Emily Piriz
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Emily Piriz | |
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| Birth name | Emily Marie Piriz[1] |
| Born | January 28, 1996 Miami, Florida United States |
| Genres | Pop rock |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Piano |
| Years active | 2011-present |
Emily Marie Piriz (born January 28, 1996)[2] is an American singer from Orlando, Florida, who finished in 12th place on the thirteenth season of American Idol in 2014.[3][4][5][6][7]
She also auditioned for the first season of The X Factor USA. She stated on the show to be of Cuban descent. She has listed Pink and Kelly Clarkson as music influences.
American Idol
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order | Result |
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| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Mamma Knows Best" | Jessie J | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | A Capella | "Nothing But the Water" | Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "Don't You Worry Child" | Swedish House Mafia | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Solo | "Stars" | Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 31 (10 Women) | Personal Choice | "Paris (Ooh La La)" | Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | 8 | Advanced |
| Top 13 | This Is Me | "Glitter in the Air" | Pink | 11 | Safe |
| Top 12 | Home | "Let's Get Loud" | Jennifer Lopez | 5 | Eliminated |
References
- ^ Twitter / RealEmilyPiriz: @middlenamegame Marie
- ^ "Emily Piriz". Coverium.
- ^ After 'American Idol,' Emily Piriz looks homeward
- ^ 'American Idol' recap: Emily Piriz gets ditched; Harry Connick Jr. gets defensive - latimes.com
- ^ [WATCH] ‘American Idol’ Recap: Emily Piriz Sings Jennifer Lopez’s Let’s Get Loud - Hollywood Life
- ^ 'Idol' Exit Interview: Emily Piriz talks to EW after second elimination | Inside TV | EW.com
- ^ Long road home for Diva-ster Emily Piriz : The Ticket