Elleigh Marie: Military Daughter Sings Her Way To A Standing Ovation on American Idol 2024

Elleigh's from American Fork, Utah and she's at a fork in the road as she auditions for American Idol. Will she need to go home and help out with her younger siblings once her dad is deployed in a few months, or will she get the chance to chase her dream of music at Hollywood Week?
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American Idol 2024
Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

[@PunOhana]

Thank you to all the service men and women. And the sacrifices for the families waiting for their return. A beautiful voice.

[@roseamberzine5846]

❤

[@robertscott3028]

As a 21 year veteran retired in 2001 my wife and kids were the heros and this young lady is amazing, to her father hand salute!

[@jacobmccain8794]

She sang “Turn down the lights” and with four notes she gave me complete chills and made me cry! She was not average! She’s a tone monster! She can stand flat-footed and just sang a song! She did not move a muscle and commanded the room with the tone of her voice, her choices, and the emotion she brought. Her tone is so warm and soulful and not forced. It’s so smooth. Also her runs and vocal choices were executed so well! I loved the way she dug into and shaped certain word like “dark,” “heart,” and “power.” It just showed she was intentional with her phrasing and knew how to really let the words be the focal point! The way she transitions from the smooth verse and buttery tone to this crazy mixed strong belt is so so impressive!She is my new favorite! The control over her voice is incredible. For me, out of anyone so far, I want to hear her voice on a record.

[@staycerene9438]

Oh, i agree!: There's something about her voice that truly IS "old timey." And as a military wife, i have a bit of an understanding of how difficult and unsettling her life has been, bless her. My new favorite as well! 🙏🇺🇲 🩵☘️🥀

[@stephanieguthrie832]

Totally agree she's amazing 🎉🎉

[@EscapeTheMatrix......]

You need to turn the voices off in side your head lol 🤣

[@patriciasmith5083]

It's called I can't make you love me by Bonnie Raitt.

[@staycerene9438]

@@patriciasmith5083 "Turn down the lights" are the words of the first four notes of the song and that's what grabbed our attention.

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

As an Air Force brat, I fully comprehend. Those left behind are the real heros! You have a beautiful voice.

[@charalamposisidoridis8421]

Congrats. Good luck

[@sophiabright8371]

This is SUCH a hard song to sing-SHE HAS BROUGHT HER HEART into the room. BEAUTIFUL VOICE & STYLE!!! CHILLS!!!

[@robertantonnyc]

beautiful tone, right into the emotion. She kept it so small and easy, letting those low notes float out with a pretty upper register. Such a pointed, focused vocal. Nice - So You Wanna Be A Singer

[@sherkylady7765]

I love how you break the performance down. ❤ puts what I feel into words.

[@funkyfurballs1078]

You said it!

[@robertantonnyc]

who, me? lol@@funkyfurballs1078

[@MeganWoodard1984]

Prayers to her father and I hope he comes home safe, what a beautiful voice she has.

[@lovewillwar2422]

She’s a song bird. Loved it. Sometimes belters just put me on edge. I love a smooth, emotional, singer.

[@brettknutsen6476]

Daddy’s girl. My daughter is 23 and I can’t imagine having to be away from her for that long. Our service members and their families sacrifice so much for us. Always make sure to appreciate them…we owe them everything.

[@billiejowhite3638]

My son went out with her a few years ago… she’s a super sweet doll with the voice of an angel!

[@Gabrielle49]

Aw wow!

[@blomen1977]

Tell your son to go for her. She is a wife material and will make a good mother. I am speaking from experience.

[@JNWG79]

Naturally beautiful, gifted voice. Looking forward to more from this sweet girl.

[@jarenciogeda3930]

Strong woman, strong voice and strong chance of winning.

[@jirehfabelinia7376]

She is a perfect example of an American 🇺🇸 girl… she is genuine and her story can be relatable to a lot of young adults. And the Voice OMG 😳… sweet, kind and real 💖🫶🏼 my Top 3

[@lealoo6287]

Her story is like many of us who grew up in the military. Her voice is very unique though and I can see her being in top 10.

[@AncientSkullKid]

Even after crying, she makes it look and sound effortless.

[@csandford6011]

She was one of the best.I've seen so far on american idol.

[@saritagahataraj1773]

Your opinion are great.

[@BeaverShot]

AF brat and I live in American Fork. My gut sucked when she said deployment was known that very day. That emotion. That heartache of the song's message. I'm so proud of my hometown girl and can't wait to watch her fly.

[@jameslachapelle7304]

This Young Feminine Woman Made me Cry Tonight Just Hearing her Voice & About Father Getting Deployed Soon. Thank You To The Air Force & American Military & Canadian Military Solider's & There Family for There Service & May God Bless You & Good Luck in Hollywood I Promise to Keep Watching Every Sunday on City Tv on Amazon Prime Video.

[@oc5939]

She really has a rich and beautiful voice.

[@sonlal3336]

She deserves Platinum ticket

[@jaxscales6158]

Have they given any out yet? I’ve thought that about a lot of people this season

[@gwenmloveskpopcecmore]

@@jaxscales6158yeah I think they did

[@user-tk4vd6vp4f]

The military who fight for our country are Heroes but so are their own Families are Heroes in my own eyes

[@fts4608]

❤

[@aurora536]

Su comentario me encanta

[@cherylalt101]

Perfect song choice for this gorgeous young woman with a heartwarming and honestly gorgeous voice. Wow! Loved this audition!

[@danis.4239]

Bless your dad and all those that make this sacrifice.

[@kall4less]

I cried. Nice voice. Can't wait for bit of coaching for power and control. So much potential. God bless our heroes and their families.

[@NorthernSpartan]

HUGE potential. I thought she´s top 10 for sure. Then Luke said it as well and that felt nice:D

[@joycepino9749]

No one knows that. She can crash and burn during Hollywood week. I wish the judges would stop saying some of the kids are top 10. The girl was good but not that great that she'll even make it to the top 10. It's a wait and see thing.

[@NorthernSpartan]

@@joycepino9749 Personally she is in my top 3 favourites this season so far. We´ll see

[@darcimunday4410]

She is a beautiful young lady with a beautiful soul and heart. What a beautiful voice she truly has it would be so incredibly grateful if she could win The American Idol!

[@louise4660]

STRONG YOUNG Lady..with AMAZING BEAUTIFUL VOICE.. PRAYERS to HER DAD and FAMILY ..🫂💚❤❤❤

[@user-hq5ub1gm3s]

Omg her dad is beautiful

[@snowpeach1479]

My hometown! What a beautiful voice 😍

[@vanessaJeans]

She did an amazing job on that song and a beautiful voice.

[@titamonette-usa2169]

This young lady is so, so pretty. And very nice voice too and a good heart. I hope she wins..

[@mzpowell33]

She got me at the first note! Absolutely beautiful

[@SirMarvinHacutina]

that voice is never a lie!

[@HicktonLairson]

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[@VarleyPaquin]

I will say this, Save , Invest and Be Frugal. It's not important when you start but what you'd achieve in the end that counts. I will say comfortably that it is a very bold decision for anyone who's out to survive and gain financial independence.

[@BrillCheers]

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[@ajiekusuma1890]

her voice is so light. when a feather touches your hand. it feels like that ❤

[@angkatangan1098]

Beautiful young lady, beautiful song, beautiful voice and beautiful heart. I'm gonna say she will get TOP4!!

[@donnytucker]

Great song choice. I've always loved that song. She did it justice.

[@boris2835]

she is gorgeous and what a voice

[@karenmurray-tye9381]

She's beautiful in and out with the voice of an Angel. She gave me shivers. Good luck Elleigh. Love sent from the UK xx

[@niman00]

As someone who comes from a military family myself, air force and such - I get it, I am with you. and you have a beautiful voice, good luck.

[@HeyItsHeather89]

Thank you for her Dad and all the other men and women for their service and the sacrifices for the families for waiting on their return. She’s really a natural and she could win it and I’m excited to watch her. Like she’s incredible and has such an incredible voice.

[@onicafoster6480]

That run on "patronize" gave me all the goosebumps. So effortless and not too much.

[@annabethchase4582]

I went to middle school with Elleigh - I'm so excited to watch

[@LiveInSydney]

I’m lying in bed in Sydney watching all these auctions. Yours stood out from the first note.

[@jillianbalcazar5491]

When This contestant sing ''Can Make You Love'' By Bonnie Raitt During Her first audition of American Idol Tonight OMG I thought She did such Incredible & Unbelievable Job, She sound like She was singing from the heart out, I got goosebumps & Chills all over My body!!!

[@maryalycecharles4478]

Wow her voice is amazing, please tell your father I said thanks for his service..

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

My mom and I actually like her a lot! Her voice is incredible!

[@tjs6722]

Strong voice

[@peppernc429]

Wow, wow, wow! Ellie has a chance; best I have heard yet! She’s the All-American Girl!

[@madreep]

She had me before the end of the first line. Her tone is gorgeous

[@alfictabla5215]

I wish they would have thanked him for his service while they had him there. Thank you sir, and thanks to your family for holding it down while you're gone.

[@gew9487]

Beautiful voice!! Very talented! And, families serve too. Thankful for her family's' service to our Country!! Blessings to her for success!!❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mstm3469]

She's got a winner 🏆 voice 🇺🇸🎶

[@guyluvsbeauty]

Her voice was melodic and somewhat magical! YES, girl!

[@QuadeQuick]

Beautiful job, Elleigh! And thanks to your dad (and his family!) for his service. Looking forward to seeing where you go!

[@ceewill8652]

Incredible! She’s going to be our next American Idol!

[@BhomoMila]

Thank you to all American military families for your loyalty and sacrifice! So happy watching this beautiful young lady achieving her dreams.

[@motherfreethinker]

Smart, the three of you, her family's support & American Idol, helped to share her light, letting her shine brightly and onward! 💠

[@aleciaalvarado9551]

Right off the bat, her spirit is Sincere, beautiful. I love her Daughter, Daddy story!! Her voice is a Superstar 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 TOP TEN AMERICAN IDOL 🎉

[@doctors8966]

There's something about this song that makes me emotional really moving performance ❤

[@ilahmaecunanan2629]

Bravo Elleigh 👏👏👏👏👏

[@cheekyoziechick]

So effortless..so pure and beautiful.

[@Super-mr4yn]

one of my favorite auditions from the season. guaranteed top 15, probably top 10 in my opinion

[@mymaryland9547]

Elleigh is so cute!! I too was a military brat and my father was in the Military for 23 years and we moved all over the world. It was difficult for us kids but I am so proud of him!

[@saritagahataraj1773]

Her tone is outstanding and performance touched heart whoever have saw listened.

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

1:20 he will come home again. Be grateful, ur blessed sweet girl❤. You got this. you have an amazing , wonderful dad. I just lost mine and my girls just lost their dad. my husband and my father died on the same day.

[@stephmartin1148]

Oh my goodness prayers of strength, peace, and healing during this difficult time for you and your kiddos!! I am so sorry for your losses!! 💔🩷

[@annaneet998]

So smooth, and she used her emotions to her advantage. She didn’t allow it to overcome her and affect her voice. Amazing👏👏

[@chadskiles4396]

Far from average! The dynamic, style, and diction was amazing heartfelt and powerful!

[@joelarama]

Amazing voice, great breath control and heavenly vibrato. ☺️

[@ejyptbecca]

Ahl this Baby her voice is so powerful and simply Beautiful. God bless her

[@MrYeahitsalright]

She definitely made me cry from the start😢

[@amberyooper]

She really has a lovely voice! I know what it's like to be the child of an Air Force career person. You have to move a lot because of the military transfers.

[@OfficialStevenCravis]

She’s so great, a beautiful song choice, and the pianist accompanist is so good this year!

[@stephaniebourne5444]

She is the one I am watching and hope she wins. She gave me chills

[@sophiabright8371]

I've seen so many gifted singers come onto AI and then the 'advice' makes something happen to have them step into a role they don't seem comfortable with: I hope she hangs onto that purity and honesty. She's AMAZING!!! I'm a huge Bonnie Raitt fan, and I sing, but I cannot sing that song to save my LIFE!!! IT TAKES TREMENDOUS SKILL AND I JUST DON'T HAVE IT. KUDOS TO THIS GORGEOUS SINGING ANGEL.❤❤❤ P.S. Her mom&dad are clearly very strong individuals, and their family is in my prayers.

[@fts4608]

She is a beautiful girl, with a heart and a beautiful voice. ❤

[@peterdofferhoff2500]

Stunning tone.

[@kloxikat]

Such a lovely tone! Warm and full of emotion. Lovede it! Well done...

[@susankustich1720]

So many good auditions but when Elleigh started to sing I said to myself there's the next American Idol!! Sensational, effortless, smooth voice!! She definitely has my vote!

[@KyleC4EVEr]

She's definitely The Winner 🤝🏻

[@ilovetylerthecreatorrr]

omg she does my hair here in utah!! she is so special, such a talented lady for sure💕

[@diamondjewel5640]

Beautiful voice what a beautiful family let’s all pray for her dad safe return. She should be in the top 10🙏🏻

[@fts4608]

She is very courageous . Singing through the pain ❤

[@joyful1blessed1]

My husband served with Charlie 1/279 Infantry Combat here in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. I was in those same shoes sister. But her….its been all her life. That stinks. Your voice is beautiful and expresses all you go through. Keep standing strong 💪🏻 Hooah!

[@azra.princeza]

Love what the judges said! She’s sooo good ❤ definitely top 10! She’s amazing ❤

[@user-gk7fv5tj6o]

Wow this girl came along way and sings like a star. Great vocals. Alot of sadness in her heart but she pulled through great singing girl

[@nancyweakley2070]

If she does as good as I think she’s going to do and I pray that we all vote her in because she is a great singer. I don’t know if she’ll ever come across this message but if you do good you gonna be able to financially make sure your family is taken care of. I wish you all the luck and I’ll be praying. God bless you. When I was young my brother was in the military he was a marine so I know how you feel about it he does get to come home. I know how that feels even though this was my brother and this is your father that’s going over. My brother was in the Vietnam war and I cried and I prayed for him to get to come home. 🎶 🎤🥰🐾🙏🎤

[@_-NTE-_]

Flawless, definitely could be the next American idol!!!

[@mitsim]

She had me from the first phrase. Absolutely beautiful voice and the perfect song choice. So far my favorite singer this season.

[@DanikaSpangler]

Omg 🥹 I hope so much for her!!! Amazing 🤩

[@idaho2ndgens240]

What a great voice and great song choice for her voice. Also, as a Air Force brat myself, I could totally relate to her comments about her father being gone. I remember when I was little and getting all excited when my father would come home. Good luck and keep singing!

[@dylanhogan9353]

There was a few people during the auditions that literally made my jaw drop…there were atleast 5 people who I verbally said out loud “what in the hell are you doing on this show? You don’t need this” and Elleigh was my seventh one…undeniable talent, happy to say I’m a new fan!

[@visanisha33]

She will look beautiful even without make up

[@rizaldepe8623]

Wow bless the heart of that man he has a perfect family not only a DAD BUT A PERFECT FATHER❤❤❤SALUTE SIR.....

[@lornawilburn3605]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!

[@__tonks__aba9398]

Absolutely beautiful!! ❤ I salute your dad, you and your family ❤️🇺🇸❤️ 🫡

[@anjuliesalvador]

I'm not crying, you are cryingg😍🤧

[@yesenia6191]

So sweet!! Beautiful beaauuuuutiful voice!

[@rebeccaw1772]

One of my favorite songs & she sang it beautifully ❤

[@daniellewild1854]

We're cheering for you!!

[@randywillheit2330]

May God Bless Her and Her Family 🙏Her Voice Along With Herself, Are Beautiful Inside and Out, Good Luck Sweetie 🤗