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Season 23 hopeful Abi Bowen He may have given one of the most memorable auditions American Idol History.
During the season première From the singing competition, which broadcast on Sunday, March 9, the native Tennessee tried to conquer her stage as she stepped in front of critics Carrie Underwood. Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie For a chance to win a golden ticket for Hollywood. She was inspired to audition by her late mother, Miriam Collinswho was a fan of the show before her death in 2023.
Before she begins to sing Bonnie Raut‘s “I can’t make you love me” – the same song Underwood, 41, audition with Back in 2005 – Bowen went to the judges in surprise by turning back on their table and wearing a pair of sunglasses. She performed the song with her back to the trio, which ultimately sneaks away from their seats to stand in front of her.
The unconventional audition left the judges in more than one way. Bryan, 48, compared even Bowen with Season 22 alum Emmy Russellgranddaughter to the legend of the country Loretta lynnwho referred to himself as “depressed” during her own audition last year.
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Although Bowen’s soul voice was impressed, Underwood encouraged her to consider what she wanted to get out of the competition – especially with live shows on the horizon.
The judges also provoked that Bowen-bowling’s eclectic fashion sense into the audition room was not wearing a large western hat, Bolo tie, a darkly washed blue and denim shirt-helped him fit the crowd.
Despite her stage terror, Bowen won her ticket to the next round, celebrating the milestone with her young husband and son Stetson.
“This is something I would never have done before. … I’ve been dealing with the stage of my whole life, ”Bowen said in an interview before her audition broadcasts. “This is a big step for me not only in music, but in proving to myself that I can do hard things.”
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Bowen added that she had a “go with the flow” mindset, and helped make the choice to put herself out there. “I made a kind of waking one day and decided I just wanted to do it and see what happens because no matter what happens, it’s a lifetime experience,” he said for appearing on Idol.
Regardless of the show, it is rare for Reality TV competitors To be in it to make friends, but making new connections was at the top of Bowen’s mind.
“You don’t realize how many stories there are, such a small world,” he said. “Like, you get to know all these people and you find out why they do it. Did you know, some people have some pretty crazy stories and I’m very excited to hope to make a friendship that lasts a lifetime. “
American Idol Tunes on Sunday ABC at 8 pm et.
