My favorite part of the season premier of American Idol last night was hands down the final audition, which was by Ashlee Feliciano. Usually I find the behind the scenes film stories boring and over the top, but Ashlee's story really touched me. Her family fosters and adopts medically challenged children and with so many kids here in the United States in need of loving homes, their story struck a cord with me.

Ashlee blew away the judges away with her  version of  “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae. “I don’t think you understand what you just did,” said judge Nicki Minaj. “I’m so inspired by you, and I think so many girls will be inspired by you too.”

Check out Ashlee's performance below.  I really think this girl has the potential to go far.

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