Skylar Laine
Skylar Laine Biography(Courtesy Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Skylar Laine (born Skylar Laine Harden; February 1, 1994) is an American singer from Brandon, Mississippi. She placed fifth on the eleventh season of American Idol.
It was announced on November 17, 2012 that Laine had signed with 19 Entertainment's management and had moved to Nashville, Tennessee to work on her debut album. She has worked with songwriters such as Nathan Chapman, Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, Luke Laird, and Chris Tompkins. She also debuted an original song called "Settle Down," written by herself, Chris DeStefano and Anne Preven. In January 2013, she left 19 Entertainment's management because they were unable to find a record label for her, but she is still working on her album.
Early life
Laine graduated from Brandon High School a year early. Her musical influences are Miranda Lambert, Waylon Jennings and George Jones. Laine also worked at her family's business in Mississippi. She has also moved to Nashville, Tennessee.American Idol
Main article: American Idol (season 11)
Overview
Laine auditioned in Houston, Texas. In the semi-finals she performed "Stay with Me" by Faces. She was one of the top five female vote getters and advanced to the top 13. She is the second finalist from Mississippi, the other being Jasmine Murray from American Idol season 8. After the competition, she plans to move to Nashville, Tennessee.Performances/results
Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Hell on Heels" | Pistol Annies | N/A | Advanced |
Hollywood Round, Part 1 | First Solo | Not aired | N/A | Advanced | |
Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "Son of a Preacher Man" | Dusty Springfield | N/A | Advanced |
Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Second Solo | "You Lie" | The Band Perry | N/A | Advanced |
Las Vegas Round | Songs from the 1950s Group Performance | "Dedicated to the One I Love" | The "5" Royales | N/A | Advanced |
Final Judgment | Final Solo | "Fancy" | Bobbie Gentry | N/A | Advanced |
Top 25 (Top 12 Women) | Personal Choice | "Stay with Me" | Faces | 6 | Advanced |
Top 13 | Whitney Houston | "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" | Whitney Houston | 8 | Safe |
Top 11 | Year They Were Born | "Love Sneakin' Up on You" | Bonnie Raitt | 9 | Safe |
Top 10 | Billy Joel | "Shameless" | Billy Joel | 4 | Safe |
Top 9 | Their Personal Idols | Solo "Gunpowder & Lead" | Miranda Lambert | 2 | Bottom 3 |
Trio "Like a Prayer" / "Borderline" / "Express Yourself" with Hollie Cavanagh & Jessica Sanchez | Madonna | 11 | |||
Top 8 | Songs from the 1980s | Duet "Islands in the Stream" with Colton Dixon | Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton | 3 | Safe |
Solo "Wind Beneath My Wings" | Roger Whittaker | 12 | |||
Top 7 | Songs from the 2010s | Solo "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You" | Kellie Pickler | 1 | Safe |
Duet "Don't You Wanna Stay" with Colton Dixon | Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson | 6 | |||
Top 7 | Songs from Now & Then | "Born This Way" | Lady Gaga | 6 | Safe |
"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" | The Miracles | 13 | |||
Top 6 | Queen | "The Show Must Go On" | Queen | 2 | Bottom 3 |
Contestant's Choice | "Tattoos on This Town" | Jason Aldean | 8 | ||
Top 5 | Songs from the 1960s | Solo "Fortunate Son" | Creedence Clearwater Revival | 3 | Eliminated |
Trio "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" with Hollie Cavanagh & Jessica Sanchez | Jackie Wilson | 9 | |||
British Pop | "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" | Dusty Springfield | 10 |
- ^ When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Laine was among the Bottom 3, but was declared safe first.
- ^ Due to the judges using their one save on Jessica Sanchez, the Top 7 remained intact for another week.
Post Idol
She took part in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2012, which began July 6, 2012 and ran till September 21, 2012.It was announced on November 17, 2012 that Laine had signed with 19 Entertainment's management and had moved to Nashville, Tennessee to work on her debut album. She has worked with songwriters such as Nathan Chapman, Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, Luke Laird, and Chris Tompkins. She also debuted an original song called "Settle Down," written by herself, Chris DeStefano and Anne Preven. In January 2013, she left 19 Entertainment's management because they were unable to find a record label for her, but she is still working on her album.
Discography
Extended plays
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | US Country | |||
American Idol Season 11 Highlights (Skylar Laine EP) |
| 64 | 12 |
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