Aaron Kelly from Sonestown, Pennsylvania was adopted
as a young child by his aunt and uncle, after social services
threatened to remove him from his parents. Aaron is 16 and enjoys
singing country music. He qualified for the Idol audition this year by
winning the "American Idol Experience" at DisneyWorld. His aunt and
uncle, Greg Kelly and Kelly Kelly, adopted him as a toddler, when his
parents were struggling with various problems. He now considers his
aunt and his uncle his parents.
Randy: I love the tender moments in your voice, I could almost
hear a little
Justin Timberlake– I thought it was hot! I like you!
Ellen: I thought it was SUCH a
great song
chioce for you and
next to Siobhan –those were the two performances that stood out
tonight.
Kara: I know I tore you up good
last week
but let me tell you,
when you connect with that song it is very powerful and that’s what you
did tonight!
Simon: I did fear for you when I
heard it
was Rolling Stones
week but you actually chose 100% the right song! I think it was one of
your best performances.
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Song Choice: Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing on the American | Play
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Judges Comments:
Randy Jackson: Thank god you got on the stage and started
singing.
Ellen DeGeneres: That was a perfect song choice for you. You
are so
good.
Kara DioGuardi: Best song choice of the night. Week to week
you really
know how to pick a song.
Simon Cowell: It was very brave. Zero chance you are going to
go home.