Norwich singer vies for Idol stardom
NORWICH – 15-year-old Norwich native Kaitlyn Jackson made her way with her family to Boston to audition for the hit entertainment show “American Idol” in front of Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. with the hopes to receive the golden ticket to Hollywood.
She has worked tirelessly to garner local and regional attention over the years. But now, Jackson may grab the nation’s attention with her vocal skills.
At the mere age of 12, Jackson set out on what would be the first of numerous trips to Nashville – “Music City.” On one venture, she wrote and recorded original songs with Kent Wells, the producer for Dolly Parton.
Just one year later, Jackson released her debut album of original songs. Included on the record were seven songs written and recorded in Nashville, and one additional that was recorded in Johnson City, NY with Jeff DaBella of Mansion Audio.
In 2011, Jackson was recognized as a promising new and emerging artist by the New York State County Music Hall of Fame and was presented with its 2011 Horizon Award.
Additionally, she was named the Central NY Radio Group Junior Idol winner; and last year, received the honor of 98.1 WHWK’s Hitmaker Challenge Winner.
Jackson has been deemed a local favorite by many, and has performed at events including the Norwich Pumpkin Festival, The Parade of Lights in Norwich, Oneonta Balloon Festival, Relay For Life, and the Chobani Champions Field Dedication Ceremony. Jackson has taken the stage at various local fairs, including the Chenango County Fair, Afton Fair, Otsego County Fair, and the New Berlin Youth Days. She’s performed twice at the Binghamton Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally, in front of crowds exceeding 3,000 people.
Throughout the years, the young teen has opened for well known entertainers in the country music scene, including Joe Nichols, Josh Gracin, Jeff Bates, and Emerson Drive. Jackson also opened shows for pop musicians The Veronicas and Melinda Doolittle.
In addition to her vocal endeavors, Jackson has been dancing since the age of two, and is no stranger to the stage. She has trained with the Perkins School of the Arts and in 2011, she joined the professional dance company Phoenix Project Dance.
Jackson has also played a role in various stage productions such as “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Sound of Music,” “Annie,” and “101 Dalmatians.”
At the age of 14, Jackson won the American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
While it is unclear whether or not Jackson successfully earned that golden ticket to Hollywood from the Boston auditions, she has been spotted in commercials that have been airing leading up to tonight’s premiere.
The premiere of season 13 of American Idol airs from 8-10 p.m., tonight on FOX.
She has worked tirelessly to garner local and regional attention over the years. But now, Jackson may grab the nation’s attention with her vocal skills.
At the mere age of 12, Jackson set out on what would be the first of numerous trips to Nashville – “Music City.” On one venture, she wrote and recorded original songs with Kent Wells, the producer for Dolly Parton.
Just one year later, Jackson released her debut album of original songs. Included on the record were seven songs written and recorded in Nashville, and one additional that was recorded in Johnson City, NY with Jeff DaBella of Mansion Audio.
In 2011, Jackson was recognized as a promising new and emerging artist by the New York State County Music Hall of Fame and was presented with its 2011 Horizon Award.
Additionally, she was named the Central NY Radio Group Junior Idol winner; and last year, received the honor of 98.1 WHWK’s Hitmaker Challenge Winner.
Jackson has been deemed a local favorite by many, and has performed at events including the Norwich Pumpkin Festival, The Parade of Lights in Norwich, Oneonta Balloon Festival, Relay For Life, and the Chobani Champions Field Dedication Ceremony. Jackson has taken the stage at various local fairs, including the Chenango County Fair, Afton Fair, Otsego County Fair, and the New Berlin Youth Days. She’s performed twice at the Binghamton Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally, in front of crowds exceeding 3,000 people.
Throughout the years, the young teen has opened for well known entertainers in the country music scene, including Joe Nichols, Josh Gracin, Jeff Bates, and Emerson Drive. Jackson also opened shows for pop musicians The Veronicas and Melinda Doolittle.
In addition to her vocal endeavors, Jackson has been dancing since the age of two, and is no stranger to the stage. She has trained with the Perkins School of the Arts and in 2011, she joined the professional dance company Phoenix Project Dance.
Jackson has also played a role in various stage productions such as “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Sound of Music,” “Annie,” and “101 Dalmatians.”
At the age of 14, Jackson won the American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
While it is unclear whether or not Jackson successfully earned that golden ticket to Hollywood from the Boston auditions, she has been spotted in commercials that have been airing leading up to tonight’s premiere.
The premiere of season 13 of American Idol airs from 8-10 p.m., tonight on FOX.
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