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American Idol airs its last round of auditions this week. One new contestant who will take the stage is Ava August. We’ve got five facts on the American Idol hopeful for you below. So, keep reading to learn more about Ava.
Update on 4/12/21: Ava August was chosen by America to move to the Top 12 on American Idol!
Update on 4/5/21:
Solo Performance: “Driver’s License” by Olivia Rodrigo
Celebrity Duet Partner: Josh Groban
Celebrity Duet Song: “Both Sides, Now” by Joni Mitchell
Vote text 21 to 21523 or vote on americanidol.com.
Update on 3/29/21: Ava performed an original song, “Ghost of You” that she wrote. She made it to the Top 24 of American Idol!
Update 3/21/21: Ava performed a solo on the guitar and she was chosen to move ahead to the Hollywood Week duets alongside Liahona and Laila Mach.
1) Ava August is 15 years old. She’s a freshman at Dana Hills High School in California. Her local newspaper did an article on her, writing that she’s been singing since she could talk.
Bonus Fact: She can play the ukulele! Check out a lovely little cover she did on Valentine’s Day below:
2) American Idol isn’t Ava’s first reality singing competition show. Nope. At age 12, she was the youngest Blind Audition contestant for NBC’s The Voice. She was contacted by NBC reps to audition for the show because they saw her previous performances.
Bonus Fact: She was approached by Idol execs in the same way. Back then, she was asked to audition after they saw some of her YouTube videos!
3) Her sound is definitely pop, almost reminiscent of Lorde or Billie Eilish. Check out her latest single “Daybreak” below to see for yourself:
4) She was awarded two scholarships for GRAMMY programs in Los Angeles. She was the youngest to attend GRAMMY Camp Weekend in 2018. Later in 2019, she went to the GRAMMY Museum’s Summer Sessions.
5) Ava’s got a great stage presence. She’s performed in front of stadium crowds, including a sold-out LA Kings hockey arena. She was even recruited by the Dodgers to perform! Impressive for a teenager, right?
So, will Ava’s amazing voice get her a golden ticket? Find out when American Idol airs on March 14 at 8 PM ET, only on ABC.
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