American Idol listens to contestants at Louisville’s Churchill Downs and the last to sing tonight — Laneshe Young — might end up being the winner of the whole competition.

My reason for thinking Laneshe Young could take the whole American Idol competition this early in the season is Laneshe Young‘s stage presence, her persevernce through difficult life experiences and her ability to write her own music.  It will give her an edge with the voting audience.  Also, it didn’t hurt that Laneshe Young is just what American Idol is looking for, according to the judges.

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Eleven thousand show up for the tryouts, but only a few make it to Hollywood.

 

Tiffany Shedd is a blonde who has supportive parents. If Tiffany Shedd doesn’t make it she’ll go back to school. Tiffany Shedd will go to college instead of going to Hollywood based on her failure to impress Simon and the American Idol judges.

 

Joanna Pacitti is a brunette cutie form Philly. Joanna Pacitti had a recording contract with A&M — Kara recognized her. Joanna Pacitti can sing. Joanna Pacitti is going to Hollywood with a second chance at a singing career.

 

Mark Mudd from Kentucky is featured. Mark Mudd has had some bad times and is related to Dr. Mudd of history. Simon asks if Mark Mudd has a gun — it turns out it’s a cellphone holder. The judges are laughing. Paula says this isn’t the right competition. Simon suggests Wheel of Fortune is Mark Mudd‘s competition. At the end, Mark Mudd tells the judges to be careful. The judges take it as a threat. I think Mark Mudd just didn’t know what to say to the judges after getting no votes and probably said the first thing the popped into his mind.

 

Brent Keith Smith sings next. Paula says he’s good. Simon says Brent Smith could have made a better song choice that wasn’t buskerish. Kara says Brent Smith would do well with a good song. Brent Smith is going to Hollywood — even Simon says yes after giving some constructive criticism.

 

Cue the contestants who can’t carry a tune but who are good for a laugh. A guy with a hockey mask and a big guy round out those signers who aren’t going to Hollywood.

 

Matt Giraud sings. Simon has an amused look on his face. Kara likes Matt Giraud. Simon says that Matt Giraud could be great if he has self-confidence. Matt Giraud is going to Hollywood.

 

Ross Bradley Plavsic sings using some sort of system he developed using Chinese characters and internet videos. Ross Bradley Plavsic takes a sip of Paula’s water after not singing very well. Paula looks scared as Ross Plavsic is drinking. The water doesn’t help. He’s not going to Hollywood. Paula asks for a new cup of water.

 

Ten Louisville contestants get the Golden Ticket to Hollywood. We’ll get to know them later — maybe — because we didn’t get to see much of them tonight.

 

Memphis stay at home mom Alexis Grace likes to sing. Alexis Grace‘s significant other is serving in the military. Will Alexis Grace make it to Hollywood? Paula says yes. Simon says good and that Alexis Grace has a commercial face. Judges saying “yes” mean Alexis Grace is going to Hollywood.

 

More bad singers are making Simon tired.

 

Aaron Williamson is up with an infectious attitude that might liven up the judges. Aaron Williamson blows Paula out of her seat. Kara and Paula are dancing in their seats as Aaron Williamson belts out his song. Ryan Seacreast iadrawn into the intense primal scream therapy. The judges like Aaron Williamson but he’s not going to Hollywood.

 

Rebecca Garcia is featured on local TV news. Rebecca Garcia has a cheat sheet, but the judges say it’s okay. The singing stops — the judges say check your cheat sheet. Rebecca Garcia cries after Kara asks if her singing was a joke. Simons says Rebecca Garcia is a nice person, but needs to stop singing.

 

More contestants stream by in short blasts. Will any of them make it? One does. Then another. Then another. I was thinking they wouldn’t make it so I didn’t get their names. Add them to the list of others we’ll get to know later on as the AI season progresses.

 

Leneshe Young is a cutie with a touching back story of growing up homeless with her mom. Laneshe Young sings her own song. Simon likes Laneshe Young. Paula loves Laneshe Young‘s lyrics. Randy says Laneshe Young is what AI needs. Kara loves Laneshe Young also. Keep an eye on Laneshe Young to go far.

 

Next week — Jacksonville, Florida.

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