Though Lambert came in second place to the. “Jurnee has arrived,' said Lionel as he announced she was going to Hollywood. Just auditioned for AGT and my head is still in the clouds Truly an out of body experience to perform on the world’s biggest stage. In 2009, Adam Lambert took American Idol by firestorm, bringing his once-in-a-generation voice and classic-rock edge to the hit shows eighth season. Her version of Andra Day’s “Rise Up” had Katy declaring she sounded like “a little bird” who sings “so effortlessly.” Lionel also praised her vocal command. Jurnee is an 18-year-old from Denver who said she realized in high school that she was gay, joking that she's been “rainbows - pun intended - ever since.” She’s now married to a soldier in the United States Army. On the count of three Perry, Richie and Bryan held up a golden ticket and announced Samuel was going to Hollywood. After his smooth take on Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” Luke described Samuel’s voice as “velvet, velvet, and then layered with silky velvet.” Lionel, noting Swanson had “an effortless quality,” went on to pay Swanson the ultimate compliment, comparing him to Luther Vandross. Samuel Swanson grew up milking cows on a farm in Alabama, but took his last $60 and moved New York City. “When it looks natural,” he said, 'that’s good stuff for us.” Added Perry, “You have this smoky, raspy voice that still has power.” Rathbun emerged from the audition with a golden ticket and a trip to Hollywood. Bryan agreed, adding Brielle was just singing and feeling the music. 'American Idol' heads to the heart of Los Angeles for Hollywood Week, as the search for America's next superstar continues.īrielle Rathbun, an 18-year-old choreographer from New Jersey, has no trouble finding an audience for her music - she’s one of five biological kids and four adopted children, all raised by their divorced father.Īfter giving Bryan a lesson on hip-thrusting, at Perry’s request, Brielle broke into “Gravity” by Sarah Bareilles, a performance that had Richie marveling at the teen’s control.

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