Yes, the American Idol auditions are still trudging on with America’s best, and worst, giving it all they’ve got. Next up? Portland, Oregon, where Jennifer Lopez found a common bound with young mother, Britnee Kellogg.
We’re digging deep to find that old affection we had for watching theAmerican Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out for a spot on the show, but something just isn’t right with the auditions this season.
Was Portland littered with talent? Yes. Was Portland a stomping ground for talent with individuality? Eh, yes and no.
One thing Portland, Oregon did have was heart — we’ll give ’em that. Perhaps that’s what we’ve been missing from the American Idol auditions this season — heart.
Young mother of two, Britnee Kellogg (pictured above), who suffered the agony of being with a basketball player who strayed, was definitely a bright star in the cloudy sky of Portland.
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After rocking through “You’re No Good,” she bonded with Jennifer Lopez over raising kids while keeping her dreams alive.
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We’re not going to lie, we got a little misty-eyed when JLo talked about her own kids, while Brit’s joined her in the room.
It really was a sweet moment filled with “it takes a village” and “make em’ happen (dreams)” moments.
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We also have to give a shout out to the emotional journey of Jessica Phillips whose boyfriend fell victim to a stroke.
After waking up he had no idea who she was and now she plays caretaker to D’Angelo. She was chasing a dream of her own in Portland and did her man proud by nabbing a golden ticket to Hollywood.
Did you check out the heartbreaking American Idol auditions in Portland?
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