A sultry, soulful voice? Check.

A cute look? Check.

A sad personal story? Check.

For all these reasons and more, Katelyn Epperly stood out the most at this week's Chicago auditions for American Idol.

Watch her performance in front of Simon Cowell and company below and let us know if you'll be voting for her in Hollywood:

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