Amari, a 28-year-old waitress from Indiana, wowed American Idol judges with Sara Bareilles’ “She Used To Be Mine.” Her emotional performance and backstory, including her journey as a transgender woman, moved the audience. Despite a shaky start with Britney Spears’s “Toxic,” Katy Perry urged Amari to sing another song. Amari then opened up about her transition journey, expressing acceptance despite losing some people along the way. The judges praised her resilience and authenticity. When she sang a song from Bareilles’ musical “Waitress, her talent left a lasting impression on Perry and Ritchie, both giving her a yes. Amari’s presence on the iconic talent show stage highlighted the power of self-expression and acceptance.
