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?
February 26th, 2010 9:44 AM
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!
February 25th, 2010 11:51 PM
All you Haely haters, keep your opinions to yourself!!!
February 24th, 2010 10:56 PM
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.
February 24th, 2010 10:49 PM
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!!!