Jax Audition “I Want To Hold Your Hand” - American Idol 2015!

Jax is originally from New York, but grew up in East Brunswick, NJ. Her father was a NYC

firefighter, but he was forced to retire due to injuries sustained during 9/11. He’s still dealing with the aftermath, since he tragically lost a lot of his fellow brothers that day. Jax believes her singing has been therapy for him, and she feels blessed that he’s even still here with her. It’s a really touching opening package.

Jax hops on the piano and does a mellow, balladeer’s version of “I Want To Hold Your Hand”. It’s absolutely stunning, and is right up there with Joey Cook as one of my favorite auditions of the entire season so far. Her vocal control is impeccable, and her tone is unlike anything we’ve heard yet this season. She has a great look too, although a bit too sparkly. Source

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From the start, Jax has seemed naturally at-ease in a performance setting. House of Blues is no different with Jax shuttling between piano bench and mic stand like an old pro. Watch her dramatic rendition of Lady Gaga’s “You and I” here.