Janelle Arthur Biography

Early Life
When Arthur was 8 years old, she portrayed Dolly Parton in a theatrical production of Dollywood at an unnamed theme park.
American Idol
She auditioned in Charlotte. She has auditioned twice before, in seasons 10 and 11. In Season 10, she was cut in the group round, and in Season 11 she made it to the Las Vegas round.
In the semi-finals of the twelfth season, Arthur performed "If I Can Dream" by Elvis Presley. She was one of the top five females to advance to the finals.
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