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‘American Idol’: Julia Gagnon Impresses With Cover of Whitney Houston’s ‘Run To You’


Julia Gagnon announced herself as a candidate for this year’s title.

The stars came out as the Rock Hall class of 2024 was unveiled to the world Sunday night (April 21) during ABC ‘s American Idol. For a shot at the top 12, Gagnon, the college student from Cumberland, Maine, wore a long red dress and rows of pearls, and channeled the “greatest singer of her generation” — Whitney Houston. Born in Guatemala, and put up for adoption as a baby, the youngster was raised by a loving family in the U.S. At school, she experienced bullying, but she found her voice through singing.

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