Suffice it to say,American IdolandThe Voiceare two totally different beasts.
Even how you approach the competition once you get past the audition takes completely different strategies.
But that’s the key, getting past the audition.
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In 2016, a young singer from Clarksville, Iowa auditioned for the tenth season ofThe Voice.
She sangFlorence + the Machine’s “Dog Days Are Over.”
It was a good performance, but none of the coaches turned.
This young girl was rejected byThe Voice.
But four nos didn’t stop her from pursuing her dreams.
And then she went on to win the whole damn thing.
That girl wasMaddie Poppe.
Timing, personnel, and growth werethe recipe for Maddie Poppe to conquerAmerican IdolwhenThe Voiceneglected her.
Unfortunately, she didn’t deliver what they were looking for.
By the timeAmerican Idolrolled back around, she tried something different.
From there, Maddie Poppe showed another asset of her skills with an original song during Hollywood Week.
Again, she received immense praise, with Katy Perry noting the similarities in their writing styles.
From there,the judges had faith in her future, even if she didn’t.
Humble, to say the least.
Frenchie Davis made history twice on reality television.
In every round of the competition, Maddie showcased exactly who she wanted to be as an artist.
But onAmerican Idol, she was able to showcase her singer-songwriter folk vibe through her song selection.
Whether playing guitar, ukulele, or piano, Maddie Poppe was at home with her instruments.
She even managed to make a Disney song sound brand new.
She needed the platform and format thatAmerican Idolprovided.
Her ability to showcase her musical prowess on her terms proved beneficial.
Maddie Poppe is proof of if at first you don’t succeed, retry.
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