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Local woman gets some exposure on “American Idol”
It’s week two of “American Idol.” I was prepared for a letdown, after all the chances of finding an audition as memorable as Atlanta contestant Gen. Larry Platt’s “Pants on the Ground” were slim to none.
But at least a local “Idol” hopeful got some, well, national exposure.
West Chester (love how “Idol” spelled it Westchester!) resident Amy Lang didn’t make it to Hollywood, but hey, at least she showed off her, ummm, special talent. The waitress not only shared her desire for Ryan Seacrest with America, but enhanced her audition to Aretha Franklin’s “Dr. Feelgood” with a fake fainting and a special little dance the judges called “boob bouncing.” We’ll leave the rest to your imaginations.
Now onto the other highlights …
Guest judge, country superstar Shania Twain joined Randy, Kara and Simon in Chicago to spot the potential in some of the 12,000 contestants (only 13 made the final cut). Here are some of the Windy City contestants who blew the judges away … or not.
Superstar potential: Chicago’s Angela Martin, back for a third time after making it to Hollywood Week during season 7 and to the top 50 in Season 8 (but who had to drop out due to a traffic warrant.) She made the judges proud with a little Mary J. Blige. Angela definitely has some star quality.
Here’s this week’s triumph over adversity story, which automatically boosts your chances. The judges saw the potential in 21-year-old Paige Dechausee of Illinois, whose asthma nearly took her life at age 15. Paige impressed most of the judges with her bluesy vocals.
Not too shabby: Katelyn Epperly of Des Moines, Iowa, (the curly haired blond with large tattoo whose family is going through divorce) who sang some song I’ve never heard of called “Syrup and Honey.” Charity Vance, 16, from Arkansas (the energetic high school student who comes from a family of hairstylists) who sang “Summertime.” John Park of Illinois, whose “bottom end” got more compliments than his vocals.
Shame of a nation: Curley Newbern, whose falsetto frightened and entertained the judges. And I’m not quite sure how to describe this one, but Brian Krouse, who says he used to sing for the troops, sang some tiptoeing song by novelty act Tiny Tim and swore on his mother’s life his audition wasn’t a joke. It was really, really disturbing.
Honorable mention: Our very own Amy Lang. She’s definitely a performer.
Up next: Orlando auditions episode, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 8 p.m. Fox (EST)
Comments
By sacooper
January 22, 2010 10:19 AM | Link to this
Amy I wish you would have had a chance to sing again. I bet you have a great voice. Sometimes we regret things we do even though they are fun while we do them.
By Squirrellygirl
January 22, 2010 8:14 AM | Link to this
Kids do funny things. It was not the best choice. We have many talented people in our area, and I hope the nation doesn’t think that is representative of what we have in our area.
By greatly concerned
January 22, 2010 7:43 AM | Link to this
Watching Proud Papa Lang’s testimony to the State Ethics Commission regarding his role in the Butler County/Dynus Scandal would be more entertaining.
By The Truth
January 21, 2010 3:33 PM | Link to this
I have no problem with someone trying but there’s a fine line between trying to stand out and just being tacky. Yes Sarah, my mother did teach me to be polite and caring but she also taught me it wasn’t appropriate to stand up in front of millions of people, children included, and bounce my boobs. If you have true talent, why would you need to do that? Those that did make it thru did not resort to such tactics.
By The Truth
January 21, 2010 3:33 PM | Link to this
I have no problem with someone trying but there’s a fine line between trying to stand out and just being tacky. Yes Sarah, my mother did teach me to be polite and caring but she also taught me it wasn’t appropriate to stand up in front of millions of people, children included, and bounce my boobs. If you have true talent, why would you need to do that? Those that did make it thru did not resort to such tactics.
By harleymutt
January 21, 2010 9:54 AM | Link to this
I would have been impressed with her had she tried, standing there and bouncing your boobs is not an effort it’s “hey look at me”, seriously what did she do for people to be proud of? it’s a good thing she’s not afraid to make a fool of herself because that is all she did.
By Michelle
January 20, 2010 11:28 PM | Link to this
I praise Amy for auditioning for American Idol, so what she didn’t make it, but she went there, she tried and she had a blast. She’s not going to let insecurities and/or others judgements keep her from ging after what she believes in. Amy….You Go Girl, We’ll be seeing you in Broadway one day!!
By Michelle
January 20, 2010 11:27 PM | Link to this
I praise Amy for auditioning for American Idol, so what she didn’t make it, but she went there, she tried and she had a blast. She’s not going to let insecurities and/or others judgements keep her from ging after what she believes in. Amy….You Go Girl, We’ll be seeing you in Broadway one day!!
By truth
January 20, 2010 9:41 PM | Link to this
Mickey…..your ignorant!
By it was funny
January 20, 2010 7:20 PM | Link to this
It was funny and she had fun! Since when is it a crime to have fun?
By wrong venue
January 20, 2010 4:28 PM | Link to this
I think Amy should try out for that show that had stand-up comedians, she was funny. not an American Idol. People should look for the good and dish out what they can take.
By maude
January 20, 2010 3:29 PM | Link to this
GO AMY
By maude
January 20, 2010 3:29 PM | Link to this
GO AMY
By rue
January 20, 2010 2:44 PM | Link to this
She was fun, and took her lumps well…but she was not what I would call “couth”
By Biff
January 20, 2010 1:01 PM | Link to this
What is a “Melanie Marie Shifflett Ridner”? How does she sign her name on things with so little space provided? Why…
By Sarah
January 20, 2010 10:03 AM | Link to this
You guys are horrible. I thought she was hilarious (not the best singing voice) but she made it fun and interesting. Get a life and quit putting people down every chance you get. Didnt your mothers ever teach you to be polite and caring?
By Tony
January 20, 2010 9:48 AM | Link to this
She was better than some people that have made it through this year and in year’s past.
By flipper
January 20, 2010 9:26 AM | Link to this
Her father said, “that’s just Amy being Amy.” I say that’s Amy being one of the top ten worst contestants ever. The boob bouncing was the most showing of talent.
By man up
January 20, 2010 9:12 AM | Link to this
The funny thing is this lady seemed to have a ok voice if you could get past all that goofy stuff. that was not a way to represent yourself or your community. I do commend her on trying but come on,was that for real. hey at least she got her 15 minutes i suppose
By Melanie Marie Shifflett Ridner
January 20, 2010 8:07 AM | Link to this
Thats a shame that people would put anyone down for trying thier best.At least she went and she tried her best and even if she failed at something ,she did try.West Chester and many of the surrounding counties here and that includes “New Miami” have people with plenty of talent and I have long seen it and they have not tried out for ‘American Idol” or done anything with thier talents that they all have .I have my cousins blood in me which is “Patsy Cline”and I have been with “American IdolUnderground” which is also with this show ,with my works since they begun.I can’t sing but my works have been recongnized from the get go and if someone doesn’t try and work at it then they surely will go no where.I suggest people be more kinder and if you have talent then show us and get out there and use it instead of running down this woman who tried and went. I commend her for trying.
By Mickey
January 20, 2010 6:48 AM | Link to this
Amy Lang was a complete embarrassment to West Chester. Wherever she waitresses, I don’t want to eat there.
By Mr. Magoo
January 20, 2010 6:20 AM | Link to this
Kudos to Amy for being interesting and having some fun.
By Tim
January 20, 2010 5:24 AM | Link to this
Amy Lang was nothing but a waste of air time. I’d rather watch a good Bud Light commercial.