Maine’s Julia Gagnon makes ‘American Idol’ top 14

Maine’s Julia Gagnon has earned her place within the “American Idol” high 14.The Cumberland native belted out her rendition of Jelly Roll’s “Want a Favor” after studying of her entry into the highest 14. Previous to that, she coated Fantasia’s “Imagine.”Julia’s journey began after securing a platinum ticket to Hollywood by singing “Ain’t No Means” by Aretha Franklin.The platinum ticket is barely given to 3 auditioners every season. It meant she routinely superior to the second spherical of Hollywood week.We spoke with Gagnon after her audition.“It was only a, such a humble second to, to know that they held my audition above all of these folks,” Gagnon mentioned.Gagnon says after that audition, the assist she recieved has skyrocketed.“I’ve had so many new folks following my journey,” Gagnon mentioned. “I’ve had folks recognizing me on the streets.”Even with all the brand new consideration Julia is getting, her authentic supporters are nonetheless by her aspect.“She is fingers down probably the most gifted particular person I’ve met, and I’m so extremely pleased with the truth that I’ve met her and get to dwell a life along with her,” mentioned Nathanial Haven, Julia’s fiance. “I really feel actually prideful to be type of one of many solely identified contestants from Maine,” Gagnon mentioned. “Maine’s assist, is simply, it is simply otherworldly.”