Amanda Barise, a Chelsea, New York City native, stepped onto the American Idol stage with unwavering confidence and delivered a powerhouse rendition of James Brown’s It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World. Her soaring, classic soul vocals left judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie in awe. Lionel described her performance as “a possession,” while Luke declared Amanda one of the best vocalists he’s ever heard.

Amanda Barise Leaves American Idol Judges Speechless with a Soul-Stirring “It’s a Man’s World” Audition

The American Idol stage has seen its fair share of powerhouse vocalists, but Amanda Barise just set a new standard. Hailing from Chelsea, New York City, the confident singer took center stage and delivered a spine-tingling rendition of James Brown’s “It’s A Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World,” leaving the judges absolutely floored.

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie sat in awe as Amanda’s soulful voice soared through the room, blending raw emotion with breathtaking vocal control. Her delivery was so commanding that Lionel could only describe it as “a possession,” while Luke, visibly shaken, called Amanda “one of the best he’s ever heard.”

With such an electrifying audition, it’s no surprise that Amanda earned a golden ticket to Hollywood. If this performance is any indication of what’s to come, she’s about to take American Idol by storm!

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