Mickey Guyton, a rising country star, auditioned for American Idol in 2008 but was cut from the competition before reaching the live shows.
Despite the setback, Guyton persevered and achieved significant success in the country music industry.
Her debut single, "Better Than You Left Me," and the powerful ballad "Black Like Me" garnered critical acclaim and chart success.
Looking back, Guyton views her elimination from American Idol as a positive turning point in her career.
One of the original American Idol judges, Randy Jackson, has been a consistent supporter of Guyton's career.
While Randy Jackson has maintained contact, Guyton hasn't heard from the other original judges, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul, since her audition.
Mickey Guyton becomes the first Black female artist to earn a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Solo Performance.
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