American Idol Alum Lunch Show
Showtime: Saturday, July 20th
1:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M. CDT
Save the Date
10 fun facts
born in the rainy delta of Memphis, raised on country, gospel, & pop
lover of Coca-Cola & BBQ nachos
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2023 single “Good in Bed” charted on Billboard “Hot Country Songs”
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2021 single “Dirt” charted on Billboard “Heatseekers,”
top 40 on country radio, #3 on Amazon Music, and #52 on iTunes country
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2020 single “That Jeep” was Grammy considered for “Best Country Songs,” #2 on Amazon Music, and #79 on Global Digital Radio
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featured on the Netflix orginal series “Sing On!” eposide 7, Summer Anthems
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American Idol season 12 & 13 / The Voice season 4
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opener for Chris Janson, Sara Evans, Michael Ray, Filmore, Earl Thomas Conley, and preformed a sold out show with Jimmie Allen, CMA 2021 New Artist of the Year
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halftime entertainment for the NBA’s Grizzlies
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biggest inspirations: Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, & Shania Twain
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at a mere 4’ 11, Elise is a force to be reckoned with…
“Though she be but little, she is fierce...” - Shakespeare
Laurel Taylor is an artist, producer and singer/songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee.
Originally from Alabama, she made her move to Music City thirteen years ago, right after turning eighteen.
From the American Idol stage, to Tootsies on Broadway, to the local church leading worship, her voice and sound speaks to every crowd.
Laurel carries an excellent stage presence and live show performance everywhere she goes.
She has a raw country sound, ministry mindset and her own unique style. Laurel uses her life stories to speak to people thru her music and intentionally writes for everyone that listens.
Small town Ohio native, Luke-Michael, is a rising singer/ songwriter and touring artist that is already catching the attention and hearts of listeners across the country.
The soulful storyteller has been exploring the bounds of music and arts for years—leading him to music and acting careers in places such as Manhattan and Virginia Beach and studying at Berkley College of Music. Though these journeys came and went, his passion for music and storytelling was too strong to tame.
In 2023,
Luke-Michael was invited to audition for Season 22 of American Idol in Santa Barbara, CA where he scored three yeses from esteemed judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie and took home a golden ticket. Following the audition, he advanced to Hollywood Week and left his all on the stage while using his incredible vocal ability, musicianship and storytelling to set him apart. Following his American Idol experience, Luke-Michael discovered an even stronger desire to write music and tell stories through song.
With his smooth vocals and tasteful piano and guitar playing, Luke-Michael is writing new music for himself and others, touring and playing shows, and opening door after door including his recent signing with Nashville based management company, Compass Music Management.
His unique vocals, sound and performance has been compared to Teddy Swims, Sam Smith, and John Legend. Luke-Michael is determined to share his soul with all that will listen, and strives to provide safe spaces for people to connect with music and each other. His authentic lyrics paired with skillful, articulate vocals is his superpower—destined to leave any listener wanting to hear more. He plans to release 3 new singles with the first releasing July 2024
Welcome to the Lunch Show! Join us at the Commodore Grille for a fantastic afternoon filled with live music performed by the writers who write the songs.