Jesse Langseth is a contestant on American Idol: Season 8. The 25-year-old singer's name was released as one of 36 contestants vying for a spot in Idol's Top 12. Langseth auditioned in Kansas City, but her audition tape has yet to be seen by viewers.New York Post: Idol Surprise (February 2, 2009)
Jesse Langseth Quote
When they finally cast that vote that I could go (to Hollywood), I was freaking out. It was great.Star Tribune: Add Jonny Lang's sister... (February 2, 2009)
Minnesota Idol Contestants
Four Minnesota women were said to have advanced to Hollywood after auditioning for American Idol in Kansas City. The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that while two of the women have been cut from the competition, Minnesotans Jesse Langseth and one other remain. The second Minnesota woman still in the competition is believed to be 20-year-old Casey Carlson, a University of Minnesota student from Eden Prairie. Carlson's audition, in which she sang Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles", was aired on American Idol.Star Tribune: Add Jonny Lang's sister... (February 2, 2009)
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Jesse Langseth
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25 years old
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Lang first topped charts in 1997 with his song "Lie to Me"Star Tribune: Add Jonny Lang's sister... (February 2, 2009)
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Lang's most recent album, Turn Around, won a Grammy for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album
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Langseth says she has been working as a musician for 5 years
