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Rock on Overmyer

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
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Our early favorite, Amanda L. Overmyer was up next with Big Joe Williams’ “Baby Please Don’t Go.” She absolutely rocked it out.

Cowell thought when she was scatting that she forgot the words, but still praised her.

“I really like you. I genuinely think you’re authentic.”

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