Kentucky local receives golden ticket on American Idol

Berea, Ky. (WTVQ) — Well, it’s a show we all know, American Idol, but this season there might be a familiar face for some people.

Berea, Kentucky local, Kyra Waits, is a contestant in the singing competition this season.

After auditioning for Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, Waits received the ultimate golden ticket and is heading to Hollywood.

This was Waits fifth time auditioning for American Idol, but her first time making it in front of the judges.