Aubrey Cleland's 'Sweet Dreams' shocks Nicki Minaj on 'American Idol'

Aubrey Cleland surprised Nicki Minaj and the panel of judges with a unique performance on "American Idol" Wednesday.

Performing a rendition of "Sweet Dreams" by Beyonce, Cleland won each judge with strong vocal range and a look that some of them deemed commercial.

"I am obsessed with you. For the first time somebody came out here looking like a current artist. You're absolutely stunning. Normally I hate when people do Beyonce because you can't compare, but when you did your low voice I liked it. The fact that you had that rich texture when you sang, I was blown away," said Minaj. "You look the part. You sound the part. You felt right now."

Equally impressed, Keith Urban said Aubrey Cleland had a lot of fire in her voice.

"You came out and did your own thing. What I love about you is the balance of poise and fire. You've got so much fire in your voice. I really loved it," said Urban.

Noting that she had great stage presence, Randy Jackson said Cleland has the complete package.

"You're a very great commercial artist. You look amazing. You command the stage. I feel like you have the complete package," said Jackson.

Mariah Carey agreed.

"I think you're limitless and I hope you continue with us because like I said, I think you're limitless," said Carey.

Did you enjoy Aubrey Cleland's performance?

"American Idol" returns Thursday night at 8 p.m. on FOX.

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Njai is an entertainment journalist, entrepreneur and author who has interviewed some of Urban Pop and Gospel's finest in addition to writing for AOL Music and Singersroom. He can be reached at njai.joszor@gmail.com.

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