Haeley Vaughn: The Colorado Country Crooner

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On last night's American Idol audition episode, 26 Denver-based contestants earned a ticket to Hollywood. One of them was Casey James, a rumored semifinalist we've previously profiled.

Another was Haeley Vaughn.

This 16-year old from Fort Collins, Colorado may have stood out more than any aspiring singer yet on season nine. For what reason? We can name a few:

  • Born premature, Haeley weighed just two pounds as a newborn.
  • Her father died when she was 10.
  • Her dream is to be an "black Carrie Underwood or a female Darius Rucker."

There aren't exactly an overwhelming number of African-American country singers out there, giving Vaughn a unique niche. Watch her audition below and comment away: Does she have what it takes to be the next American Idol?

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    Jon

    She is absolutely TERRIBLE! I was sure my ears were bleeding. Anyone who thinks this girl can sing is SADLY mistaken and needs to have their ears checked. I have NO clue how she made it this far. She should have been kicked off last night. Ridiculous!

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    zeb

    All you Haely haters, keep your opinions to yourself!!!

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    Chuck

    Haely Vaughn reminds me of Tracey chapman ressurected. Tracy was beloved worldwid. I agree with Vera though. I think that she should perform "Seventeen" also.

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    vera

    I would love to see Haeley perform "At seventeen" by Janis Ian. That song would put her where she wants to be. That song IS Haeley!!!