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Alexis Jordan
Inspired by the likes of Billie Holiday, Rihanna and Beyoncé, a nervous,
14-year-old Alexis Taylor first came to attention when she delivered a pitch
perfect version of Whitney Houston's I Have Nothing at an audition for the first
season of America's Got Talent in 2006. Championed by judge Brandy, the South
Carolinian made it to the semi-finals of the TV talent contest and was widely
acclaimed for her cheery, upbeat personality and sugar sweet voice. After the
show ended Jordan started uploading self-made performances to YouTube and
received millions of views from besotted fans. ...
