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Secret Virginia Singer's 'American Idol' Audition Is Major Tearjerker (Watch)
She had never performed in front of a crowd. She didn’t think she was good enough. Then she opened her mouth — and made it all the way to Hollywood.
Nina Daig, 25, of Beaverdam in Virginia, stunned the judges on American Idol after performing a heartfelt original song called “Average Joe” — a tribute to her older brother, Joey, who was born with brain damage and has been her lifelong inspiration.
“Sweaty, but great,” Daig joked before stepping into the audition. “You’re the first person I’ve sung in front of,” she added, stunning the judges.
Her video package introduced viewers to Joey, wh…
‘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’
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…
