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Ashthon Jones
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| Born | February 27, 1986 Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Goodlettsville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Ashthon Jones (born February 27, 1986) is an American singer. She is from Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Ashthon became well-known as a finalist on the tenth season of American Idol. She finished in 13th place.
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Early Life
Ashthon Jones was born in 1986. Her mother is Michelle Anderson. She grew up in Valdosta, Georgia. When she was 12, her family moved to Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Ashthon went to W.G. Nunn Elementary School in Valdosta. Before becoming a singer, she worked as a retail manager in Nashville.
American Idol Journey
Audition and Wild Card
Ashthon Jones tried out for the tenth season of American Idol. Her audition was in Nashville, Tennessee. She did not get enough votes from the public to move straight into the Top 13.
However, the judges gave her a second chance. She was one of six singers chosen for a "wild card" spot. A wild card means the judges pick someone who didn't get enough votes but they believe deserves to stay. Ashthon sang again and earned her spot in the Top 13.
Performances and Results
Ashthon was the third wild card contestant to be eliminated first in the finals. The judges decided not to use their "save" option on her. This meant her journey on American Idol ended.
Here is a look at her performances on the show:
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
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| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Like We Never Loved at All" | Faith Hill | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 1 | First Solo | "Move" | Dreamgirls | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 2 | Group Performance | "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" | Blu Cantrell | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round, Part 3 | Second Solo | "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" | Jennifer Holliday | N/A | Advanced |
| Las Vegas Round | Songs of The Beatles Group Performance |
"Ticket to Ride" | The Beatles | N/A | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round Final | Final Solo | "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" | Whitney Houston | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 24 (12 Women) | Personal Choice | "Love All Over Me" | Monica | 7 | Wild Card |
| Wild Card | Personal Choice | "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" | Jennifer Holliday | 1 | Advanced |
| Top 13 | Your Personal Idol | "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" | Diana Ross | 3 | Eliminated |
After American Idol
After leaving American Idol, Ashthon performed on Live with Regis and Kelly. She did not join the 2011 American Idols LIVE! Tour. However, she did return for the American Idol finale.
At the finale, she sang in a Beyoncé medley with other female contestants. She also sang "Born This Way" with the entire Top 13. On March 3, 2012, Ashthon released her first single, "Lookout." She has also been featured on songs by other artists. These include "Mayday" by Lecrae and "Good 2getha" by Big K.R.I.T.
Musical Influences
Ashthon Jones has shared who inspires her music. She looks up to artists like Mary Mary, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, and The Clark Sisters.
