• Full name: Jessica Paige Furney
    • Age at time of filming: 20
    • Hometown: Wamego, Kansas
    • Occupation: In home caregiver
    • Audition city: Kansas City, Missouri
    • Audition air date: January 14, 2009

  • Jessica Furney is a singer and theater actress who appeared on the hit television show American Idol on the 8th season premiere. She lives with her 93-year-old grandmother and is her primary caregiver.

  • Background

    Jessica Furney began her career on stage as a theater actress in the 2nd grade. She has since performed in many musicals including Annie, Little Shop of Horrors, The Wizard of Oz and more.Kid Country: Jessica Furney Theater Profile

  • American Idol Audition

    For her American Idol audition, Jessica Furney sang her version of "Cry Baby," originally made popular by Janis Joplin. Simon Cowell began her critique saying "I like you, you stand out. Small town girl, big dreams, I like that." Randy Jackson agreed, saying "what I like about you is you're a natural. I could tell by you speaking that you have a nice natural tone." All 4 judges voted her through to the Hollywood round as Randy wished her a happy birthday. (Her birthday was the same day the audition was taped.)DailyMotion Video: Jessica Furney American Idol Audition (Time: 2:36)

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