Meet Camryn Champion, a high school junior in Burlington County who says she's been singing since she could talk.
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"Music has always just been a really important part of my life," said Camryn. "I have always been drawn to it."
Camryn's mother Melissa says she would wake up singing when she was a toddler.
"She would be knocked out sleeping and if she heard a song that was on playing in the car, she would wake up singing," said Melissa. "It's in her blood. She would walk around the house singing."
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The 16-year-old also grew up with American Idol in her blood.
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"American Idol has just always been in my life because my grandma is obsessed with the show," said Camryn. "I remember when I was younger, she would always tell me that I would go on the show when I was older. Now it's just crazy because I actually got the opportunity to audition."
Camryn is also a songwriter, building her catalog since middle school.
"I definitely resonate most with R&B and a little bit of pop," she said. "I started writing around 12 or 13 years old. I've written a lot of songs and it is like an outlet."
And let's not forget schoolwork! Camryn is also a junior at Rancocas Valley Regional High School.
"I have a very supportive group around me from my teachers to my friends," she said. "Everybody's just so enthusiastic and like excited for me. It's surreal."
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"Everyone is excited," Melissa said. "We cannot wait."
And to no surprise, Camryn left her audition with a coveted golden ticket!
Keep your eyes peeled for a few other local contestants in the coming weeks when American Idol airs Sundays at 8 p.m. on 6abc.
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