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'''Skylar Laine''' (born '''Skylar Laine Harden''';<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mississippilink.com/news/article_1d5a7d08-4b66-11e1-b785-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=image&photo=0|title=Brandon teen in 'American Idol' top 40|publisher=''The Mississippi Link''}}</ref> February 1, 1994) is an American singer from [[Brandon, Mississippi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fox40tv.com/news/local/story/Brandon-Teen-in-Idol-Semi-finals/9_95OFM5tEqzZCPpS3YHSg.cspx |title=Brandon Teen in Idol Semi-finals |date=February 24, 2012 |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref> She |
'''Skylar Laine''' (born '''Skylar Laine Harden''';<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mississippilink.com/news/article_1d5a7d08-4b66-11e1-b785-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=image&photo=0|title=Brandon teen in 'American Idol' top 40|publisher=''The Mississippi Link''}}</ref> February 1, 1994) is an American singer from [[Brandon, Mississippi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fox40tv.com/news/local/story/Brandon-Teen-in-Idol-Semi-finals/9_95OFM5tEqzZCPpS3YHSg.cspx |title=Brandon Teen in Idol Semi-finals |date=February 24, 2012 |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref> She placed fifth on [[American Idol (season 11)|eleventh season]] of ''[[American Idol]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/american-idol/american-idol-top-13-revealed_articletab_61458 |title = American Idol - Access Hollywood |date= |accessdate=2 March 2012}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Skylar Laine | |
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| Birth name | Skylar Laine Harden |
| Born | February 1, 1994 Brandon, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, country rock |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Skylar Laine (born Skylar Laine Harden;[1] February 1, 1994) is an American singer from Brandon, Mississippi.[2] She placed fifth on eleventh season of American Idol.[3]
Early life
Laine graduated from Brandon High School a year early.[4] Her musical influences are Miranda Lambert, Waylon Jennings and George Jones.[4] Laine also worked at her family's business in Mississippi.
American Idol
Overview
Laine auditioned in Houston, Texas. In the semi-finals she performed "Stay with Me" by Faces. She was one of the top five female vote getters and advanced to the top 13. She is the second finalist from Mississippi, the other being Jasmine Murray from American Idol season 8.[4] After the competition, she plans to move to Nashville.[5]
Performances/results
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Hell on Heels" | Pistol Annies | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | First Solo | "Gunpowder & Lead" | Miranda Lambert | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "Son of a Preacher Man" | Dusty Springfield | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Second Solo | "You Lie" | The Band Perry | N/A | Advanced |
| Las Vegas Round | Songs from the 1950s Group Performance |
"Dedicated to the One I Love" | The "5" Royales | N/A | Advanced |
| Final Judgment | Final Solo | "Fancy" | Bobbie Gentry | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 25 (Top 12 Women) | Personal Choice | "Stay with Me" | Faces | 6 | Advanced |
| Top 13 | Whitney Houston | "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" | Whitney Houston | 8 | Safe |
| Top 11 | Year They Were Born | "Love Sneakin' Up on You" | Bonnie Raitt | 9 | Safe |
| Top 10 | Billy Joel | "Shameless" | Billy Joel | 4 | Safe |
| Top 9 | Their Personal Idols | Solo "Gunpowder & Lead" | Miranda Lambert | 2 | Bottom 31 |
| Trio "Like a Prayer" / "Borderline" / "Express Yourself" with Hollie Cavanagh & Jessica Sanchez |
Madonna | 11 | |||
| Top 8 | Songs from the 1980s | Duet "Islands in the Stream" with Colton Dixon | Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton | 3 | Safe |
| Solo "Wind Beneath My Wings" | Roger Whittaker | 12 | |||
| Top 7 | Songs from the 2010s | Solo "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You" | Kellie Pickler | 1 | Safe |
| Duet "Don't You Wanna Stay" with Colton Dixon | Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson | 6 | |||
| Top 72 | Songs from Now & Then | "Born This Way" | Lady Gaga | 6 | Safe |
| "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" | The Miracles | 13 | |||
| Top 6 | Queen | "The Show Must Go On" | Queen | 2 | Bottom 31 |
| Contestant's Choice | "Tattoos on This Town" | Jason Aldean | 8 | ||
| Top 5 | Songs from the 1960s | Solo "Fortunate Son" | Creedence Clearwater Revival | 3 | Eliminated |
| Trio "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" with Hollie Cavanagh & Jessica Sanchez |
Jackie Wilson | 9 | |||
| British Pop | "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" | Dusty Springfield | 10 |
- ^Note 1 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Laine was among the Bottom 3, but was declared safe first.
- ^Note 2 Due to the judges using their one save on Jessica Sanchez, the Top 7 remained intact for another week.
References
- ^ "Brandon teen in 'American Idol' top 40". The Mississippi Link.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Brandon Teen in Idol Semi-finals". February 24, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "American Idol - Access Hollywood". Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ a b c "Skylar Laine makes American Idol cut". March 6, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "Singing Helps Local Business". March 6, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.