Lauren Alaina sometimes holds something back on stage. Not last night.
It's true that, in covering Sara Evans' hit "Born to Fly," she stayed close to the original version. But it's a great country song to stick close to the original of.
Will she spread her wings and truly fly to new heights this season on Idol? If this performance is any indication, she's still scratching the surface of her talent:
Lauren Alaina - Born to Fly (American Idol)
Lauren Alaina selected Miley Cyrus' "The Climb" on American Idol because "it's about a young girl struggling to reach her dreams." Will Lauren reach hers?
The inspirational hit song's top notes are slightly outside the best part of this aspiring singer's range, but she does a commendable job of it live, overall.
The judges liked it and so, we're guessing, will voters. In fact, before she even got out there, Jimmy Iovine called her a "much better singer" than Miles.
Do you agree? Compare it with Miley Cyrus' version below and vote:
Lauren Alaina - The Climb (American Idol)
Miley Cyrus - The Climb
Lauren Alaina chose an Aretha Franklin classic last night and the young American Idol hopeful held her own on "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman."
Seriously, that's not an easy choice for a 16-year-old.
Randy said it's one of the most difficult songs selected by the final nine, and that while he wasn't jumping up and down, he thought she did a good job.
His fellow judges were more impressed: "Tonight, you are a natural-born woman," Steven says. "I love your voice." "She's amazing," Jennifer added.
Is she a natural? Take a look below and decide:
Lauren Alaina - Natural Woman (American Idol)
