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Asia’h Epperson was my favorite of the night (maybe even of this season so far). Two days before the audition, she called to tell her father know how much she loved him and how she wished he was with her. Thirty minutes later, her brother called to tell her that their father had just died in a car accident. She chose to go ahead with her audition anyway.
When Simon Cowell asked her what she was going to sing, she explained that she had prepared something but, due to the passing of her father, she had chosen to sing LeAnn Rimes‘ song, “How Do I Live.” Voice, heavy and sometimes cracking with emotion, she made it through and it was amazing. It may not have been the perfect audition vocally but it was still almost perfect in every other way. You can tell she has a great voice but it’s her spirit and her determination that just won me over. When Asia’h was put through to the next round, Paula Abdul could not help but cry and neither could I. I cried like a baby. What a strong, brave young woman.
Watch her audition:
Asia.. such potential ! but that is a projection into the future but she’s got to show a more edgy presence Confidence with ATTITUDE.. always standing straight up and strong! outfits should be sleek silhouettes with sass! hair less school-girl! sweet is nice but her vocals and features demand more O WOW! think warrior meets high fashion. Rearrange songs use latin+soul pop mixes-eg. whitney’s I am every woman mixed with jilly’ seven day fool with a latin beat and a mere touch of soft rap! She could even borrow Sharon Jone’s strong songs and lyrics and make them power pop songs with a dance beat! But more than ever bump-up her presence and song delivery VAVUM
Anybody know Asia’h Epperson’s fathers name?
i love her she’s our new american idol
if america votes her off there is no point of the show
I am not a hard-core Idol fan. I watch it when it’s on. However, this girl is the real deal. There’s something special about her. She sings amazingly; she’s outgoing, pretty, etc. Moreover, she has an “IT” factor that is required for a star in the making. I believe, she should win the whole thing. Even if she does not win the whole thing, she a STAR. I think she this season’s Jen Hudson.
OMG this girl is AMAZING i want her to be te NEXT AMERICAN IDOL she’s the best, she sings from her soul. your strong babygirl u are gonna make it !!!!!!
Asia’h I too was very moved by your performance and your guts to continue to pursue your dreams under the circumstances. All the best from New York and if you need any financial assistance during your run to greatness don’t hesistate to reach out, we’re behind you!
I knew Asia’h when she was Freshman in High school. We shared a science class together and were paired up as partners and seat buddies. We would always chat about boys, and clothes, and what was going on around school and everyone in it. We always had so much fun together.
I ran into her last November when she was working at Garfield’s, here in our mall (Joplin, MO) and I was like “OMG ASAI’H!!!” and we hugged and laughed and it was like “yay,, my girl!” then she told me about American Idol and I was so excited for her.
I’m voting for her all the way!!!
No puedo creer lo hermoso que canta esta chica, me puse a llorar, senti un nudo en la garganta al ver que no podia seguir cantanto el coro de la cancion, es una historia triste que puede darle mas valor, y su participacion en AI sera la mas destacada por su tragedia y por su talento.
Oh Asia’h!!!!
P.S. Why arent you on myspace?
If Asia’h doesnt win this whole thing Im going to cry AGAIN!!!
I was never into American Idle until I saw you sing!!!
You go girl….your a winner!
Your dad is so proud of you.
is her father really dead?
Greetings from Joplin, Missouri! A’siah was amazing! I am so sorry to hear of her father’s passing. Unfortanately, I missed her performance for the first time, but our local news showed a clip that night and was so excited for her getting the chance to appear on American Idol and dedicate her song to her late father. I just finished watching her interview right before she sang and I just cried my little eyes out. My heart was heavy and I got a headrush. I am so happy to know that our family have our own local sweetheart to vote for. A’siah, we may have bumped elbows in our mall or I may have sold you some clothes at the Gap where I used to work. You look so familiar. This is amazing. You are amazing and very beautiful! We’re cheering for you all the way!! YOU WILL DEFINATELY MAKE THE TOP 24!!!! YOU WILL BE THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL!!!! JOPLIN LOVES YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fran
I was watching over from Germany and couldn’t help crying after I saw her singing.
1461 days ago
[...] Asia’h Epperson [...]
I knew Asia’H when she was in 5th grade, and she has been singing ever since!! (If you read this Asia’H, remember the Pals program?? I can’t believe it’s been that long ago! Let me know if you see this!)) Asia’H, I miss you girl, and I’ll be rooting for you all the way!!!
1465 days ago
[...] Asia’h Epperson was one of the young women who auditioned in Atlanta last night. In her pre-audition interview, Asia’h shared a happy conversation that she had with her father two days earlier. Thirty minutes after they spoke, she received a phone call and learned her father had died in an auto accident. On stage, Asia’h humbly introduced herself and last-minute song change to Simon, Paula and Randy. Asia’h started to sing, and I started to quietly…oh, God…cry—even before Paula. [...]
Yes, it was amazing. I’m a 56-year-old dumb white guy and I was in tears. I know what it’s like to love a daughter and want the best for her. Asia’h and her dad had/have something special. She made him proud.