MATTOON — Singer/songwriter Allie Keck, a Neoga native, auditioned for “The Voice” and is encouraging followers to search for her on this NBC singing competitors collection when its new season begins Monday.
“I’m so excited to lastly announce that I auditioned. Preserve an eye fixed out for me beginning March 6,” Keck, who now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, just lately reported on her Fb web page.
Neoga native and Illinois State alumna Allie Keck has auditioned for the upcoming season of “The Voice.”
The Lake Land School and Illinois State College alumnus additionally requested followers to take a position on which of the 4 movie star coaches may “flip their chair” in help of her: Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan, Probability the Rapper or Blake Shelton.
Since her social media submit asserting her look on the present, Keck has acquired many supportive feedback from particular person group members and from Lake Land: “Our very personal Laker alum Allie Keck is auditioning for ‘The Voice,’ Better of luck to you Allie!”
The Idol Chatter web site, which follows “The Voice” information, reported Keck launched a 2017 pop EP referred to as “Kiss and Inform,” with the title observe remaining one in all her hottest songs on Spotify. She additionally has launched a number of singles, together with 2022 originals “Extra Than One” and “Not Your Drawback.” Her movies could be seen on her YouTube channel.
American Idol finalist Leah Marlene returned to her hometown of Regular on Tuesday to offer a free live performance. This is her performing her new hit tune, “Flowers.”
Video produced by reporter Brendan Denison.
Photographs: Leah Marlene’s ‘American Idol’ journey
Leah Marlene and pa Derry Grehan
Derry Grehan and daughter Leah Marlene, a prime seven contestant on “American Idol,” pose throughout a go to to Disneyland final week.
Leah Marlene and pa Derry Grehan
Leah Marlene and pa Derry Grehan chuckle throughout a go to to Disneyland final week. Grehan, lead guitarist for the band Honeymoon Suite, taught his daughter methods to play guitar and piano, and likewise shared a ardour for songwriting along with her.
Leah Marlene at Disneyland
Leah Marlene is exhibiting throughout “American Idol” filming for the present’s Disney-themed episode.
Leah Marlene and Derek Hough
Leah Marlene poses with movie star coach Derek Hough throughout filming for the Disney-themed episode of “American Idol.”
Leah Marlene and Derek Hough
Leah Marlene interacts with movie star coach Derek Hough throughout filming for the Disney-themed episode of “American Idol.”
Leah Marlene – Might 1
Leah Marlene sings “When She Cherished Me” from “Toy Story 2” throughout “American Idol” on Sunday. The efficiency paved her strategy to the present’s prime seven contestants.
Leah Marlene and pa Derry Grehan
Leah Marlene and pa Derry Grehan trip a rollercoaster throughout filming for the Disney-themed episode of “American Idol.”
Leah Marlene – Might 1
Leah Marlene performs “When She Cherished Me” throughout “American Idol” on Sunday, Might 1.
Pixar Pier
Leah Marlene poses at Disneyland throughout filming for the “American Idol” Disney-themed episode. The 20-year-old Regular native advised The Pantagraph that she “did not actually develop up on Disney films, so it was enjoyable to expertise the magic.”
Pixar Pier
Leah Marlene poses at Disneyland throughout filming for the “American Idol” Disney-themed episode.
American Idol – … Bruno
Nicolina, Leah Marlene, Woman Okay, HunterGirl and Emyrson Flora carry out within the opening for “American Idol” on Sunday.
Bruno
Emyrson Flora, Christian Guardino and Leah Marlene are proven onstage on “American Idol” on Sunday.
Leah Marlene – ‘Make You Really feel My Love’
Leah Marlene performs “Make You Really feel My Love” to achieve the “American Idol” prime 10 on April 25.
Leah Marlene – “Completely satisfied Collectively”
Leah Marlene reached the highest 11 on “American Idol” on Sunday.
Leah Marlene – prime 11
Leah Marlene reacts to the information that voters selected her to be among the many prime 11 “American Idol” contestants.
Leah Marlene – April 14
Leah Marlene, proven throughout her April 18 efficiency, made it to the highest 14 contestants in “American Idol.”
Leah Marlene
Leah Marlene performs on “American Idol” on Sunday.
Leah Marlene – Audition
Regular-raised Leah Marlene is proven throughout her audition for this season’s “American Idol” contest.
‘American Idol’ – Might 15
Leah Marlene chats with “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest throughout the present on Sunday.
‘American Idol’ – Might 15
Leah Marlene, heart, takes a photograph along with her fellow “American Idol” finalists, in addition to judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, and host Ryan Seacrest.
‘American Idol’ – Might 15
Leah Marlene falls to the bottom in shock after she was chosen as one of many closing three opponents on this season of “American Idol.”
‘American Idol’ – Might 15
Leah Marlene is hugged by Fritz Hager whereas Nicolina seems to be on throughout the closing moments of Sunday’s “American Idol” episode. Host Ryan Seacrest, left, had simply introduced that voters selected Marlene out of these three to maneuver ahead.
‘American Idol’ – Might 15
“American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest, from left, poses with prime finalists Leah Marlene, Noah Thompson and HunterGirl on Sunday.
‘I will Stand by You’ – Might 15
Leah Marlene performs “I will Stand By You” on “American Idol” on Sunday.
‘American Idol’ – Might 15
Leah Marlene interacts with “American Idol” judges after performing “Separate Methods (Worlds Aside)” by Journey on Might 15.
‘Sanctuary’ – Might 8
Leah Marlene performs “Sanctuary” to achieve the “American Idol” prime 5 on Sunday, Might 8.
‘Sanctuary’ – Might 8
“American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie give Leah Marlene a standing ovation on Sunday, Might 8.
‘Sanctuary’ – Might 8
Leah Marlene performs “Sanctuary” to achieve the “American Idol” prime 5 on Sunday, Might 8.
‘Electrical Love’
Leah Marlene interacts with a band member as she performs “Electrical Love” on “American Idol” on Sunday.
‘Electrical Love’
Leah Marlene belts “Electrical Love” by BØRNS, her selection for Sunday’s TikTok-themed problem on “American Idol.”