The Platinum Ticket is an exclusive ticket only given to three performers each season, one from each audition city (this season, that includes Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York City). What makes it more special than the Golden Ticket is that the artist who is awarded it gets to skip the first round of performances during Hollywood Week and watch from the audience to check out their competition.
Kolbi, who says her job title is "People and Culture Generalist,"–AKA, working in HR for a dental company–says her heart is in gospel music. But she looks to the oldies for inspiration, claiming Patti LaBelle as her favorite singer. And it just so happened that Lionel had Patti’s number on speed dial.
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“I’ll give you some pie after you win,” Patti told her. “Love you, Kolbi, and good luck.”
Things took a more serious turn when it was Carrie’s turn to review Kolbi’s performance.
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Finally, Lionel added, “First of all, the instrument is just crazy great. And the second thing is you sold us just on your personality. Now you put those two together and you have a crowd that’s pleased with your performance, but I’m telling you, it’s amazing to have you here.”
“I’m blessed to be here,” Kolbi said.
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