Meet Alana from American Idol

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American Idol airs its last round of auditions this week. One new contestant who will take the stage is Alana Sherman. We’ve got five facts on the American Idol hopeful for you below. So, keep reading to learn more about her.

Update on 4/4/21:

Solo Performance: Blow Your Mind (MWAH) by Dua Lipa

Celebrity Duet Partner: Brian McKnight

Celebrity Duet Song: “Back at One” by Brian McKnight

Vote Text 5 to 21523

Update on 3/29/21: Alana sang “Bust Your Windows” by Jazmine Sullivan. She made it to the Top 24!

Get to Know Alana Sherman

1) Alana Sherman is a talented singer. She’s released an original song called “Gibberish” on SoundCloud. You can listen to it here.

2) You may have already seen her on TV before! If you’re a fan of or familiar with MTV’s Siesta Key, Alana was featured alongside Brandon Gomes for a song they recorded together. She even starred in the music video! The song is called “Somber.” And yes, if you’re wondering: she’s still friends with the cast. Juliette Porter and Kelsey Owens even follow her on Instagram. Check out a snippet of “Somber” below:

3) She graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2020. She made the Deans List and even graduated early.

4) Even though she’s new to TikTok, she’s posted snippets of covers. Her voice is smooth and vibrant. Check out this one below:

5) She posted the news about her Idol audition on Instagram Feb. 1, writing for people to tune in to see if she got the golden ticket. She rocks a vibrant red dress in the little video below, but for her Idol audition, she wore jeans and a pale sweater.

So, what do you think? Will Alana Sherman get that golden ticket? Find out when American Idol airs on March 14 at 8 PM ET, only on ABC.

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Kari

Kari is a reality TV blogger at The Reality TV. Otterbein Alum (2017) – English & Psychology. Big fan of 'Siesta Key.' Comments or tips, email kari@therealitytv.com.