Will a St Joe girl be the next American Idol? On Wednesday night, Stephanie Gummelt of St Joseph won her golden ticket to the Hollywood performances of the television talent show.

Gummelt advances despite a “no” vote from judge Harry Connick Jr. Judges Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban each voted “yes.” The St Joseph girl advances to Hollywood despite what she herself described as a “very stiff performance.”

According to Entertainment Weekly, Stephanie is charming: “She says she loves Steve Perry (of the band Journey), and that it’s kind of a problem in her life.”

Mr Urban asked why, and Ms Gummelt replied “Because he’s 65.”