American Idol: Catie Turner's Best Performances From Season 16
Catie Turner appeared on American Idol season 16 and it's time to look back on her most memorable performances. She wowed the judges with her incredible and unique singing style. Catie, then 17, was a high school student from Langhorne, Pennsylvania when she auditioned in New York. Full of energy, she was known for her quirky personality and distinct fashion style. Catie's impressive musical talents won the hearts of the judges, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and the AI viewers. After her audition, the judges repeatedly called her a «genius.»
Catie's audition has the distinction of being the first one that was aired when American Idol was revived in 2018 on ABC, following its cancellation on FOX. Bringing new, young talent to the American Idol stage was a fantastic way to revive the show. Catie has since had some success in the music industry. In 2019, a live, acoustic version of her song, «Prom Queen» was used in the trailer for YouTuber Shane Dawson's web series, The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star, gaining over 11 million views in just one week.
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Catie independently released her first EP, The Sad Vegan, in 2019, and supported it with a tour. Her second EP, Heartbroken and Milking It, was released by Atlantic Records in 2021. She is currently touring with the Canadian indie-pop band, Valley. She placed in the Top 7 of American Idol season 16. She had many memorable performances, but a few stand out as her very best. Here are the ones that best demonstrate her immense instrumental and vocal talents.
Catie auditioned with an original song, which has become more common in recent seasons of the show. However, that was a risky move at the time. On AI, Catie
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