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'''Janelle Oredith Arthur'''<ref>https://twitter.com/JanelleAI12/status/308459617887854592</ref> (born December 12, 1989) is an American singer from [[Oliver Springs, Tennessee]]. She is |
'''Janelle Oredith Arthur'''<ref>https://twitter.com/JanelleAI12/status/308459617887854592</ref> (born December 12, 1989) is an American singer from [[Oliver Springs, Tennessee]]. She is a finalist on the [[American Idol (season 12)|twelfth season]] of ''[[American Idol]]''.<ref name="top10">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-top-10-revealed-426777 |title = 'American Idol': Top 10 Revealed Amid Brutal Eliminations |date= |accessdate=7 March 2013}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Revision as of 22:35, 13 April 2013
Janelle Arthur | |
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| Birth name | Janelle Oredith Arthur |
| Born | December 12, 1989 Oliver Springs, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 2011-present |
Janelle Oredith Arthur[2] (born December 12, 1989) is an American singer from Oliver Springs, Tennessee. She is a finalist on the twelfth season of American Idol.[3]
Early life
Janelle Arthur was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, to Judy and Gentle Dean Arthur.[4]
When she was 8 years old, she portrayed Dolly Parton in a theatrical production of Dolly's life at Dollywood theme park.[5] In 2001, Arthur was hired as a child performer for the Country Tonite Theater,[6] in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. As an adult performer, Arthur returned to the Country Tonite Theater stage and remained with the cast for another four years, until she moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2010 to pursue her music career.[7]
Personal life
Arthur is an active member of the Churches of Christ. She grew up in the congregation at Oliver Springs, Tennessee.[8]
American Idol
Overview
She auditioned in Charlotte. She has auditioned twice before, in seasons 10 and 11. In Season 10, she was cut in the group round, and in Season 11 she made it to the Las Vegas round.
In the semi-finals of the twelfth season, Arthur performed "If I Can Dream" by Elvis Presley. On March 7, 2013, Arthur was voted into the Top 10.[3]
Performances/results
Season 11
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | Unaired | Unaired | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | Unaired | Unaired | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | Unaired | Unaired | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | Unaired | Unaired | N/A | Advanced |
| Las Vegas Round | Group Performance | "Be My Baby" | The Ronettes | N/A | Eliminated |
Season 12
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Where the Blacktop Ends" | Keith Urban | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" | Hank Williams | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | Trio "Be My Baby" with Angie Miller & Breanna Steer & Kez Ban |
The Ronettes | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | "I Told You So" | Randy Travis | N/A | Advanced |
| Las Vegas Round | Personal Choice | "Just a Kiss" | Lady Antebellum | 9 | Advanced |
| Top 20 (10 Women) | Personal Choice | "If I Can Dream" | Elvis Presley | 4 | Advanced |
| Victory Song | "Home" | Dierks Bentley | 6 | ||
| Top 10 | Music of the American Idols | "Gone" | Montgomery Gentry | 2 | Safe1 |
| Top 9 | The Beatles | "I Will" | The Beatles | 9 | Safe |
| Top 8 | Music of Motor City | Duet "Like a Prayer" with Kree Harrison |
Madonna | 2 | Safe |
| Solo "You Keep Me Hangin' On" | The Supremes | 4 | |||
| Top 7 | Rock | Solo "You May Be Right" | Billy Joel | 5 | Bottom 22 |
| Trio "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" with Kree Harrison & Amber Holcomb |
7 | ||||
| Top 6 | Burt Bacharach & Hal David | "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" | Promises, Promises | 5 | Safe |
| Songs They Wish They'd Written | "The Dance" | Garth Brooks | 11 | ||
| Top 5 | Divas | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Year They Were Born | TBA | TBA | TBA |
- ^Note 1 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Arthur was declared safe at 6th place.
- ^Note 2 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Arthur was in the Bottom 2, but declared safe as Burnell Taylor was eliminated.
References
- ^ "An 'Idol' favorite". Christian Chronicle. Oklahoma City: Oklahoma Christian University. 2013-05. p. 5. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ https://twitter.com/JanelleAI12/status/308459617887854592
- ^ a b "'American Idol': Top 10 Revealed Amid Brutal Eliminations". Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ "Oliver Springs' Janelle Arthur advances in 'Idol'". 4 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Terry Morrow: 'American Idol's' Janelle Arthur talks of love for Dolly Parton, Nicki Minaj". 14 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ http://www.countrytonitepf.com/
- ^ "Pigeon Forge Local On American Idol Show". 7 February 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "An 'Idol' favorite". Christian Chronicle. Oklahoma City: Oklahoma Christian University. 2013-05. p. 5. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
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