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May 7, 2021 · Published 1:52 pm Friday, May 7, 2021. By Olivia Mohr. 1 of 3. Alyssa Wray is pictured with her gifts from Boyle County High School. She said she considers many teachers there, where she went to school, her “friends.” She visited the day she returned from Los Angeles after her time on American Idol. - Photo submitted.
- Alyssa Made Lionel Richie cry.
- She’S from A Very Small Town in Kentucky.
- Alyssa Auditioned For ‘Idol’ Once before.
- She’S Besties with A Fellow ‘Idol’ Star.
- Alyssa Is Currently in College.
For her American Idol season 19 audition, Alyssa performed “I Am Changing” by Jennifer Hudson. Lionel Richie was so moved by her amazing vocals that he was brought to tears. He had to leave his seat and turn his back to compose himself. Lionel, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryangave Alyssa a standing ovation. They all three sent her straight to Hollywood.
Alyssa lives in Perryville, Kentucky. She revealed in her audition video that only about 750 people live in her small town. “Growing up, I kind of did always stand out,” Alyssa said. “I’m a six-foot-two Black woman who has an outspoken voice. I’ve just always been colorful and outside the box, and I just romanticize everything.”
“I had auditioned by sophomore year (of high school) and did not get past the first round,” Alyssa told YourSportsEdge.com. The singer didn’t give up on her dream. She auditioned virtually as part of Idol Across America, and is now a season 19 finalist!
Alyssa has posted a number of Instagram photos with her fellow Idol contestants, especially Grace Kinstler. They’ve clearly hit it off!”All you need is love…and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for showing @gracekinstlerofficial and I so much of it after last night,” Alyssa captioned a sweet Instagram photoon March 23.
Alyssa is a freshman at Northern Kentucky University. She is a music theater major. However, she’s not sure if she’ll return to school afterIdol is over. “I’m still a little conflicted,” she told Cincinnati.com. “I have a lot of paths that are revealing themselves to me right now. But I love LA. I never thought I’d love LA as much as I do. I used t...
May 4, 2021 · NKU student Alyssa Wray made it to the top nine of American Idol. While Wray was sent home, she said it was a life-changing experience. Kentuckians across the state including the governor have shown their support. Wray said she’s not sure what’s next, could work on a soul album.
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Apr 19, 2021 · Meet Alyssa Wray, ‘American Idol’s Top 10 Powerhouse. One of the standout performers on Season 19 of American Idol is Alyssa Wray. The singer was just voted into the Top 10, for a chance at winning the entire show. The 19-year-old has a powerhouse voice and an amazing stage presence.
May 13, 2021 · Alyssa Wray was a contestant on season 19 of American Idol . The 19-year-old is from Perryville, Kentucky, and attends Northern Kentucky University, where she studies musical theatre. She was the final auditioner in her round and sang “I Am Changing” by Jennifer Hudson.
Mar 8, 2021 · Luke Bryan joined his American Idol j udges in standing during Alyssa Wray's powerful audition on Sunday night (March 7). The country singer praised the Kentucky native's presence, while...
