Emma Busse, a 2020 Notre Dame grad sang her way to a golden ticket, which is her pass to “Hollywood Week” on American Idol.
By | Observer Staff
Emma, now 20, made her way to Las Vegas to audition for her chance at becoming the next American Idol. While the auditions took place earlier in the summer, nobody knew the outcome until last night.
Her song of choice was the classic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by, Sir Elton John.
Although Katy Perry wants Emma to “lose the Broadway voice”, all 3 judges (including Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie) were unanimous in their decision to give Emma a golden ticket.
The 3rd audition night aired on Sunday, March 5th and the Juggler graduate did not disappoint.
The next stop for Emma will be Hollywood Week, where she will compete for a chance to be the winner of American Idol and the top prize of $250,000 cash, plus the coveted record contract, given to all winners.
After getting her golden ticket, Emma was able to celebrate with her mother Rina Busse, who was waiting behind the doors with American Idol host, Ryan Seacrest.
The mother-daughter hug was a special moment for both.
You can follow Emma’s journey on her Instagram @ emmaabussee
In her graduation post for the 2020 Yearbook, Emma quotes her favourite actress:
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!
Audrey Hepburn
The entire Notre Dame community is extremely proud of Emma, and we all wish her the best of luck as she heads to Hollywood!