Catie Turner
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About
Singer-songwriter who gained national recognition in 2018 after placing in the Top 7 of American Idol Season 16. Known for speaking candidly about her mental health and personal experiences through songs like "Prom Queen," "i luv him," and "God Must Hate Me," which went viral in 2021, later surpassing 100 million streams. In 2024, she began releasing music independently.
Before fame
Before American Idol, she auditioned for The Voice twice. She wrote her Idol audition song, "21st Century Machine," in her childhood bedroom.
Trivia
During a live performance on American Idol, she forgot the lyrics to "Manic Monday," prompting Wendy Williams to call her "a disgrace."
Family life
She grew up in Langhorne, Pennsylvania with her two older brothers, Michael and Colin.
Associated with
On American Idol Season 16, she was judged by Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie alongside fellow contestants Maddie Poppe and Alyssa Raghu.
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