American Idol 2015 - Ellen Petersen Audition
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- Ellen's Season 14 American Idol audition with "I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart." "The Beverly Hillbillies" at the end was not a set up haha. I am just thankful I remembered how to play the song!
I initially auditioned for American Idol while they were on their Bus Tour in 2014 at the Branson Landing. I then advanced to Kansas City, Missouri where this clip was filmed while I auditioned for the celebrity judges: Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr., and Jennifer Lopez. I made it through Hollywood Week and advanced to the top 48, and was eventually cut in Judgment Week, right before making it to the live shows.
My American Idol journey was an amazing experience and I am so thankful I had this opportunity. It was also incredible for both me and the rest of the Petersen family as it has given us lots of exposure and helped bring awareness to our family band.
When they informed me I wasn't advancing I was filled with peace and hope because I knew God had something different and better for me. Better may not mean more money or fame, but it does mean a life spent growing closer to Him and glorifying Him with the gifts He has given me. Thank you to everyone for believing in me and encouraging me! It has meant more to me than you will ever know.
~Ellen
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►Fun fact: The 1921 Oldsmobile Truck that was the original Beverly Hillbillies car is now in the Ralf Foster Museum, located at the College of the Ozarks campus where Katie, Ellen, and Matt studied. The Ozarks were where the Clampett family first lived before they struck it big in oil and moved to California in the show www.cofo.edu/Visit/Sights-to-See
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►This video:
Vocals and banjo: @EllenHaygood
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
►Timestamps:
0:00 Meeting the judges
0:30 I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart (with yodeling)
1:09 Judges' feedback
1:59 Beverly Hillbillies opening theme
2:53 Telling the family
2:59 Judges talk Beverly Hillbillies
►LYRICS - I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart (part)
I wanna be a cowboy's sweetheart
I wanna learn to rope an' ride
I wanna ride through the plains and the deserts
Out west of the Great Divide
I wanna hear the coyotes howlin'
As the sun sets in the West
I wanna be a cowboy's sweetheart
That's the life I love the best
(Yodel)
►LYRICS - Beverly Hillbillies opening theme
... Listen to a story 'bout a man named Jed
A poor mountaineer, barely kept his family fed
And then one day he was shootin' at some food
And up from the ground came a-bubblin' crude
Oil that is, Texas tea, black gold
Well the first thing you know ol' Jed's a millionaire
The kinfolk said, Jed move away from there
They said, Californy's the place you oughta be
So they loaded up the truck and they went to Beverly
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We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and our good friend Emmett Franz who joined us full time in 2018. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com
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*0:28** LYRICS - I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart (part)*
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I wanna be a cowboy's sweetheart
I wanna learn to rope an' ride
I wanna ride through the plains and the deserts
Out west of the Great Divide
I wanna hear the coyotes howlin'
As the sun sets in the West
I wanna be a cowboy's sweetheart
That's the life I love the best
(Yodel)
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*1:59** LYRICS - Beverly Hillbillies opening theme*
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... Listen to a story 'bout a man named Jed
A poor mountaineer, barely kept his family fed
And then one day he was shootin' at some food
And up from the ground came a-bubblin' crude
Oil that is, Texas tea, black gold
Well the first thing you know ol' Jed's a millionaire
The kinfolk said, Jed move away from there
They said, Californy's the place you oughta be
So they loaded up the truck and they went to Beverly
thanks, friend!
@@singmysong1167 You're welcome :)
Thanks Liz! This is such an awesome audition by Ellen!
She was an immediate winner. Her family band, The Petersens, is just amazing.
She had more class and character than anyone in the room.
Keith Urban nailed it when he said, 'You're a pro, that's it.'
And listen to Ellen sing "Space Cowboy". She is a 'pro'! Just her and her banjo. Truly amazing! th-cam.com/video/38bukHnil-Y/w-d-xo.html
She is a true musician. Put on the spot to play the “Beverly hillbillies “ song. And she nailed it . The two guys had a lot of fun with her. Awesome stuff.
Ellen is a true musician. Just listen to her sing "Space Cowboy"! th-cam.com/video/38bukHnil-Y/w-d-xo.html
Can't put her on the spot,she's a seasoned artist!!
@@barrierastiss8877 Now she is, back then not so much. And she has said that this experience has helped her to grow as a performer as well.
JLo says Ellen is "..about to bloom"; I wonder what she means, because as far as I can see Ellen shines and blooms naturally, doesn't need any makeup or expensive clothes. Simply a natural talent, musician and person.
judging by this & your other comments,,,, it's best if you just watch and learn a while.
I can't stop "hating" JLo for having stopped the audition at that point !! Magical performance.
Yes, it was annoying. She should have finished, it was great.
I hate to defend JLo, but in total fairness, the point of these initial auditions is to separate the wheat from the chaff, and it was obvious about 5 seconds in that this audition was wheat.
lol chill, they're probably on a time crunch. she was the first one to say yes
a few years later.....the family TH-cam Channel is one of the best acoustic channels on Earth
She is most talented person in that room.
I would like to see her do a video with Postmodern Jukebox or Ryan Lerman of Scary Pockets.
Almost, Harry Connick Jr. is the real deal...
And the nicest!
I agree mostly except for Harry connick jr. Hes top level in every aspect.
Harry's a solid musician and Keith is a beast on the guitar. JLo, well...she can dance.
She's too good for that show.
Ó Slattarra absolutely.
Definitely too good
you are 100% right, she's way too good for that show.
Yeah!!! No justice for her talent...
Know what you mean.She's gorgeous and super talented!
Wow, Ellen is gorgeous, talented and so humble. This is the kind of young woman all our little girls need to look up to.
She’s too talented for American idol!!
Ellen is too good for American idol. She is the best with her beautiful incredibly talented family. They are spectacular!!
Petersen going to american idol is like if Enzo Ferrari had an audition to work for Volkswagen. cheers from Paris.
More like Fiat
This was 4 years ago, did she win the competition?
Xenom! So true! Cheer's from Montréal!!
True dat.
She sings with her family The Petersens, very popular.
She is WAAAAY to good for that show and they all know it.
Exactly, and they don't approve of clean living.
Ese “Waaaay” lo leí con falsetto
ever heard of increasing ratings from a dying show.....Ellen was probably asked by show producers to appear......rating would go through the roof with Ellen on the show......power of Fixed TV
Her talent and dignity stuns them.
OMG why stop her singing at the best bit ( yodelling ) simply fantastic 👍❤️🥁🇬🇧
They have seen enough. They don't have to go far just to be convinced that she is really good. It might as well be saving her for another performance to come.
Juval Lopez if you want to see more subscribe to the Peterson’s site the whole family are so talented
I was afraid that when they stopped her that they didn’t like the yodeling and were going to tell her no.
Now in 2020, Ellen Peterson still plays with her family band ," The Petersons ," and the people she runs to in the waiting area are the Peterson Family band members . They now are without a doubt one of the best sounds in the music industry today . Type in The Petersons and listen to their sound . Their harmonising voices work a magic together similar to the BEE Gee's family and as other family bands appear to do so well . / ( UK )
That is Petersen not many of us spell it that way
@@raymondpetersen3543 : You're Norwegian? (-sen)
It's "Petersen!" No bad feelings
@@4gma59 it’s a Danish name
The entire family is awesomely talented. When they play together, it is magic.
I say the Peterson’s in Branson yesterday night they were amazing SO UNDERRATED!!
They were recently rated the No.#1 show in Branson by "TripAdvisor"! So people are discovering them!
Love the yodeling! No judge gets that.
We had Beverly Hillbillies in the Bronx, you can still find it... shes tripp'n
Ellen's smile lights up the room.
the impromptu beverly hillbillies rendition was the game breaker -well done Ellen you nailed it without batting an eyelid!
"I have a feeling there is a lot more there..."
"Well, my family is right outside, lemme bring 'em in and wreck the curve for the rest of the season."
That wouldbe epic the would all get through well in a fair world
why dont they audition for America's Got Talent... the whole family playing music is something good
Yeet!
Best. Comment. Ever. You just won TH-cam, brother, and I have been judging it for 15 years.
Beautiful comment
Met the Petersen family at a concert here in NC. They are one of the nicest families that you could ever meet. Ellen really took time to talk and not just small stuff. She is a conversationalist and she's awesome!
This girl just glows. I bet she glows in dark! Great person and great music!
😇
Just listen to Ellen sing this version of "Space Cowboy"! So amazing! th-cam.com/video/38bukHnil-Y/w-d-xo.html
my friend. this girl not only glows but her family does too.
when you look at them and see what kind of people they are, you have to admit god is real.
@@basteagui Yes....The LORD is using this family in a mighty way! Bringing people back to Jesus!
Yeah, if you go to their Petersen's Family channel and read some of the comments, her "glow" is often referred to as "Ellen Power"!
2:55 Amazing audition, fun video but my favorite part is the genuine love and excitement flowing with the family group hug. The Petersens make me happy.
That look on J-Lo’s face was jealousy. She knew Ellen Petersen was the real deal.
without even ellen starting to sing...
she looked absolutely normal and focused. You idiots are just looking for reasons to hate on successful women I guess
This whole family just makes me smile.
Wow, never seen her solo and had no idea she auditioned for American idle. She did great! Everything about her is beautiful
The Beverly hillbillies it’s a Bluegrass classic song by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs!!
queco25 yes, I always loved Beverly Hillbillies.
Paul Henning, the writer and producer of The Beverly Hillbillies, wrote the song - instrumental part and lyrics. Jerry Scoggins sang the song, Lester and Earl played it.
Asking her to play that is like asking Mozart to play Chop sticks.
the best bluegrass duet in my opinion... love those two picking and scratching! with grandpa jones ! Hew Haw!
Ellen Peterson sings and picks the banjo as good as she looks...BEAUTIFULLY
she's literally the most beautiful woman who auditioned for idol ... and she did it without any makeup on
I just saw her preform live today in Branson Missouri!
I’m sure Ellen’s whole family is so proud !
They are all wonderful musicians.
What a wholesome beauty! Nice job! Congrats.
And you should hear Ellen sing "Space Cowboy". Just her and her banjo. th-cam.com/video/38bukHnil-Y/w-d-xo.html
@@glennericksenmusic Very nice! 👏
If the world hasn't ended, I'll definitely make the trip over to Branson when I'm in that neck of the woods just to see the Petersens live.
The "Beverly Hillbillies" theme song? Are you kidding me? CLASSIC....
I haven't watched American Idol or equivalent in over fifteen years. I've watched Petersen videos pretty much every day since 2020.
Enough said.
There are performers who are 'in-public nice' and a few who are 'in-private nice'. When accidents and surprises happen or people aren't watching, the real nature happens. My compliments to the parents for raising 4 of the few 'in-private nice' and very kind people.
So back in the day ..... the clan was happy for sister Ellen .... turns out ALL IN THIS FAMILY ARE TALENTED, GOOD LOOKING and as a family band .... INCREDIBLE !!! Love to see her shine ! Kudos to all in this. GBjj
Hey, the two guys immediately recognized and commented that she is a “pro”, and all three judges gave her their respect!
She was amazing. What’s even more amazing, J lo has never even heard of the Beverly hillbillies. So famous, but living under a rock.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤ the yodelling, so lovely to hear and see a wholesome performer
She is a superstar before she enter idol🤣 what a great performer☺️👍
Ellen voice and playing is as beautiful as she is. I can't believe J-Lo didn't know the Beverly hillbillies theme, and I'm from Australia
It all honesty most Aussies (especially in the outback) probably has more in common with the American country and western culture then an American from the northeastern culture (and specially the Bronx) would.
pretty sure JLo who is in the entertainment business knows perfectly well, but was playing dumb to increase the dramatic tension and emphasize her "street cred".
Keith and Harry ..so Nice guys..!!!!
JLo doesn't know the Beverly hillbillies, but Keith the Aussie does.
@@justinkuemmerle2061 th-cam.com/video/so6zVxN81DI/w-d-xo.html Her parents were Puerto Rican. She's fluent.
*Keith the Kiwi
In Australia, I grew up on the Beverly Hillbillies- it was on TV every afternoon on our two channel TV. We all knew it.
taxfreedollars She knows, she’s telling a lie
taxfreedollars Awwww shut up with the corn!
Let her sing! She is gorgeous! ♥️
You should hear Ellen sing "Space Cowboy"! th-cam.com/video/38bukHnil-Y/w-d-xo.html
Ellen is the awesome Banjo Babe of Branson You can see her perform at the little opry theater .
She is good at yodelling. I can say that, come from Bavaria.
Ellen and the Petersen's are AWESOME.
She's an angel....
The dynamics of her voice are amazing.
JLo, 46, meets a girl half her age, twice as beautiful, twice as talented.
Cue up "New Kid in Town" by the Eagles.
More beautiful? I dont think so
One day she's gonna age, anyway
Nothing lasts forever.
Jlo, she's a dam beautyful women and a great singer
And so is Ellen! But Ellen has that something that Jlo don't!
Those two women have different personnaltys and that's where I step up for Ellen! They are both equaly beautyful but I find Ellen more attractive for Her voice, talent, her charisma !!💗☺
@@adrianzamora1426 I do !
She could go to Hollywood on her own! She’s Pretty, Singer that out does the Judges, Beautiful Family. She has Class! My favorite group!
Far to classy for Hollywood! But i do agree! She "IS" all that! The family as well! Top Class!
My Favorite! Love em to bits! Watch JOY TOO THE WORLD!!!
The Petersens now have over 600K subscribers on TH-cam and their videos have over 150 million views! They have been discovered!
She is a pro already! She DOESN'T need this show 2 make it!!!
She and her family have gone from strength to styrength and produce amazing music as a family. Listen to their music every day
She is a pro and they recognized it. her parents trained her from infancy up so dont forget to give them some credit.
She is so pure. Wow
You should have gotten a golden buzzer on the audition. You were amazing.
Ellen is a very talented girl! Beauty! The whole Petersen family is very talented! It's even amazing that this happens ... Everyone sings and plays beautifully! I give them a standing ovation.
I miss living in the Ozarks. You can't imagine how awesome it was there back in the 70's.
How does Jennifer Lopez NOT know the Beverly Hillbillies song? This young girl from Branson doesn't need this stupid American Idol show! She's already a pro at what she does.
latinos didnt watch beverly hillbillies.
She is a Puerto Rican from the Bronx. Hmm I can’t imagine... I’m a Hawaiian from hawaii heard of the show never watched it or new the theme.
Jennifer Lopez is a liar! She does know!
I am a 51 yo man from the Jordan Valley, that's some 8,000 miles away from Hollywood, and not only do I know this, it's a strong childhood memory, sitting with my parents watching it on JTV (Jordan's English TV)
@@Pochonesian Hehehe, I'm an Opie from Arizona and I loved the Don Ho show and I loved his music. Oh yeah, I also know the theme to Good Times
I just saw them play last year in Ohio, and I would say that Ellen is still as sweet and approachable as a person as she showed on American Idol. AND, I would say that she is even better now than she was back then. She has indeed "bloomed" as JLo said, but only in a good way! The Petersens are awsome!
How could an American not know the Beverly Hillbillies song ? Ellie May was as beautiful as that singer with the banjo and the amazing voice .
She is from Latin America. Hollywood people think country is second class, until they find out that they sell more records than all the snowflakes put together!!!
@@lancelaird1052 she's from the bronx.
She is The Petersens who singing The Gospel Country Songs. I love them❤️👍🙏
Harry & Keith both recognized the talent instantly.
Amazing job baby!! I’m from Buenos Aires Argentina I love Bluegrass, country and Western swing
This kind of music is not usual in my country but I love it and I working on it!!
Thank you!!! So glad you enjoyed it :)
Natural talent and beauty,,,, may your life be blessed Ellen.
SHE IS WAY BEYOND THST SHOW.....a great and talented performer.
That smile on his face @ 0:59 Said It All..!!!🙌💥👍🚨😁
They played at my Christmas party today at work, she sounds so much better now
I think she is the next "Country Music Super Star"! Her voice and banjo playing is incredible! Their song Jolene has almost 3 million views now on Facebook!
Run Ellen, you are too good for this show, run like the wind
That was awesome and she played along. Good energy!!!!!😉💛
Beautiful. 💖 Such a lovely voice and loads of musical talent.
Holy cow…she absolutely crushed it and gave an encore
Love this! I love all The Petersen's music! Fine family of very talented, beautiful musicians and singers!!
Ellen has 100 times the beauty and talent than JLo.Crazy world we live in.
Absolutely! Thank god I’m not the only one who thinks that ! 👍
Fame is all fake and believing the lies the devil tells. Selling their souls
They stopped her when she was starting yoddelling... this is wrong is so many levels.... Greetings from Brazil
I love the versatility of a good musician and/or singer. One of the few things I truly envy is the talent of performers. My favourite fantasy is that I have talent and I get together with other talented people in a campground and perform/jam for everyone around us, just for fun.
I love the Petersens! Listen to them almost every day!
I accidentally stumbled unto them one day (just like I did the Seekers) and now I need to have my fix for both groups almost every day.
Ah that’s brilliant. I’ve watched so many of these idol rehearsals and that was by far the best. Huge smile on my face LOL
She is a superior musician to all of the judges!
Well, except for Keith.
well, except for HCjr. that dude is a master.....few breathe his air
So, so amazing. Love your voice, it's very beautiful!
My mother used to sing this to us when were little! She was very good! Ellen, you're awesome!
If they had more actual talent like this girl, I might watch.
Un évènement mémorable dans l'histoire de votre famille.... Dont vous nous faires faire un peu partie. Vous donnez de l'espoir ! continuez !
Sou de Uberaba, Brasil e acompanho esse grupo maravilhoso. Muito bom. Deus abençoe.
This is like watching a concert pianist try out for keyboard in a rock band.
Nope
There are many concert pianists that found success as keyboardists for rock bands ; Roy Bittan , Billy Joel and Elton John come to mind
I was watching this when you auditioned, still brings goosebumps. Nice job !
Solid Gold performance! Great job Mrs. Ellen.
Great performance on American Idol and great job on your songs with your current musical group. The petersens God bless you from Patrick
Omg I love that ending so much; how legendary!
This was one of my mom's signature songs back when my parents had their band! Nicely done!
Thank you!
Now that was simply excellent. Love good banjo.
so humble, and stunning. we all can see your input you graced your family with, you shine like a star, adorable and you must be so proud to have ecouraged all of your family and to witness their growth to stardom. just proves that walking with God helps us all to rise. thanks from Australia dear soul.
Ellen’s banjo playing makes me wanna get a banjo!! She’s got a great style you want to keep listening to. Wish there were more American Idol videos showing Ellen’s progress.
You should hear Ellen singing "Space Cowboy"! Here it is.... th-cam.com/video/38bukHnil-Y/w-d-xo.html
Ellen the BEST! 🤍
Forgot it how man times I've watched this video. Everytime it puts a smile in my face!