Carly Smithson

Guide Note

Carly Smithson was a contestant on American Idol Season 7. She was sent home on April 23, 2008, after receiving positive comments from all of the judges. Some have speculated that it was Simon Cowell's comment to Smithson after her performance that aided in her being sent home.

Fast Facts

  1. Birthdate: September 12, 1983
  2. Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
  3. Favorite Quote: "We are the makers of music and we are the dreamers of dreams." - Willy Wonka
  4. Audition City: San Diego
  5. Musical Influences: Heart, Celine Dion, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, The Rolling Stones, U2, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Annie Lennox
  6. Had a successful career before American Idol
  7. Maiden name: Carly Hennessy
  8. Rumored to be pregnant
  9. Eliminated: April 23, 2008
  10. Has her right arm sleeved with tattoos
  11. Owns a tattoo parlor with her husband Todd Smithson
  12. Tried out for Idol in season five

Musical Background

Smithson formerly released an album under the name Carly Hennessy with MCA Records in 2001, but it didn't do well on the charts.

Background

Before auditioning for American Idol, Carly was a bartender at the Irish bar The Field, in San Diego. She is married to Todd Smithson who runs a tattoo parlor that the couple owns. She tried out for Idol during the fifth season and made it to the Hollywood round but was disqualified because her visa had expired.

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