Former Toronto Singer Leah Marlene Blows ‘American Idol’ Judges Away With Her ‘Tremendous’ Talent

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Leah Marlene is going to Hollywood! The 20-year-old musician, originally from Toronto, showcased her “tremendous voice” during an “early release” of her “American Idol” Season 20 audition.

Before blowing the judges away with her acoustic rendition of One Direction’s “Steal My Girl”, Marlene burst into the audition room like the “ball of energy” that she is. READ MORE: Viral TikTok Babysitter Delaney Renee Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With Incredible Sia Cover The talented, quirky singer-songwriter currently resides in Normal, Illinois which had judge Katy Perry joking, “Honey you are not normal” about her “super fun and weird” personality- only the best compliment Marlene could have ever asked for.

Marlene grew up playing Canada’s national winter sport before giving it up to pursue music. “I played hockey when I was younger and then I hit my head too many times and I had to give that up,” she said.

While following her dream to pursue music, Marlene attended Belmont, a private University in Nashville, for two years before becoming a “proud” dropout. READ MORE: Katy Perry Storms Off ‘American Idol’ After Getting Into Heated Debate About Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter Grace’s Audition “I grew up in a house full of guitars and music.