Mattie Pruitt; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

16-Year-Old Mattie Pruitt Rocks ‘American Idol’ Stage With Janis Jolplin’s ‘Piece of My Heart’ Cover

Posted on April 28, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This performance landed Pruitt a spot in the Top 12.

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Mattie Pruitt, American Idol Judges, Craig Campbell; Photos Courtesy ABC, American Idol

High Schooler Mattie Pruitt Wins Over ‘American Idol’ Judges With Powerful Performance Accompanied By Craig Campbell

Posted on March 24, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This 15-Year-Old Stunned the Judges—And Earned a Golden Ticket!

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