Pre-Idol stuff on Samantha Sidley (Shy Girl)

Here are some links I found on Samantha Sidley, aka "Shy Girl." Have I
ever mentioned I think she's a cutie?

(From December 9, 2005) The Oak Room Invests in the Future
http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/7279

(From March 3, 2006) Suddenly Sidely
http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/7786

(Flyer from an October 14, 2006 appearance)
http://marbleheadjazz.org/default-old.htm

It looks like she's currently in a jazz band called DeSaxe.
http://www.myspace.com/anndesaxe

Here's a video of her in a living room performance/rehearsal.
She sounds great! Too bad the camera guy didn't have a tripod.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvVmD5OzTuk

This video is from a live performance. She's singing "Georgia On My
Mind". I don't care for this one as much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIuYgZdIZNg

Man, I hope she makes the top 24.

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