The 16-year old Kosovar student who currently lives in New York, daughter of refugee parents, gave a moving audition on American Idol 2011.

Melinda's mum talked about the experiences they have had, and bursting into tears she admitted that the memories still make her cry, adding "this is home now, of course. We make our home...American for life".

Melinda then said she is glad to live the American dream. After entering the audition room, she performed If I Ain't Got you in front of Jeniffer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson.

Here are the comments from the judges:

Steve Tyler: "I like that you’re very pretty and beautiful and play it down and your singing was sweet and straight and beautiful."

Randy Jackson: "I think you’ve got potential and I am going to say yes."

Jennifer Lopez: "Now you’re here you can live the American dream."

Melinda embarked on a journey to Hollywood after receiving three yeses. /unrealitytv.com/

bekim/los Angeles/ca said:

	... suksese Kosovo idol
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February 18, 2011
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verona said:

	... im from kosovo too and you make us so proud i live in the uk though i lurve her accent
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January 31, 2011
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LaRa said:

	... your good Melinda and i admire you.. keep it up!! gooDluCk!!
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January 27, 2011
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vera mirashi said:

	... and the 2001 American idol is: Melinda Ademiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 100000% sure,
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January 24, 2011
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vera mirashi said:

	... the best so far,,,,Americas American idol,,,,1000000&#xsu;re ,i predict this now,
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January 24, 2011
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Berisha said:

	... Suksese vajz e shkelqyeshme!!!!
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January 23, 2011
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TC said:

	... Melinda sang brilliantly, and well deserves a place on the next round, and definitely the final. I felt Jennifer Lopez comment was very condescending though.
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January 23, 2011
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juno said:

	... melinda good job love juno skender
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January 23, 2011
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Rocky said:

	... Well done Melinda Well done USALBANIA Well done USA and thank you so much
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January 23, 2011
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Rocky said:

	... Bravo Melinda you'r a true American Idol
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January 23, 2011
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Neta said:

	... Tlumt suksese ne te ardhmen
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January 22, 2011
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Gina said:

	... Melinda you go girl you're beautiful ! you can sing love you're voice !
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January 22, 2011
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Mirjana Rucker said:

	... Good job Melinda. I wish you good luck.
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January 22, 2011
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