Skylar Laine (born Skylar Laine Harden; February 1, 1994) is an American singer from Brandon, Mississippi. She placed fifth on the eleventh season of American Idol.
Early life Laine was born on February 1, 1994, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Ed and Mary Harden. She was raised in nearby Brandon, and graduated from Brandon High School a year early. Her musical influences are Miranda Lambert, Waylon Jennings and George Jones. Laine also worked at her family's business in Mississippi. She has also lived in Nashville, Tennessee.
American Idol
Overview Laine auditioned in Houston, Texas. In the semi-finals she performed "Stay with Me" by Faces. She was one of the top five female vote getters and advanced to the top 13. She is the second finalist from Mississippi; the first was Jasmine Murray from American Idol season 8. (Subsequent contestants from the state included season 15's Trent Harmon and La'Porsha Renae—who became the winner and runner-up, respectively.) After the competition, Laine moved to Nashville, Tennessee.
Performances/results EpisodeThemeSong choiceOriginal artistOrder #ResultAuditionAuditioner's Choice"Hell on Heels"Pistol AnniesN/AAdvancedHollywood Round, Part 1First SoloNot airedN/AAdvancedHollywood Round, Part 2Group Performance"Son of a Preacher Man"Dusty SpringfieldN/AAdvancedHollywood Round, Part 3Second Solo"You Lie"The Band PerryN/AAdvancedLas Vegas RoundSongs from the 1950sGroup Performance"Dedicated to the One I Love"The "5" RoyalesN/AAdvancedFinal JudgmentFinal Solo"Fancy"Bobbie GentryN/AAdvancedTop 25 (Top 12 Women)Personal Choice"Stay with Me"Faces6AdvancedTop 13Whitney Houston"Where Do Broken Hearts Go"Whitney Houston8SafeTop 11Year They Were Born"Love Sneakin' Up On You"Bonnie Raitt9SafeTop 10Billy Joel"Shameless"Billy Joel4SafeTop 9Their Personal IdolsSolo "Gunpowder & Lead"Miranda Lambert2Bottom 3Trio "Like a Prayer" / "Borderline" / "Express Yourself" with Hollie Cavanagh & Jessica SanchezMadonna11Top 8Songs from the 1980sDuet "Islands in the Stream"with Colton DixonKenny Rogers & Dolly Parton3SafeSolo "Wind Beneath My Wings"Roger Whittaker12Top 7Songs from the 2010sSolo "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You"Kellie Pickler1SafeDuet "Don't You Wanna Stay"with Colton DixonJason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson6Top 7Songs from Now & Then"Born This Way"Lady Gaga6Safe"I Heard It Through the Grapevine"The Miracles13Top 6Queen"The Show Must Go On"Queen2Bottom 3Contestant's Choice"Tattoos on This Town"Jason Aldean8Top 5Songs from the 1960sSolo "Fortunate Son"Creedence Clearwater Revival3EliminatedTrio "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" with Hollie Cavanagh & Jessica SanchezJackie Wilson9British Pop"You Don't Have to Say You Love Me"Dusty Springfield10 When Ryan Seacrest announced the results for this particular night, Laine was among the Bottom 3, but was declared safe first. Due to the judges using their one save on Jessica Sanchez, the Top 7 remained intact for another week.
Post Idol She took part in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2012, which began July 6, 2012, and ran till September 21, 2012.American Idol Live tour kicks off in Detroit
It was announced on November 17, 2012, that Laine had signed with 19 Entertainment's management and had moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to work on her debut album. She has worked with songwriters such as Nathan Chapman, Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, Luke Laird, and Chris Tompkins. She also debuted an original song called "Settle Down," written by herself, Chris DeStefano and Anne Preven. In January 2013, she left 19 Entertainment's management because they were unable to find a record label for her, but she was still working on her album.
On July 10, 2015, her debut album, Dirt Covered Lace, was released.
Discography Albums Dirt Covered Lace (2015)
Extended plays Title Details Peak chartpositions Sales US US Country American Idol Season 11 HighlightsRelease date: July 3, 2012 Label: 19 Recordings Formats: CD 64 12 US: 33,000
References
External links Official Website Skylar Laine on American Idol