ENTERTAINMENT
February 20, 2023
By RITESH SHARMA
With an original song, Haven Madison won over the "American Idol" judges at the first audition of season 21.
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She sang the song "15," which she created, for the judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. At her audition, she was accompanied by her father, who played the guitar.
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The judges stood and applauded her for her moving performance, telling her, "You can have it!" Even her father was overcome with emotion.
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“Your songwriting ability is incredible,” Richie told her. “You can be anything you want to be right now.” He went on to say that she was "incredible" and that she met all the qualifications.
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She expressed her gratitude for being on the show to the judges while sobbing.
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Madison received a "yes" from each of the three judges, securing her a trip to Hollywood and a golden ticket.
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Three candidates were evaluated for America's platinum ticket, with Madison being one of them. The home crowd this year has given America the platinum ticket.
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