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\"This is incredible. May we not let the world tell us who we are,\" singer Lindsay Ell remarked in the comment section.

\"Incredible,\" actor Taylor Lautner wrote in a separate comment.

The official \"American Idol\" Instagram account also commented on the post. \"And now our hopefuls are singing YOUR songs on the Idol stage!\" the comment read.

After \"American Idol,\" \"The Bones\" singer also auditioned for \"The Voice\" and \"America's Got Talent.\"

Despite being rejected by the competition shows, Morris went on to become one of the biggest names in country and pop music, all on her own, with three chart-topping albums, multiple Country Music Awards and Academy Of Country Music Awards, as well as a massive crossover hit with \"The Middle.\"

Her latest single, \"Circles Around This Town,\" is currently racing up the top 10 on country radio.

Morris is also a member of the country music supergroup The Highwomen, whose members also include Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires.

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