Kelsie Dolin: Last News

Sometimes it takes two to shine.

Despite “American Idol” contestant Kelsie Dolin’s extreme nerves, the 18-year-old singer was able to pull off an incredible performance.

Kelsie Dolin overcame her nerves and lack of confidence to advance during the Hollywood Week genre challenge on Monday's episode of American Idol on ABC.The 18-year-old singer from Boone County, West Virginia, performed with the country music grouping and told her fellow contestants that she was nervous because she had never played at a venue before.'I'm not really confident in myself because growing up, I always felt like I was on the back burner,' said Kelsie before she went out for her audition. 'I'm terrified I'm going to freeze on stage.' Hollywood challenge:Kelsie Dolin overcame her nerves and lack of confidence to advance during the Hollywood Week genre challenge on Monday's episode of American Idol on ABCWhen Kelsie took that stage, judge Lionel Richie, 72, asked how she was doing and her hand holding the microphone visibly shook.'You got it,' judge Katy Perry, 37, told her.

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as contestant Sam Finelli faced his fears and auditioned for judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. The 28-year-old bakery assistant opened up about his struggles with autism, expressing how music helped him get through a difficult childhood.«I don't connect with people very well. It's just a small part of who I am,» Sam explained.

as contestant Sam Finelli faced his fears to audition for judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. The 28-year-old bakery assistant opened up about his struggles with autism, expressing how music helped him get through a difficult childhood.«I don't connect with people very well. It's just a small part of who I am,» Sam explained.

audition, she had also never performed before she stepped on the stage in front of judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. The 18-year-old native of Boone County, West Virginia, shared the story of her difficult childhood, and being raised by her grandparents. Kelsie noted that her grandmother sadly died in 2021 after suffering complications from COVID-19. Noting that her grandmother «pushed her» to try things, Kelsie decided to «step outside» of her comfort zone in her honor.

A star is born. American Idol viewers met Kelsie Dolin during the second week of auditions — and she left a big impression.