Erica Stovall sings National Anthem

My name is Erica Stovall. I am 23 years old and have been singing since I was 13. I was female vocalist 4 years in a row for the North American Country Music Association. I was also female vocalist and entertainer of the year for 5 years in a row for the Illinois Country Music Association. I was a member of the Bement country opry for 7 years, singing both harmony and lead vocals. I have been to many fairs and festivals performing in Illinois and the surrounding states. I love performing for crowds and am looking forward to the opportunity to be on the X-Factor.

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Jeff says ... on Thursday, Jun 21 at 11:05 PM

You have a sweet tone there is natural talent working for you. Because I wish you all the best I have just one thing, work on keeping your eyes open as you sing and above all relax. good luck.

Sherry from Louisville, Ky says ... on Wednesday, Nov 9 at 11:54 AM

Erica, you have a beautiful voice and I wish you the best. No to many people can cause goose bumps when they sing. You should really persue your talent.

Novae Gatewood says ... on Saturday, Oct 22 at 8:15 AM

Amazing! You are the only woman/person to sing this with such ease and grace. This is NOT an easy song, yet you make it seem like it is!! Thank you for sharing!! You will win!! Good luck on X-Factor!!

Dusty Teters says ... on Friday, Jun 17 at 2:34 PM

Great job!

Gandyman1 says ... on Thursday, May 12 at 6:53 PM

You go Erica. You put some of the pro's to shame on that song. Christina Aguilera didn't even know the words when she performed it for Super Bowl.

Rabecka says ... on Thursday, May 12 at 3:46 PM

You've worked so hard and it will payoff. U have a beautiful voice and u will make it to X factor. Good luck!!!! LUV YA!!!

Andy and Diana says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:00 PM

You sound amazing! Good luck!

A D says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:51 PM

Girl you got people from all over Illinois, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee and Las Vegas voting for you. Somebody out there MAKE HER A STAR!!! She deserves it. And you never give up go all the way.

sherry says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:35 PM

glad to see you again you did a great job on this but you always do . i can see you going places with a voice like yours

Ann finley says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:29 PM

U go girl u r great

charliesangelsc1 says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:28 PM

Great talent! We are voting for ya down in SOUTH CAROLINA!!!!!

Jenn K says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:27 PM

Not pitchy at all! Excellent, Anyone would be lucky to have a voice like yours and the way you hit the notes and hold them....totally AMAZING. The song you chose, hearing you sing it makes me proud to be an American. You have my vote all the way!

Ashley stewart says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:27 PM

Hey girl no doubt u got this.just think when u hit big I get free concert tickets front roll I'm family love u from

Derrick W says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:14 PM

You did a better job with our National Anthem than the stars that are big have done. You need to do the next Super Bowl. You are AWESOME girl. Not to mention HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Angela says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:11 PM

Great job good luck girl love ya!

John Painter says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:53 PM

amazing..Wonderful ....I would vote for you....good luck and win itr girl

SCOOTER DAVE says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:51 PM

what an amazing set of pipes u have...girl you may be to good for x factor...but you go get em..aim for the stars cause thats what u are a STAR...good luck knock em dead

Tiffany Bailey says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:48 PM

Erica, we went to Nashville and that's where you belong. You have the talent to be a big star. You know how to get the audiences attention. You not only do it with your voice you do it with your heart. You are as beautiful as your voice.

Jason Youngblood says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:30 PM

This girl is the best.

Brian Burgess says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:30 PM

You have my vote!

Joyce Strickland says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:30 PM

Good Job!

Joe Strickland says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:29 PM

Great!

Dayna Benson says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:29 PM

Makes me proud to be an American.

Ashley Benson says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:29 PM

Erica is amazing!

Terri Hackl says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:29 PM

What a beautiful voice.

Joe Hackl says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:28 PM

You sound great!

aj cannon says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:22 PM

how can i NOT vote for a voice like that. if i was blind, i would think i was at some big event with some new star opening up...............good luck and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aimy says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:11 PM

you R gud gurl.

Kevin says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:10 PM

Hey i seen you do Broken Wing on youtube. your great hope u make it

Brian Neal says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:09 PM

Hay big sister you r gonna do great love u

Neil Neibel Jr. says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:05 PM

Aye its ya bro n u gone make it. luv ya sis

Sydney Glimer says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:03 PM

I think your really awesome &* you deserve to go to Dallas* -Sydney Nicole*

Stephaniee(: says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:02 PM

Girl your voice is absolutlyy ahhmazzingg! I love the song you picked, that is the hardest song anyone can ever try and sing! Even after the soliders killed Osama. I hope you make it girl. You've got the Voice, Beauty, and style(: -Stephaniee(:

Chas says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:53 PM

Erica great voice!!!!!!!! You sing as hot as you look and that's HOT!

Aunt Barb says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:47 PM

Erica sweetie, you already know how I feel about your music so I am going to tell the rest of the world...absolutely amazing! That song brings tears to my eyes, but with you singing it I have goose bumps and tears. X Factor your listening to #1

Great Grandma Lorna says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:45 PM

You got your talent from me! You have an angelic voice and you can sure hit those notes. You don't even need luck you have the God given talent to go far. I am proud of you.

In memory of your Mom says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:31 PM

Just 3 words "YOU GOT THIS"

texas pete says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 PM

You were the best singer in nashville and i know you will be the best on x factor! Good luck im looking forward to hearing your voice again! Texas pete.. Out!

Rick Brewer says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 PM

Wow ur amazing great job

Aunt Debbie says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:23 PM

Erica take it all the way. You have so much talent and such a big heart. Not only are you a wonderful singer you are a wonderful person. You put everything you have into it and it is amazing because it comes from your heart. Love you babe.

jim anderson says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:22 PM

Erica, So when R you going to sing for Nascar and be on the Country Music Awards You Have and Amazing voice you sing with your Heart and soul please keep singing so people can feel the Love you put into your music I would love to hear more .

Debbie says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:01 PM

Erica you are amazing! I seen you on youtube where you sang and won at the Kentucky Opry, Everyone should check that one out. I have heard you sing many songs and you are awesome. If anyone deserves to win it's you.

Rita says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 6:28 PM

Erica !! Awesome job Keep up your good work. Just think Grandpa is watching you

neil neible sr says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 6:24 PM

thats a great job Erica keep it up love you

Dave Campbell says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 5:59 PM

Awesome..Girl you have the voice of an angel..You go get em at X factor..you know im rootin for ya...Erica would b a crowd pleaser not to mention america will love her

Rene (Reen) Sims says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 5:55 PM

Awesome voice! Awesome very talented! That voice should go places!! Good Luck and Best Wishes ! Win It Girl!!!

Amber! says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 5:51 PM

Goooooo Erica!

Satterfield says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 4:42 PM

Hey glad to see your face again.. But whooa even happier to hear your voice!! Can't wait to see ya on the X Factor!

Mikayla says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 4:27 PM

Love your voice, Awesome!!

Jessica says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 4:26 PM

You Rock!! See you on X Factor:)

Tracy says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 4:25 PM

Amazing, Good Luck!!

julie says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:57 PM

Awesome Job!!!!!

Debbie says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:40 PM

You are awesome, you have a wonderful voice. You are going to make it, that is one of the hardest songs to do and you nailed it. Perfect choice of songs, perfect timing for what our country is going through. It's time to get you on the radio girl!!

clay says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:36 PM

Great job good luck

clay says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:34 PM

very good job

BARRY says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:31 PM

great job on a hard song.

Camp Be IT! says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 1:53 PM

I hear why you've won awards. You have a powerful voice. Just a tad pitchy when you lose your breath. No worries though. Our National Anthem is one of the harder songs to do perfectly. 4 xfactor choose a song that compliments your range and style :)

Becky says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 1:48 PM

Outstanding!!!!! We've been best friends for our whole lives and as always u sound great! U will win! No Ifs, ands, or buts about it! Good luck! Luv u!

Brittany says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 12:53 PM

AWESOME!!! You have a wonderful voice ..you could go anywhere with that voice !

EricaStovall says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 12:46 PM

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOU WONDERFUL COMMENTS! ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT HAS MEANT THE WORLD TO ME! THROUGH THE UPS AND DOWNS, TRIAL AND ERRORS, YOU ALL HAVE DONE NOTHING LESS THAN BUILD ME UP EACH AND EVERY TIME! I LOVE YOU ALL SOOO MUCH!!

Barbara says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 12:42 PM

Love to hear you sing Erica. As always, you sound wonderful. Good job.

Alyssa Hale says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 12:35 PM

Wonderful job!! Ive never heard someone sing with as much power as you have. Your going to make it far!! keep it up!

Debbie says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:44 AM

Great Job Erica! You have a beautiful voice

sheena says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:41 AM

you are amazing and very talented. glad i had the opportunity to hear you sing. WONDERFUL!!!!!

Larry says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:39 AM

I am so glad I watched this video, you are totally awesome girl compared to the others I watched, great job, good luck! :D

Jack says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:35 AM

Found this link on facebook I am glad I watched it. Thankyou for making my day brighter

Charles Goacher says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:33 AM

X- factor would make the wrong choice if they didn't pick you dear, nice strong vocals. Loved your choice of song,

Pat Goacher says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:29 AM

Perfect choice of songs, beautiful voice!

Kathy McLean says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:17 AM

Fantastic job they would be wrong not to pick you for this! Love you

Kristi says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 10:52 AM

I want to be a singer just like you Erica, I hope one day I am even half as good as you are, good luck!! You will make it all the way.

Dallas says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 10:51 AM

I have faith you will get on XFACTOR with a voice like that. Truely amazing!!!

Breanna says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 10:50 AM

That was so great, I hope you make it all the way Erica!!

Tanya says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:59 AM

Erica you are truly amazing! I think anyone that can hear you sing has been blessed. You are always number one in my book. For anyone judging this contest you seriously need to give her a chance. Love ya Girly!

Renee kenyon says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:21 AM

So very beautiful, good job and good luck!!!!

janet schaeffer says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:55 AM

Erica, i always had faith in you. That song was awesome,and so are you.GOOD LUCK ERICA, WE LOVE YOU!

Jimmy says ... on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:58 AM

Erica, I think your voice is heavenly beautiful, I have no doubt that you will take this all the way. Good luck !!

Amanda says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 11:32 PM

absolutely beautiful, i always love to hear you sing... keep up the good work!

divinashae says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 11:00 PM

Awesome voice Good Luck

Sarah says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 11:00 PM

WOW! There is not much more to say....I can't wait to see you on XFactor and cheer you on all the way to the end!!

Charles Mclean says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 10:56 PM

WOW!!!!!! So patriotic and beautiful. Anytime anywhere I love hearing you sing Erica. You have came a really long way and you definetly have the voice of an angel!!!!!! Love Ya and Good Luck

sasha says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 10:09 PM

you are an amazing singer erica i am so proud of you good luck cuz

divinashae says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 9:49 PM

Awesome Voice good luck

Stefanie Penny says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 9:26 PM

Erica, you have a beautiful voice! Uncle Eddie posted this link on FB. I am glad he did! I hope you make it to XFactor and get to meet Simon :)

Melissa says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 9:09 PM

That was beautiful Erica. You have the voice of an Angel!! Good luck girl!!!!!

Lynn Goacher says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 9:06 PM

I only have one word to say. AWSOME.

Kat Goacher says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 9:04 PM

Wow, now that is what I call a great performance! That voice of yours has come a long way and you have perfected it. Great job Erica, you will go all the way I have confidence in you! Love you girl good luck!!!!!!

Pat says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 8:29 PM

I think you are a awsome singer, great persoality, and your singing comes from your heart. Your Grandpa would love nothing more to hear you sing on xfactor . Wish you the best.

Albert says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:59 PM

Way to go gal. Rooting for you al the way. You are great and we love to hear you sing.

Jane says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:56 PM

Erica that is just a natural when it comes to singing and preforming. She has worked very hard to get where she is. She is a lovely lady with a great and powerful voice. Her heart is always in what ever she is singing at the time. Good luck. love ya.

edward says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:41 PM

erica has came a long way and worked really hard,i know she would make a good contestant on xfactor,keep up the good work erica

theresa says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:38 PM

erica you are totally awsome good luck :)

shelia watkins says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:36 PM

wow that was awsome Erica i dont know you but you are good i could listen to you sing all the time,you did great

Randi says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:34 PM

I absolutely love you voice! You sound very good. [: Good luck. :D

Tammy M says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:31 PM

Erica has a really good voice i think she would do really good on x factor.Good luck Erica

Ruth says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:25 PM

This girl has abundent talent & has worked extremely hard to get where she is today. I love you Erica!! GOOD LUCK ERICA & KNOW THAT WE ARE ALL ROOTING FOR YA SWEETIE!!!!!

janice says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:17 PM

that was absolutely beautiful!! good luck Erica

Educate87 says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:18 PM

Nice note on "free"; it was pleasant and unexpected.

Marcia says ... on Tuesday, May 10 at 4:36 PM

I think Erica is AWESOME!! Having her on X-Factor would be a wise choice for the judges. She is a wonderful person who has worked very hard for her accomplishments. GOOD LUCK ERICA!! I'm rooting for ya!!

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