"Miss Personality", as Ryan Seacrest dubbed her, was highly featured
during the New York audition episode when the walls came crashing down
- literally! Best Week Ever said, "Some Idol Contestants are Super-
Heroes. This one sang the walls off!" In the Hollywood Week episodes,
she was all over the place as well. Her vocals, eclectic outfits and
fanny-packs left a memorable impression on America as well as the
judges. When she made the Top 36, she kicked off her high-heels and
ran, screaming, out of the room.
Jackie was given the honor of opening the entire season! She was the
first to perform in the first group of 12 with "Little Less
Conversation" by Elvis Presley. The judges all agreed that Jackie's
energy, stage presence and strong vocals were a great way to start
Season 8.
B.I. (or Before Idol), the guitar-toting-singer-songwriter, recorded a
full-length album called "Beguiling" which has received much critical
acclaim.
“On Stage, Jackie Tohn goes and goes...If Jackie lived on a park bench, she would put on shows for the pigeons. She can’t help it. Some people believe there is no such thing as a natrual, but Tohn is wired to entertain. On stage, she’s a cross between Bette Midler (only better looking) and Lauryn Hill.” - Improper Magazine
Jackie Tohn
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