Ashley Rodriguez: American Idol Hopeful
by Hilton Hater at .Kara DioGuardi is in love.
Simon Cowell has already labeled her a front-runner.
But is such praise of Ashley Rodriguez unworthy? You tell us.
The singer is one of 24 rumored American Idol finalists on season nine, as she received unanimous Hollywood approval from the judges after her Boston rendition of Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You."
Here's what we know so far about Ashley:
- She attended Chelsea High School in Massaschuets.
- She received a full scholarship for the famous City Music program at Berklee College of Music.
- She has toured the globe with gospel group Overjoyed.
- She her performed at the Berklee Performance Center with artists such as Philip Bailey, Chaka Kahn, Lalah Hathaway and Paula Cole.
- She sometimes goes by the stage name Ashley Makailah.
But will she be the next American Idol? Watch her audition below and grade her potential.
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Comments (5 Total)
As performers go, Ashley is a star already. She had the chops to win Idol and I, like many others, was shocked by her early departure..I picked Carrie Underwood to win the year she competed and was right on the money. This year I chose Ashley and was blown away when she didn't make top 24..I hope she continues to pursue music, as I think someday she'll wow audiences everywhere.
I LUV ASHLEY I HATE THAT SHE WENT HOME WHY WHY WHY HER AND MICHEAL ARE MY FAVOR SO IF ASHELY SEE THIS HIT ME UP AT WILSONBRITTANYM@AOL.COM ,,,
She's good, but isn't that great. She's obviously a judge/producer favorite since they're pimping her as early as now.
Looks like Eva Mendez
Oh no. Is it the Antoinette(?) Barba situation all over again?