Arts & Entertainment

Hollister Teen Impresses 'American Idol' Judges

Jesaiah Baer sang Kimbra's "Settle Down" and advanced to Hollywood in Wednesday's episode.

Local teen Jesaiah Baer's "American Idol" audition may have been interrupted by a fire alarm aboard the ship Queen Mary, but that didn't keep her from wowing all four judges.

Mariah Carey, the biggest selling female recording artist of all time, called Baer's voice "interesting," while Keith Urban said it was mature for her age (just 16).

See the audition above and stay tuned to Patch as we track Baer's progress on American Idol. 

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