Skylar Laine (born Skylar Laine Harden;[3] February 1, 1994) is an American singer from Brandon, Mississippi.[4] She placed fifth on the eleventh season of American Idol.[5]
Skylar Laine | |
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 Laine performing in North Charleston, South Carolina, on July 4, 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Skylar Laine Harden |
| Born | February 1, 1994 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | Country, country rock |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | 19 Entertainment[2] (2012–13) |
| Website | www.skylarlaine.com |
Early life
editLaine was born on February 1, 1994, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Ed and Mary Harden.[6] She was raised in nearby Brandon, and graduated from Brandon High School a year early.[7] Her musical influences are Miranda Lambert, Waylon Jennings and George Jones.[7] Laine also worked at her family's business in Mississippi. She has also lived in Nashville, Tennessee.[8]
American Idol
editOverview
editLaine auditioned in Houston, Texas. In the semi-finals she performed "Stay with Me" by Faces. She was one of the top five female vote getters and advanced to the top 13. She is the second finalist from Mississippi; the first was Jasmine Murray from American Idol season 8.[7] (Subsequent contestants from the state included season 15's Trent Harmon and La'Porsha Renae—who became the winner and runner-up, respectively.) After the competition, Laine moved to Nashville, Tennessee.[9]
Performances/results
edit| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Hell on Heels" | Pistol Annies | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | First Solo | Not aired | N/A | Advanced | |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "Son of a Preacher Man" | Dusty Springfield | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Second Solo | "You Lie" | The Band Perry | N/A | Advanced |
| Las Vegas Round | Songs from the 1950s Group Performance |
"Dedicated to the One I Love" | The "5" Royales | N/A | Advanced |
| Final Judgment | Final Solo | "Fancy" | Bobbie Gentry | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 25 (Top 12 Women) | Personal Choice | "Stay with Me" | Faces | 6 | Advanced |
| Top 13 | Whitney Houston | "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" | Whitney Houston | 8 | Safe |
| Top 11 | Year They Were Born | "Love Sneakin' Up On You" | Bonnie Raitt | 9 | Safe |
| Top 10 | Billy Joel | "Shameless" | Billy Joel | 4 | Safe |
| Top 9 | Their Personal Idols | Solo "Gunpowder & Lead" | Miranda Lambert | 2 | Bottom 31 |
| Trio "Like a Prayer" / "Borderline" / "Express Yourself" with Hollie Cavanagh & Jessica Sanchez |
Madonna | 11 | |||
| Top 8 | Songs from the 1980s | Duet "Islands in the Stream" with Colton Dixon |
Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton | 3 | Safe |
| Solo "Wind Beneath My Wings" | Roger Whittaker | 12 | |||
| Top 7 | Songs from the 2010s | Solo "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You" | Kellie Pickler | 1 | Safe |
| Duet "Don't You Wanna Stay" with Colton Dixon |
Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson | 6 | |||
| Top 72 | Songs from Now & Then | "Born This Way" | Lady Gaga | 6 | Safe |
| "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" | The Miracles | 13 | |||
| Top 6 | Queen | "The Show Must Go On" | Queen | 2 | Bottom 31 |
| Contestant's Choice | "Tattoos on This Town" | Jason Aldean | 8 | ||
| Top 5 | Songs from the 1960s | Solo "Fortunate Son" | Creedence Clearwater Revival | 3 | Eliminated |
| Trio "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" with Hollie Cavanagh & Jessica Sanchez |
Jackie Wilson | 9 | |||
| British Pop | "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" | Dusty Springfield | 10 | ||
- ^Note 1 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Laine was among the Bottom 3, but was declared safe first.
- ^Note 2 Due to the judges using their one save on Jessica Sanchez, the Top 7 remained intact for another week.
Post Idol
editShe took part in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2012, which began July 6, 2012, and ran till September 21, 2012.[10]
It was announced on November 17, 2012, that Laine had signed with 19 Entertainment's management and had moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to work on her debut album. She has worked with songwriters such as Nathan Chapman, Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, Luke Laird, and Chris Tompkins. She also debuted an original song called "Settle Down," written by herself, Chris DeStefano and Anne Preven.[2] In January 2013, she left 19 Entertainment's management because they were unable to find a record label for her, but she was still working on her album.[11]
On July 10, 2015, her debut album, Dirt Covered Lace, was released.[citation needed]
Discography
editAlbums
editDirt Covered Lace (2015)
Extended plays
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US[12] | US Country[12] | |||
| American Idol Season 11 Highlights |
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64 | 12 |
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References
edit- ^ "Hey, y'all, it's Skylar!". October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "'American Idol' Finalist Skylar Laine Debuts New Song at Graceland (Video)". The Hollywood Reporter. November 17, 2012.
- ^ "Brandon teen in 'American Idol' top 40". The Mississippi Link.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Brandon Teen in Idol Semi-finals". February 24, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "American Idol – Access Hollywood". Retrieved March 2, 2012.
- ^ "Hey, y'all, it's Skylar!". October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Skylar Laine makes American Idol cut". March 6, 2012. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "The Country Daily".
- ^ "Singing Helps Local Business". March 6, 2012. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ American Idol Live tour kicks off in Detroit
- ^ "Ex-Boyfriend of 'American Idol' Star Skylar Laine Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime". January 4, 2013.
- ^ a b "Billboard 200 Chart: American Idol Season 11 Highlight CD". emusicality.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ Mansfield, Brian (September 27, 2012). "'Idol' sales: Phillip Phillips' 'Home' expansion". Idol Chatter. USA Today. Retrieved September 27, 2012.