Ashlyn Carr received a golden ticket to go to Hollywood on Season 6 of Fox's "
American Idol" but got cut in the first round.
Ashlyn Carr
auditioned in San Antonio where she told the judges about how a high school rival had beat her unconscious because she had such a good voice.
Ashlyn Carr
then sang Michael Bublé's version of "Feeling Good."
Randy Jackson and
Paula Abdul liked her singing but voted "no" because they were put off by the odd facial expressions that
Ashlyn Carr
made while singing.
Simon Cowell said that they were making a mistake. After
Ashlyn Carr
had left the room, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul reconsidered their position and invited
Ashlyn Carr
back in for a second chance. For her second song,
Ashlyn Carr
sang Natalie Cole's "Inseparable." This time, the judges told
Ashlyn Carr
that she had to work on her facial expressions but unanimously put her through to the next round.
Ashlyn Carr
is 18 years old.
Ashlyn Carr
is from Sugar Land, Texas.