Being yourself is all you can do. A polished version with different clothing, maybe a little makeup or new shoes is fine, but it’s your spirit and soul that make you inextricably you. The moment you try to be more like her or sound more like him or tone down your curiosities and interests, you’ve lost yourself. I’ve got nothing against self-improvement, but this is more about healthy self-expression and being comfortable in your skin.
I must say, this “American Idol” contestant is a breath of fresh air. She is uniquely and unabashedly herself, oozing confidence and comfort, and boasts some great songwriting skills!
Catie Turner, only 17-years-old, walked into her “American Idol” audition a little discombobulated, thinking she had made a wrong turn. She realizes she walked into the right place and instantly turns on her A-game. She is hyper, talkative, says what’s on her mind and is a ball of joy! Her outfit is a collaborative effort – a melange of go-go boots, a sailor hat, and a girly pink t-shirt dress. Her outfit makes it somewhat challenging to pinpoint her style and voice, but it also really works for her!
From the get-go, Catie has the judges’ attention, and they’re questioning how much caffeine she’s consumed! She explains she doesn’t drink it, and that she’s written a song to perform. What happens next is unlike what the judges are used to seeing. So much so, Lionel Ritchie calls her a martian, but what I think he means is that her “otherworldly presence” is what this planet could use more of!
Click below to watch or re-watch this unforgettable performance.
