New Orleans has a lot to contribute, from restaurants, to sight seeing, to entertainment, and not to mention some great singers. This year American Idol included 3 of the best american idol singers, all of which happened to be from the New Orleans area. Though these 3 singers did not end up winning the competition, they did win a place in America’s heart.
Jovany Barreto was a 23 year old Cuban singer who definitely left an impression on American Idol judge, Jennifer Lopez. Before auditioning and making it on American Idol, Jovany was a student at LSU, Louisiana State University.
Lauren Turner was a 24 year old whose audition in New Orleans left a lasting impression on the judges. Her voice was stated as being “undeniable”. Before making it on American Idol, Lauren worked as a maid.
Jordan Dorsey is a 21 year old piano teacher who got a place in American Idol by singing “Over the Rainbow” during his audition.
Hopefully we will see these talented New Orleans singers again in the future. With voices so big, and personalities to match, there is no doubt that they will be successful if they decide to continue pursuing their music career.