Season 23 Hope Abby Bowen may have given one of the most memorable auditions in American idol History.
During The premiere of the season From the singing competition that was broadcast on Sunday, March 9th, the Tennessee native tried to conquer his stage fright when he stepped before the judges Carrie Underwood., Luke Brian and Lionel Richie For a chance to win a gold ticket to Hollywood. She was inspired to listen to her late mother, Miriam Collinswhich was a fan of the show before his death in 2023
Before he starts singing Bonnie Wright“I can’t make you love me” – the same song Underwood, 41, listened with In 2005 Bowen surprised the judges, turning from his table and applying a pair of sunglasses. She performed the song with her back to the trio, which eventually escaped from her seats to stand before her.
The unconventional audition made a great impression on the judges in more ways than one. Brian, 48, even compares Bowen with Season 22 graduate Amy Russellgranddaughter of rural legend Loreta Linwhich refers to himself as “timid” during his own audition last year.
Fox ABC has confirmed that Carrie Underwood will replace Katie Perry in the American Idol referee group for season 23, and the United States is feeling nostalgic for the winning season of Country Singer in 2005. Underwood, which is already 41, was 21 years old when he listened to a 5 -year -old ARICAN She wore a shirt with a pink spoon (…)
While impressed by Bowen’s spiritual voice, Underwood called for her to look at what she wanted to get out of the race – especially with live shows on the horizon.
The judges also annoyed that Bowen’s eclectic fashion meaning went into the audition, dressed in a large western hat, tie, a blue shirt and a dark washed denim-did not help her combine with the crowd.
Despite his stage fear, Bowen won his ticket to the next round, celebrating a cornerstone with her husband and his little son Stetson.
“This is something I would do absolutely never before. … all my life I was involved in stage fright, “Bowen said in an interview Before her audition is broadcast. “This is a big step for me not only in music, but also in proving myself that I can do difficult things.”
Maren Morris, Luke Combs and Tory Kelly are among the stars who were rejected by competition shows before their big vacations. Morris shared a photo of his 2007 American Idol audition ticket through Instagram in July 2022 “I did not go by calling the first round cattle,” Morris admitted in the inscription. “I (…)
Bowen added that she had a “go with the stream”, which helped her make the choice to put there. “Somehow I woke up one day and decided that I would just do it and see what would happen, because no matter what happens, it’s a lifetime experience,” she told her appearance on her appearance on her appearance IdolS
No matter the show, rarely happens Reality TV competitors To be in it to make friends, but making new relationships was first for Bowen.
“You don’t realize how many stories there are in this small world,” she said. “Like, you get to know all these people and find out why they do it. And you know, some people have some pretty crazy stories and I’m very excited to hope to make friends that last a lifetime. “
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