Shannon Renee' Magrane (born October 21, 1995) is an American singer from

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, who finished in eleventh place on the eleventh season of ''

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.''

Early life and education

Her father is former

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pitcher and former

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broadcaster

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. Magrane graduated from

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''American Idol''

Magrane auditioned in

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. In the semi-finals she performed "Go Light Your World" by

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. She was one of the top five female vote getters and advanced to the top 13. In the top 13 she performed "

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" by

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and was one of the bottom three female voter getters, but was declared safe. In the top 11, she performed "

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" by

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and

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and was eliminated.

Performances/results

* When

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announced the results for this particular night, Magrane was among the Bottom 3 Women but declared safe second, as

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was declared as the bottom female vote getter.

Post-''Idol''

Magrane appeared on ''

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'' and '' Anderson'' on March 20, 2012. On April 13, 2012, Magrane performed "

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" at

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prior to the season home opener of the St. Louis Cardinals. She also performed at the official welcome party of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Since then, Magrane has released her first single Weather and is currently working on new music.

Voice

Magrane possesses the vocal range of a

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References

External links

Official website

Shannon Magrane
on ''

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