'Footprints in The Sand': The Story Behind The 'American Idol' Audition
Auditioner Jessica Furney impressed Simon Cowell with a song he co-wrote for Leona Lewis.By Gil Kaufman
Jessica Furney
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By now, it should be obvious what kinds of things capture "American Idol" lead judge Simon Cowell's attention: very attractive, slightly dippy young women, scrawny teenage boys with slightly raspy voices and emotional back stories, and oh, yeah, people who sing songs he wrote.
The latter category took center stage on Wednesday night's final season-ni...
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MTV.com News — Auditioner Jessica Furney impressed Simon Cowell with a song he co-wrote for Leona Lewis.By Gil Kaufman
Jessica Furney
Photo: FOX
By now, it should be obvious ... more info
VH1 News — "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell was impressed by auditioner Jessica Furney's rendition of "Footprints in the Sand," a song he co-wrote for Leona Lewis. more info
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