Jade Flores of American Idol Season 24
Idol returned to ABC on Monday, Jan. 26 with the judging trio of Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Audition episodes will continue to air on Mondays through most of February.
Here’s more about Jade:
* The 29-year-old singer from Red Oak, Texas, is hoping the third time is the charm where Idol is concerned.
* Jade received a golden ticket for her auditions in Season 17 and Season 20. She was featured on the first Hollywood Week episode in 2019, delivering a rousing take-you-to-church version of “Unchained Melody,” before being eliminated in Hollywood.
* Her Season 20 performances did not air. But Jade has said she got a standing ovation from the judges for her genre round performance of “How Great Thou Art.”
* At present, Jade only has one song on streaming sites — a 2023 single called “Fire Pit and Pawnshop.” But more music is likely coming from the Texas country singer.
* Jade unveiled a new song called “The Tale of Cokedale” over the summer. It’s based on the hard life of miners in that southern Colorado mining town. She calls the song “part of a new journey I’m on … blending Appalachian folk, mountain holler and real stories that need to be listened to, not just heard.” Check out an acoustic version of the song below.
* Jade’s been singing and playing guitar for audiences since age 13, though her interest in the instrument came almost by accident.
* She grew up playing soccer and boxing. Then she suffered a knee injury that required surgery. While recovering, she saw Keith Urban playing guitar on CMT and “was in awe.” She promised her father to learn guitar in two weeks if he bought her one. She told Focus Daily News she got the guitar, and learned to play something within two weeks.
* In December, Jade was named Best Local Musician in Ellis County, Texas. She hasn’t been outspoken about her latest Idol adventure, but did post a clip from an Idol Season 24 promo in which she is featured.
* Writes Jade: “Some days I still can’t believe this is my life. I get to chase my dreams, make a living doing what I love, and share music with people all over the world. That’s something baby Jade only dreamed about, and here I am, living it. Sure, It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it. And I don’t take a single moment for granted.”
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