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Carrie Underwood Compares 'Idol' Hopeful to Young Taylor Swift


'American Idol' judge Carrie Underwood said Zaylie Windsor's audition reminded her of Taylor Swift

When 18-year-old Zaylie Windsor auditioned during the Sunday, March 30, episode of the singing competition, she performed an original song titled “The Used” that she wrote several years prior. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Carrie Underwood plans to bring her unique musical insight — and country flare — to the table as the newest American Idol judge. Colorado native Gabe James, who wore a black tank top and dark jeans, reminded Underwood of Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing — but the reference didn’t land.

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