With the Help of Her Little Sister, Athena Jett Advances on "American Idol"

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[{"selector":"#anim-df189ba2-ffc7-48cb-9ecd-eb36e12c4720 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-13.759232978600785%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Athena Jett, 20, from Las Vegas, auditioned for American Idol on Monday night (March 17).

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[{"selector":"#anim-efac3e98-fce5-489d-a14a-7b9aa43e6480 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-45.88671855375805%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Perry hugged Angelina after she excitedly gave out a daisy-patterned crocheted pink and white purse, stating Daisy "loves a purse."

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With the Help of Her Little Sister, Athena Jett Advances on "American Idol"

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