Homegrown Hero

 

Julia Gagnon has the world humming Maine’s tune.

interview by Clif Travers

American Idol is in its 22nd season and remains a top star-maker machine in the singing-competition industry.

It’s boosted the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Jennifer Hudson. And now its light is shining on a local singer, Julia Gagnon. Will it spread its stardust on this 21-year-old songstress from Cumberland? In her audition, viewed by over 1.3M so far, Gagnon did Aretha Franklin proud by belting out “Ain’t No Way,” impressing the judges and earning her one of three platinum tickets that let her skip straight past the first round of Hollywood Week. Now she’s piped her way through multiple elimination rounds, landing her in the Top Ten at press time.

What’s all of this like for you?

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