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  • Echoes of Missippi John Hurt's "Make me a pallet on your floor" on this for me. It is really lovely, especially the contrast between the voices and this sort of song is right where Emily's future lies, in the old timey folk/blues genre with a little modern twist and jazz feel thrown in at times. I like to check in every now and again to see what she has got up to. I'm gonna keep doing that because she has something rather refreshing and unique.

  • She should go on "The Voice".

  • American Idol seriously needs to realize that POP music isn't all there is out there. How the hell is true talent supposed to be recognized by these 3 has-beens? Tyler looks like shit, Lopez looks like shes sponsored by max factor and jackson simply hasn't got a clue.

  • @onepoundpull Not sure what they look like has anything to do w/ your initial 'thesis'...BUT, the reason AI does that is because it is not what it says it is (a show trying to find the next 'American Idol' singer). 1st & foremost, it is a show that USES great talent, sad stories, & also exploits people suffering from mental illness in order 2 make the producers & the 'judges' A LOT of money. If they find a singer to sell a lot of albums, all the better. But that is not what they are REALLY doing

  • @onepoundpull And, the majority of votes are cast by 10 to 16 year olds, (majority of them are girls) who don't exactly have a sophisticated musical 'palate'. If the show was mostly built on unique talent, who sang great unique songs, they wouldn't have 20 MILLION viewers. And a show that only gets 2 million viewers isn't likely to last very long, and it wouldn't make anywhere nearrrrrrrr as much money for the producers, and the other top people involved. And again, that is what it's ALL about.

  • How this little lady didn't make it into the top 12 let alone win American Idol just goes to show the judges on Idol don't know talent when they hear it. She is more than good, she's top class.

  • @LeftyOz5128 But, to be somewhat 'fair', American Idol just isn't the best 'stage' for an artist like Emily. And, it wouldn't be a proper 'stage' for an unknown Norah Jones, or a Jack White, or a Win Butler, or a Kurt Cobain, or a Thom Yorke, or a Ani DiFranco, or a Conner Oberst, or a PJ Harvey, etc., etc., etc. Emily's style is not a POP style, and they are looking for a POP star, for the most part. A Top 40 star. She is more in the Norah Jones, niche. Jennifer L. alluded to this.

  • Love Her . People Don't Seem To Know Talent Anymore .

  • @2fine4u94 You're expecting to get orange juice from an apple, though. American Idol is only looking for a Mariah Carey, a Byonce, a Britney Spears, a Justin Beieber type. They want the type of performer who sells MILLIONS of albums, & Emily's style is not the style that appeals to MASS audiences, and to 10 to 16 yr old little girls. Feist is great, but she probably wouldn't go far on American Idol. AI is not looking for niche artists. Niche artists sell 700,000 albums, not 7 MILLION. CRAP sells

  • She should get Alison Kraus to produce her.

  • i soooo love her voice...relaxing

  • love it, great music , cheers Dave

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  • The music industry doesnt want different or individual anymore, they just want the same ol'e same o'le! she's a star!

  • @JAARNO88 Well, not really. UR statement is true in regards to the Top 40 (CRAP) songs, cookie cut 4 MASS approval, but there r plenty of unique artists/bands (Regina Spektor, Ben Harper, Zee Avi, Missy Higgins, Lisa Hannigan, Damien Rice, Feist, etc.) out there making albums. It's just that Al is looking 4 a POP star to sell a bunch of CRAP. GREAT artists like Jack White of The White Stripes, & many others would not make it on AI, but that doesn't mean they can't make it in the music biz

  • @JAARNO88 Hopefully with musicians like Mumford and The Civil Wars she will get the recognition she deserves!

  • Really judges>? Emily Anne Reed is the best!!!!

    This is what you call singing !

  • not the type of person who goes far on idol but amazing and really special.

  • Wow. wow. wow. chills. mmmm mmmm mmmm.

  • I really really love your voice :)

    Definitely born to be an old school singer, very classy!

    I never get bored to hear your voice :D

    Keep going dear, you rock!

    It'll be nice to see your performance live, would you come to Indonesia? :D

    Love, from Indonesia :)

  • I like the helium balloon comment. She's trying like so many chick singers to sound like Billie Holiday but misses the point that it's about the phrasing, not the tone.

  • All I want to know is, is that the legendary Larry Leight on trombone? If so, I am tickled pink. Larry made me laugh more than most people I have ever met. Cheers, Larry, if it it is you.

    Charlie

  • Yesssssssass

  • I miss a playlist for this artist

  • your so bonnie of bonnie and clyde. can't wait to see you on stage here in little ole pittsburgh jazz club. "you are so beautiful, to me" .just love your spirit.

  • She found a producer, or rather a producer found her, so we will hear more from her, hopefully soon!!

  • She sounds like she swallowed an entire helium balloon.

  • U Are gooing to be Bigger then American Idol Emily.

  • @sapedrony Yeah, the show gave her good exposure. Without it, this video would not get over 37k views in a month. Not sure why she was cut in Hollywood. They didn't show her final song. Too bad. No way "Ashton" was better than Emily. But Randy pulls for the black singers.

  • A voice from the 20's. yes. 2010, from the past. now and for the future. what a pleasure to hear and see. More of this please more of this. Thank you for sharing. What an awesome talent.

  • I never watch that pathetic show "American Idol"

    Well I happened to have my tv on the show while on my computer and heard this girl and was captivated.

    I thought, "DAMNNN, I may have to watch this years American Idol, this girl is awesome."

    Well it's safe to say I'm not watching American Idol. Thank you for kicking this girl off the show American Idol. I'm glad her talent is being wasted on your no-talent show and I'm glad I have a reason again not to watch American Idol

    I love you Emily

  • like it!

  • MORE!!!

  • Cant wait until she puts out an entire full length album, just hope she doesn't lose her inspiration once she becomes rich and famous.

  • Emily. It's so refreshing to hear a voice like yours. I wish you all the best with your singing career. Please do a concert in Australia sometime!! Jock

  • Why wasn't she picked for AI?

    But I guess it's for the best, since this season is a major joke...

  • EMILY, IF YOU SEE THIS...Please do a few songs and put online for us to download. By the way, where can we get the songs you sing NOW?

  • she is AMAZINGGG. she better get a record deal asap.

  • Sorry American Idol, This girl was the only reason for me to watch your show....guess you lost another viewer.

  • @kokolisa18 common if she didn't go to american idol it would be alot difficult for her to fing an agency, now she is famous, why? becouse she is talented. And you say you are disapointed with american idol's choice?

    I say, go search about tourettes syndrom and find out who is James Durbin

    and by the way search about the winner and hear his voice, scotty McCreery who is only 16 years old

    you cant blame the american idol show, Emily was no competition for those two guys

  • two voices that just fit

  • she has an amazing singer stopped watching idol the momment she was no longer in running. she was the only reason i started watching since season one... She has that much talent. Girl when you make a cd i would love to know i want one. Your talent is amazing and beautiful that it literally brought my eyes to tears and me to delight,

    Keep up the great work no matter what anyone tells you

    <3

    nicole

  • Simply amazing and much to good for American Idol....you won my heart the minute I heard your voice. I'll always be a fan! Stay true to your own style and you'll go far. <333

  • Favorite voice I've EVER heard on American Idol, I really thought she would have made it farther :( 

  • No matter what they say, It's not that you were not ready for Idol, Idol was not ready for you!

    Love you!

  • AWESOME!!! The best. Too much for what American Idol is looking for this year!!

  • I love you! :)

  • awesome!

  • Emily If you are ever in Knoxville, TN you have a place to play. My wife and I own Oskie's sports bar and are in love with your voice. If you are ever in Knoxville look us up!

  • You are a shining star my dear. ♥

  • wish she woulda made it thru on idol!!! look forward to hearing more!!

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  • Loved it.

  • You will make it big!!!!!!!!! Idol was not going to do anything for you!!! Good luck you are a STAR. I cant wait for an album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Emily Anne is phenomenal and I love the duet with Quinn. I'd pay to see them in a heartbeat.

  • great voice. can't believe she was really cut.

  • So glad that I caught her audition on Idol. Already a fan and I've only heard a few songs...

    Maria Muldaur - I get that. But I must say that it was Blossom Dearie that immediately came to my mind.

    Anyway a fresh take is always welcome. Good luck Emilly Ann!

  • Emily Ann was the only one that I remembered from the audition. She was the most unique, entertaining .........an original!!! No wonder she didn't make it through. Lucky I live in the Bay Area.............I will see her again!!

  • Soooo shocked that this amazing singer was cut from Idol. I don't care, she doesn't need Idol to be a star!! Point me to where I can buy her music, I will buy it!!

  • Please don't stop singing !!

  • this girls voice is amazing. But she is too talented to be an American Idol. They want Jenny in a box.

  • I don't know that she sounds EXACTLY like Maria Muldaur. Emily's voice is a little heavier where Maria's is light. Emily's voice has natural swag with some gritz and gravy mixed in. But we definitely agree on one thing - I LOVE EMILY'S VOICE TOO!!

  • Emily is so incredibly talented. Too good for Idol, obviously.

  • I love your voice and would have enjoyed seeing you perform on American Idol. I wish you the best of luck and will keep an eye out for any recordings i could buy. You have my support !

  • Emily eliminated before we can vote proves they would have eliminated Norah Jones. Group week is bullshit, it's not a group competition, no one sounded as good in groups as in their solo auditions. Judges completely forget and disregard how good an individuals voice sounded before. Who cares who wins now? Not me. Just like Crystal & Adam got robbed. Asinine decision by idiot judges on that stupid show. Not surprisingly they didn't air any of Emily's "supposedly" bad group vocals. Cover up much?

  • i love you more than any of those other losers on american idol

    keep singing

  • totally agree, American Idol screwed up like no other with letting this one go.

  • Love, love this song, American Idol screwed up big time!

  • I fell in love last night, when I first heard her.

  • thanks you guys! i put up honey baby blues and then another tune called mermaids. i'll be putting up another song called smile soon. i'm gonna keep adding songs!

  • Miss Emily Anne Reed - Ilove you madly! I can't believe Idol let you go. I agree with what another commenter said that they let you go because you were already arrived. Start making those recordings cause you do have a lot of fans. You are unique and wonderful and you've got a long music career ahead of you.

  • @schanteuzer yeah you're soo right!

  • So sorry Emily - that you did not through the group tryouts. Love your voice - will you be working on an album of some sort? do you have any new songs we can buy form itunes?

  • @whiteliketar i'm working on finding out if i can sell something on itunes in the next week or so. if not, i'll have at least one full album out in a couple months. maybe two!

  • Love love love your voice! You don't need American Idol to succeed, your voice is unique enough to make it on your own. I need a CD!

  • @goldiemcg i am making two albums!  a cd you shall have!

  • Yeah, I agree with what most have said...she got kicked off American Idol because she has already ARRIVED...like magic...she is a once in a century type of performer...no one could have competed with her...imo. Look forward to buying your albums! Good on you!

  • I cant believe she went home, she is one of the best singers ever

  • I CANNOT BELIEVE SHE WENT HOME. She was my favorite girl. I hope that I see more of her in the future because honestly if I didn't it would be a sadness to the world.

  • @ashmensch so true

  • @ashmensch hey i will make a kick butt album. i promise!

  • @missemilyanne1000 I'll be patiently waiting for it!!

  • She is the ONLY REASON I wanted to watch idol this season!!!!!! I am SOOOOOO disappointed they eliminated her. She had the MOST interesting voice on there :)

  • @jhanlauf so true

  • Sending *HOPES* that Alison Krauss calls you to *Congratulate* you on that voice ... bringing Americana to life!

  • Sending *HOPES* that Alison Krauss calls you to *Congratulate* you on that voice ... bringing Americana to life!

  • Singer-songwriters FTW!!! Forget Idol...come sing in Chicago and we'll come and listen. Put something out there and we'll buy it. All the best to ya girl!

  • @karatezombie hey thanks i'm gonna try to make it to chicago. i have a jazz act, but i'm trying to get the other one together. we'll come through when it's solid. all i've ever wanted to do is travel!

  • I can't believe she was eliminated so early... it's all right though she's going to do great things someday.

  • @TheBradHatter i agree with you.

  • You just got kicked off American Idol, I'm kinda glad, you are way too good for that show. Unreal...it was a good platform to show us who you are. Release a Cd, Tour...you are freakin amazing

  • @velaminto well said!

  • @velaminto yes maam or sir!

  • What a fantastic song. I'm 39 and have not bought a cd in 15 yrs or ever downloaded a song. I would buy this. You are going to be a star- I have no doubt. Get ready.

  • i dont know why but i just smiled when i heard this song..she's now my favorite on american idol! very distinctive voice!

  • Dayummm It's just awesome!!

  • I never thought that I would hear a real old timey song on Idol but this girl proved me wrong. Real authentic talent and a delight to listen to. Her voice just has the sound. Roscoe Holcomb and Doc Watson would be proud of her. I am too.

  • Miss Emily Anne, I really love love love this song!!! Both you and Quinn Deveaux sound so amazing! This is one of my all time favorites! I can't wait till you have this on a CD!

  • You are amazing! Good luck on Idol! You've got my vote

  • your voice is what I've been waiting to hear for a long time...a contemporary artist with a vintage voice. I want your CD!!! Good luck sister!

  • I want to buy your CD right NOWWW !!!!

  • Wow!!!! I don't think I've ever heard anything as beautiful as this ...

  • @ricklauritzen WOW THANK YOU FOR THAT HEAVY COMPLIMENT!

  • I am now a fan!

  • you shoul sing the same aong you started in american idol nd sing it all with the same tone u used please i love it 

  • Please please please release an album soon!!

  • Also Marie Mauldar. Like this!

  • Best i have heard so far on the American Idol auditions!!!!!!

  • OMG ... she sounds EXACTLY like Maria Muldaur ... "Midnight at the Oasis" .. give listen, and tell me it is not the same ... I LOVE EMILY'S VOICE !!!

  • You have an Angels Voice.....Love it

  • @MyLoopyLucy i just listened to maria muldaur several times on iTunes. i understand what you're saying...there is a little similarity there, but definately not exactly the same. i actually like emily's voice much better. her voice is so yummy, i could almost pour myself a syrupy glass of it and drink it, savor it slowly. that sounds wierd, i know.

  • @MyLoopyLucy she also sounds similar to joanna newsom

  • if you like her voice check out Joanna Newsom

  • I always have something to say but this time I'm speechless.

  • holy fucking shit

  • Ah Emily Anne, you are a flower from the past

    Such purity of song shall always last

    For a fleeting moment we heard you sing

    We couldn't wait to hear what God gave you to bring

    Break the silence with your beautiful song

    We who cannot speak are where we belong

    Show them Emily - break open the skies

    Cut our hearts open - you own the tears in our eyes

    We shall always remember you Emily - right from the start

    For the emotions you stirred in us - like a fire in the dark

  • @whiteliketar thank you so much for writing me a poem! i can't tell you how much it warms my heart. i've had such a hard year. this is great. thank you.

  • what is the name of the song she sang at the end with her guitar on american idol????

  • @aztecasteve this is emily anne. the song was honey baby blues and i'm making a quick version to throw on you sun. should be up monday.

  • This girl belongs under the big lights, isn't there someone out there that can rescue her from this clown posse?

  • I picked the last winner and this year I pick you.

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  • WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • this kicks a@@.

    

  • I love your sound and your down to earth personality. Your voice hits a nerve in my soul and it makes me feel warm and comforted. I hope you go far with your singing career, with or without American Idol. You are my favorite and I will be routing for you!

  • Everyone LOVES your music Emily Anne!

  • One for the greatest talents to hit the music world yet! Beautiful... beautiful voice!

  • Love her voice! I don't normally comment on videos but I would love to hear more of her.

  • if anyone likes her voice you should also listen to a singer called gin wigmore i love these types of voices!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!

  • A very unique talent! Maybe not American Idol-mainstream, but I could see her being one of the most successful recording artists to NOT win the crown. I'm anxious to hear more -- BRAVO!

  • She is a star! Nothing else to say.

  • jolie holland best watch her back.

  • I love your voice! Good luck in your future which I'm sure is going to be BIG!

  • So refreshing to hear a girl that doesn't sound like all those other ones. Your voice reminds me of Dolly partons alot.

  • Reminds me of the images I got from reading American Literature.

  • Girl your voice is timeless keep at it I would pay money to see you live now.. Amazing take Idol and stay the same don't ever change your style girl you got swaaaaaaaaaggg!!

  • love, love, love, your voice. if heaven is real. i think your voice will greet us upon arrival.

  • You're an evil genius. Even if you don't make it past hollywood you have a career. You've even got me - a old school youtube cynic talking to you like you're going to respond!

  • I LOVE UR VOICE AND MELODY SOUNDS GREAT STEVEN TYLER WAS JOKING IM SURE!

  • Can't wait to hear you on the radio. American Idol yea or nah, you'll be going FAR! I'll be buying a ticket to your concert someday! Best Wishes.

  • I dont give a flip if she doesnt win- I cant wait to buy her music!!!! Yay, Emily! sooooo excited wo watch her and see where she goes!!!!!

  • I dont give a flip if she doesnt win- I cant wait to buy her music!!!! Yay, Emily!

  • ehh he killed the song!

  • I so agree!! I loved her audition! I think she'll get an offer no matter how far she gets - she is that good! I love her style!

  • I don't know if she will win...I don't care...I'll buy her next 20 albums...Good luck...Love it...

  • Reminds me of this Zi_0D0Jqlfc

  • You've got my vote ALL THE WAY!!!! Beautiful voice and such a unique soul. Thank you!!!

  • Emily (Rockin-the-House) Reed!

    I've got geesebumps listening to your magical voice, soothing & sexy as all get out. I'm a registered voter for you Babydoll.

  • Love. Love. Love. <3 Will DEFINITELY vote like crazy on AI for Ms. Emily!!! 

  • AMAZING!

  • Wow I love it

  • I want her to do a full, recorded version of the song she played on the guitar, at the end of her audition...I wish she would have done that song first!

  • @jbarrett17 i agree! i love that song and she did it beautifully. i love her voice :)

  • @jbarrett17 i agree! i love that song and she did it beautifully. i love her voice !!

  • I love you Emily Anne! Your voice is just so beautiful, classic, and refreshing. Just a breath of fresh air from an industry where everyone is starting to sound the same. You really stand out! I want all of your music!

  • You would definitely fit in at the House of Blues in New Orleans. I love your classic rhythm. I hope to hear more of you. Good luck Emily!

  • love her, I want to buy her cd and I am not a cd buyer

  • I huge fan already. Amazing voice!

  • Loved her voice but sadly she will fail on American Idol. :( Can't see her getting past Rock Week or some stupid Barry Manilow week. Let the singers sing what they want and stop with the stupid gimmicks!

  • I WOULD DEFINITELY BUY!!1

  • Good luck lady!

  • something about that voice....love her.

  • I'm rooting for you Emily!!!!

  • Every season I make early picks and follow them through the competition. You are the most solid pick I've felt since Carrie. Great sound and good luck!

  • The only good thing from this year's idol.

  • LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your sound--superb, and refreshing.

  • i saw you on american idol and i almost spit out my drink: you are AMAZING!!!! your voice is so unique and perfect!!!! <3

  • wow first time in my life i wish i was american so i could vote.. hah

  • @OOOuise  Well, now that you are NOT american, don't you dare vote.

    So, don't vote, Don't you dare vote.

  • Wow. I love your style. I LOVE YOU EMILY! I'm voting for you you and only youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!