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As Zaylie Windsor continues to rise through the ranks of American Idol Season 23, her performances and story have captured attention across the country—and the media has taken notice.

Here’s a look at what the press is saying:People Magazine calls Zaylie’s Idol performance a moment of redemption, highlighting how she “proved Luke Bryan wrong” and brought the judges to their feet with her showstopper round.

Us Weekly reports on Carrie Underwood’s glowing comparison of Zaylie to Taylor Swift, praising her artistry and vulnerability.
Gila Herald and Eastern Arizona Courier detail her local roots, chronicling her rise from rural Arizona stages to national TV.
Marca and Men’s Journal spotlight her musical evolution and cross-genre appeal.

“She’s a star in the making. Her style is fresh but timeless.”American Songwriter

American Idol's Zaylie Windsor Proves Luke Bryan Wrong with Showstopper Performance. Then He Predicts She'll Make Top 10

Windsor chose Billie Eilish's "Happier Than Ever" for her showstopper performance

By Daniela Avila

April 7, 2025

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Carrie Underwood Compares 18-Year-Old ‘American Idol’ Contestant to Taylor Swift: ‘Impressed’

"When 18-year-old Zaylie Windsor auditioned during the Sunday, March 30, episode of the singing competition, she performed an original song titled “The Used” that she wrote several years prior. She belted out the heartfelt lyrics while strumming an acoustic guitar, leaving the judges captivated."

By Meredith Nardino

March 30, 2025

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The Billie Eilish Cover That Made Luke Bryan Declare This ‘American Idol’ Singer a Lock for the Top 10

"Zaylie Windsor just proved Luke Bryan wrong. The 20-year-old American Idol contestant went into the showstopper round with a chip on her shoulder, after Bryan voted not to send her to Hollywood."

By Paige Gawley

April 7, 2025

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Young 'American Idol' Hopeful Turns Heads, Earns Taylor Swift Comparison

"Former American Idol star Carrie Underwood returned to the iconic series as a judge for Season 23 of American Idol, joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel, and she recently made a pretty eye-popping comparison for a recent audition."

Kevin Harrish

Mar 31, 2025

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