“I was in a daze. I had no clue she was going to call Mary and I up there,” O’Brien said. “All I could think about was how proud of her I was and how happy I was to be there with her that night.” “Oh, it was so cool. I didn’t think I would be going on stage. Tat was crazy,” said Williams. “She is so inspiring.” “I’ve had a few voice teachers, but no one ever took a personal interest in me like Elise,” O’Brien added. “She’s like an older sister to me. My favorite thing was when she would tell me I sang a certain note or line and she couldn’t get it out of her head all week.” Holly held a number of Idol
watch parties – both in Mount Pleas- ant and at the Windjammer on the Isle of Palms. He considers himself an ex-employer now – fully expecting Testone to go on to bigger things. “It’s tough to see her go,” Holly
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reflected. “She’s a hard one to replace. Tere’s an expectation level now. I told her I hope she never has to come back – just to sign autographs.” Armed with guitar and voice,
Testone was a frequent performer at Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale in Mount Pleasant. She also was a
of Testone, who sang last November at the Awendaw Green Homegrown Music Festival at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. “She pours her heart out with
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regular at Awendaw Green. Owner Eddie White described her style as “raw, real and rootsy.” “Elise is a super talented per- former who exudes honesty and pas- sion with every breath,” White said
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every performance and leaves you wanting more. Her ability to con- nect with the listener is her real strength,” said White. “Everyone always remembered Elise and now all of America will.” Te American Idol competition is tough – a battle of true talent. Whether Testone makes it to the top spot depends on fan votes. But without a doubt, her fans back home already have voted her No. 1. “Elise has the power to positively impact many lives and will do so in a manner that utilizes her God-given talent and personal grace,” White said. “It is going to be fun to watch.”
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