Amanda Barise made it to the Top 14 on American Idol. (ABC Photo)
“This experience has been nothing short of life-changing,” she wrote. “Walking onto that stage week after week, sharing my voice with all of you, and pushing myself further than I ever thought possible — it has transformed me forever.
“I’m walking away not just a stronger artist, but a stronger human being.”
The 26-year-old from Manhatten, N.Y., was one of the first artists fans met in Season 23.
Along with fellow finalist Thunderstorm Artis, she was featured on the post-Oscar special where she dazzled the judges with her cover of “It’s a Man’s World.”
Labeling herself an underdog, Amanda continued to draw praise for her big vocal performances.
She delivered one of her best last week, convincing the judges to save her following a performance of Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way.”
Her Idol run ended Sunday, on Rock of Roll Hall of Fame night, when she was among the Top 14’s two lowest vote-getters.
Amanda had released several singles prior to her time Idol. Her 2023 song “Fall for You” has nearly 900,000 streams on Spotify.
“This isn’t goodbye — it’s just the beginning. I can’t wait to show you what’s next,” Amanda wrote on Instagram.
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