A Wisconsin native with big talent and personality scored a Golden Ticket during the Season 24 premiere of American Idol on Monday night, and now we have to help her go all the way! Genevieve is an indie-rock singer and songwriter who has wanted to audition for American Idol since she was around 6 years old, but didn't feel ready to take the plunge until now. Genevieve still has a long way to go in the Idol audition process, so let's all keep our fingers crossed she makes it through Hollywood Week which begins on Monday, February 23, 2026 on ABC! Watch Genevieve's entire audition here, so you can fully understand why Carrie Underwood now calls her "Pickle Girl":Did You Know These 25 Famous Musicians And Bands Were From Wisconsin? Did You Know These 25 Famous Musicians And Bands Were From Wisconsin?