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‘American Idol’ Contestant From DMV Brings Judges To Their Feet With Showstopping Audition ‘American Idol’ Contestant From DMV Brings Judges To Their Feet With Showstopping Audition
‘American Idol’ Contestant From DMV Brings Judges To Their Feet With Showstopping Audition A Virginia gymnastics instructor is trading tumbling for the spotlight after delivering a show-stopping performance that left Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood in awe. Grayson Torrence, 21, of Providence Forge took the stage with a jaw-dropping rendition of "Fall in Line" by Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato during her audition, which aired on Sunday, March 16. Her performance had the judges smiling and grooving along, while her mom, anxiously listening from outside, excitedly whispered, "Beautiful ... She's hitting it!" The judges were blown away—and when it came time to vo…
Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’ Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’
Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’ Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys legend Brian Littrell, took a major step in his music career Sunday night, March 9, earning a golden ticket to Hollywood on ‘American Idol.’ The 21-year-old from Atlanta, GA, performed an original song before judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie during the season premiere on FOX. “Something about you looks familiar,” Underwood told Littrell during his audition. Littrell, who grew up surrounded by music, said he hopes to “do his dad justice” with his talent. “I guess you can say music runs in our family,” he said. Despite his musica…
You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates
You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates Are you the next "American Idol?" The popular ABC singing competition is holding virtual auditions for the upcoming season this month and next. As long as you are of a certain age (scroll down for audition dates). According to the "American Idol" casting application website, contestants must be born between June 2, 1995 and Feb. 15, 2010.  Additionally, contestants must be legal U.S. residents authorized to participate in the entire competition. Auditions for residents in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania via Zoom will be Wednesday, Aug. 21.  Virginia re…