Aaron Westberry’s ‘Heartbreak Tone’ Will ‘Melt Hearts’ On ‘American Idol’

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“American Idol” is welcoming one of the most mellow contestants in the history of the show. Aaron Westberry, a 20-year-old singer and produce stocker from Greenville, South Carolina, definitely lacks energy, however, his “heartbreak tone” makes up for it. READ MORE: Former Toronto Singer Leah Marlene Blows ‘American Idol’ Judges Away With Her ‘Tremendous’ Talent During the second night of “Idol”‘s Season 20 auditions, Westberry drags his feet towards the piano to sing Sam Hunt’s “2016” for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.

Despite his seemingly “blank” mind when it comes to answering producers’ questions during his interview, Westberry surprisingly blossoms while singing his interpretation of the hit country song.

After the bright and lively performance, Bryan highlights Westberry’s “heartbreak tone.” “You can sing some stuff and it pulls us in…this kid’s breaking our hearts!” he continues. READ MORE: Luke Bryan Jokes Katy Perry Is Jealous Of His Bromance With Orlando Bloom “Your voice makes us melt,” adds Perry. “It doesn’t have this crazy range.

It doesn’t need this crazy range. It’s wild.” Although Westberry does not have a passion for the produce department, he seems to lack enthusiasm for wanting to be on “American Idol”.