SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Chino Valley's Drew Ryn Shines on American Idol

Episode Date: April 16, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!Hailing from Chino Valley, homegrown musician Drew Ryn is capturing hearts nationwide as she competes on the 23rd season of American Idol. With a powerful voice, an original sound, and a compelling story, Drew isn’t just a contestant, she’s a hometown hero with the full support of her community behind her. Drew Ryn's musical journey began early. After moving to Chino Valley at age six, she quickly stood out in the local music scene, winning talent shows like Prescott Valley Idol and Northern Arizona’s Got Talent. By 14, Drew had already gained national attention as a Top 6 finalist on... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/chino-valleys-drew-ryn-shines-on-american-idol/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech Audio Articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. Hailing from Chino Valley, homegrown musician Drew Rinn is capturing hearts nationwide as she competes on the 23rd season of American Idol. With a powerful voice, an original sound, and a compelling story, Drew isn't just a contestant. She's a hometown hero with the full support of her community behind her. Drew Rinn's musical journey began early. After moving to Chino Valley at age six, she quickly stood out in the local music scene, winning talent shows like Prescott Valley Idol and Northern Arizona's Got Talent. By 14, Drew had already gained national attention as a top six finalist on the X Factor USA. Her powerful vocals and resilience in the face of challenges,

including bullying and self-doubt, only made her stronger and more determined to share her voice with the world. Now 28 and based in Nashville, Drew returned to the national stage and was rewarded with a golden ticket to Hollywood on American Idol. Singing her original song Walk on Water, she impressed judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. In a touching twist of fate, Drew revealed that Carrie Underwood

was the first artist she ever saw in concert, making the moment even more special. Carrie praised Drew's original performance as a gamble that paid off, while Lionel called her artistry honest and brave. Since then, Drew has continued to soar on the show, bringing her heartfelt lyrics and powerhouse vocals to every round. She thrived during Hollywood Week as the pool of contestants was brutally cut down from 144 to 24.

Now, Drew is in Hawaii, competing for a spot in the top 20. Back home, the towns of Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley have wrapped Drew in an outpouring of support. Across Quad Cities, signs that read vote for our hometown idol Drew Rinn are everywhere, while social media is blowing up with old friends urging everyone to vote for her. How to vote for Drew Rinn on American Idol. Reporting Drew is easy and takes just a few minutes. On the American Idol app, download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, create an account, and vote for Drew Rinn during voting windows. On the website, go to American Idol.com slash vote and sign in to cast your votes. Via text, text the number provided for Drew, shared during the live shows, to 21,523. Each week,

she'll be assigned a specific number like Drew equals 15. Check Idol's website or or her social media for updates. Remember, you can vote all three ways, up to 10 votes each. Voting opens during the live shows each Sunday night and typically closes the next morning. Be ready to vote as soon as the episode begins. Drew Rinn is living proof that small towns can raise big stars. As she continues to shine on American Idol, her roots in Chino Valley remain the heartbeat behind her journey.

Let's keep the momentum going. Vote for Drew, share her story, and let's see her story, and let's help our local star take home the crown. Read more stories from dining, entertainment, recreation, and travel on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F1 RSD to know.