Janell Wheeler is a current contestant on the hit singing competition American Idol. For her audition in Orlando, Florida, she sang “House of the Rising Sun,” originally made popular in 1964 by The Animals. For a preview of her unique style, view her MySpace page to listen to singles including “Try,” “Red Dress,” Prototype Snippet” and more. In 2009, she dated Tim Tebow, a leading quarterback for the Florida Gators. Wheeler has studied classical music, and admits to having jumped around a bit to find her style. She now describes her style as a fusion of pop, soul and country music. While attending high school, Wheeler was a cheerleader all four year, and also performed on stage in musicals. She is a sales representative, country singer and songwriter from Tampa, Florida. She describes herself as a sunshine cowgirl and calls her music “country, pop, soul, glam, fun.” Janell Wheeler won Orlando’s Got Talent. She says she wears flip flops year round but also struts around in heels as often as possible. She’s now 24 years old.
Other Information
- Auditioned: Orlando, Florida
- Audition date: January 20, 2010
- Audition song: “House of the Rising Sun,” by The Animals
- Hometown: Tampa, Florida
- Current Residence:
- Age: 24 years old
- Genres: Country, pop, soul
- Label: Unsigned
- Influences: M.C. Escher, Journey, Fleetwood Mac
- Other Awards: Winner of Orlando’s Got Talent 2009
