Shelby Tweten Overcomes Bipolar Disorder, Receives Golden Ticket
We're accustomed to our heartstrings being pulled on American Idol. We enter each early round audition prepared for some kind of moving story that producers hope will endear a contestant to the audience at home.
But Shelby Tweten still got us.
This Minnesota native was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in March, has suffered from depression since fourth grade and relies on singing with her mother to overcome the worst of her disease. It's an inspiring story and that, along with a strong voice, earned Shelby a ticket to Hollywood:
Watch the audition above and then check out another we enjoyed from Idol's Aspen showcase, as Haley Smith took us back to the 1970s.
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April 9th, 2012 3:22 PM
Bipolar disorder is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. It debilitates you, isolates you, alienates you. It's make you feel like nothing matters and everything matters. You just never know where heads going to be when you wake up. And meds don't always work like you want them to. It's like fighting a battle that never ends. God bless this girl and never give up the battle. I've been fighting it most if my life. I also think she has a great voice. Good luck and remember your never alone.
January 26th, 2012 11:02 PM
I have a youtube :) youtube.com/shelbytweten
January 26th, 2012 9:53 AM
I was diagnosed bipolar with clinical depression as well.... I know exactly how she feels