"I am very shy. Dolin, 18, said that it was nerve-wracking to step out of my comfort zone during the Sunday episode of , the ABC competition show. "I am auditioning for my grandma, and I want her to be proud. She is 100% here with me."
Dolin entered the audition room wearing muck boots, a baseball cap and a baseball cap. Judge Luke Bryan instantly got to know her. She told the judges that she was browsing online and "an ad for American Idol auditions" kept popping up. "My grandma died last September. "My grandma died last September.
During her audition, the West Virginia native sang a hit by first American Idol Winner , Kelly Clarkson. Bryan, 45, was impressed by her performance of "Piece by Piece" and asked if she had ever performed publicly. "I once tried to sing in church. Dolin recalls that the music began playing and that I just froze.
Bryan was proud of Dolin's courage and asked her if she could perform another song. She chose Adele "When We Were Young" and Katy Perry encouraged Dolin to give her next performance some "power".
Bryan asked Bryan after she had finished the song. Dolin replied that she didn't know. He said, "Zero."
All judges were clearly affected by the performance. Lionel Richie even shed a few tears.
Bryan stated, "We are so emotional, so overcome because we've been sitting in West Virginia, but you have this pure and beautiful voice that has never been challenged, never pushed," Bryan added. It's been loved and supported all the way.
Richie, 72 years old, couldn't speak much because he was sobbing. Richie, 72, said that he was the only person he knows who has just walked into the room and "messed me up completely."
He said, "If you could just give us a hug every day to let you know how wonderful you are, then you would understand why you are crying."
Perry, 37, stressed that she might be more critical in her future, but it will help her achieve her full potential. The "Roar” singer stated that she believes it is worth it and that she trusts them. "But, we will put a bit of pressure on your because we know that there's more."
The judges unanimously voted to send Dolin to the next round. Luke said, "You take that cute giggle all of the way to Hollywood."
1. She is a Virginia native
The singer revealed to the Idol judges she lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. However, she was born in Boone County in West Virginia.
2. Her Grandparents Raised her
Dolin said in her introduction that "my grandparents are like mine" My sister was born when I was just 2 years old. She was addicted to opiates, and all sorts of junk. My grandparents were able to take us in before the state.
3. She lost her Grandmother to COVID-19
The singer said that her grandma died in September. She had many heart issues and was diagnosed with COVID. It was difficult to lose my grandma. She is a dear friend and I miss her so much. She was the type of person who would push me to achieve things. She tried to get me to sing at church a few times, but I never did."
4. She isn't experienced
Even her grandmother suggested that she sing at church, which the teen turned down. Before wowing American Idol judges, she had no training.
5. She overcame her fear of flying
Dolin's grandfather told her that she was afraid of flying on the first flight before her audition for American Idol.
