have a tremendous amount of talent to build on," judge Luke Bryan said. "But for right now it’s the end of the road." American Idol on ABC | Season 5 | Hollywood Week 2 #AmericanIdol #TalentRecap #Audition Watch our weekly @Talent Recap Talent Recap Hallman shed some tears and reflected on…
Hartford
Lifestyle
Watch: Hartford Teen Impresses Judges On American Idol
A Connecticut teenager wowed the judges in her audition for singing competition American Idol. Hartford resident Scarlet Ayliz sang a song she wrote called "Bleeding" in the episode that aired Sunday, March 27. "Super-duper commercial-sounding voice," judge Luke Bryan said after listening to the song. "Like superstardom commercial." Following her performance, judge Lionel Richie asked the 18-year-old to bring her grandmother into the room as they shared the news that Ayliz was heading to Hollywood to move on to the next phase of the competition. Our final ✨ 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧 ✨ of the seas…
Adams
Lifestyle
Hunting, Fishing PA Teen Reels In Ticket To Hollywood On 'American Idol'
A hunting-fishing 17-year-old girl from Pennsylvania blew the American Idol judges out of the water at her audition with her raspy, sultry voice. Morgan Gruber is this season's "diamond in the rough" singer, as Katy Perry called her, who pulls audiences in with her intimacy but says she once was afraid to perform in front of people. When she tells the judges she enjoys "every minute" of hunting and fishing on her family's 12 acres in Beaver County, Luke Bryan says "I love this girl already." But the love doesn't stop for Gruber, as she sang Elle King’s “Can’t Be Loved” Lionel Richie says "…
Anne Arundel
Lifestyle
Maryland's Jay Copeland Ditches Grad Degree For Platinum Ticket On 'American Idol'
Salisbury's Jay Copeland took a big risk when he decided to ditch grad school and audition for American Idol. "I was told I couldn't have it all," Copeland told the judges during his audition. "So I chose idol. I don't know if I made the right decision or the wrong decision but I do know I made the best decision." The 23-year-old was on a fellowship until he was given an ultimatum to stay in school for acting or sing. He chose to sing, or sang rather, when he gave an energetic performance of Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" - and what a delivery it was. "You don't need them, w…
Bucks
Lifestyle
Philly Native Helps GF Sing Her Way To Hollywood On 'American Idol'
A couple auditioned for American Idol as a duet, but only one walked away with a golden ticket to Hollywood. Kaylin Roberson, 23, of Raleigh, NC, and her boyfriend Matt Gorman, 23, of Philadelphia, sang "Fast Forever," a song they co-wrote, during the show earlier this week. The judges liked the original song, but they thought Roberson's voice stood out more than Gorman's, which they claimed was more hidden in the background. "Your voice is just cut through massive. you got a big step out in the spotlight and let it rip voice," Luke Bryan says of Roberson's voice. "It's just a big voice th…
Lancaster
Lifestyle
PA Ballet Dancer Gets Standing Ovation From 'American Idol' Judges
A Pennsylvania man has been working as a professional ballet dancer in Germany but he is back in the US and he just made it through his audition to join the 20th season of American Idol, thanks in part to some Incubus's Frontman Brandon Boyd. Skyler Maxy-Wert, of Lancaster, told the judge how he grew up as the son of a mime who loved the arts and performing, he told the judges. He moved to New York City when he was 13-years-old to study ballet at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre "to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional dancer," before joining the AB…
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