Bluegrass Today: Savannah Church - American Idol Contestant
“Bluegrass singers are well-represented in this season’s American Idol competition. One of those contestants is Savannah Church, formerly of the twin sister duo, The Church Sisters.
Born and raised in Danville, VA, Savannah started singing around age five.
“My mom sang around the house all the time. It was beautiful. I asked her, ‘How do you do that?’ I started listening to country greats.”
At age nine, Savannah enrolled in her first talent competition called WAKG Rising Stars, sponsored by a local radio station. Unfortunately, she didn’t make the cut…”