Changes: Debra Romer

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Debra Romer was a singer and guitarist act from Season 5 of America's Got Talent. She was eliminated in the Semifinals.

Background

Debra Romer grew up with a younger brother and sister, the only two people she has ever been constant with. Her father and mother often moved them around . Her mother eventually disappeared

Debra’s songwriting career began when she entered foster care at age 15 and was allowed the opportunity to take guitar lessons through an organization called Wraparound. She moved to Atlanta when she was 16. She moved back to Michigan when she was 17 to live with a friend and her family. Leaving her own family behind.

Despite many hardships, Debra has remained optimistic and strong and now owns her own home. Her music has allowed for a powerful outlet for her experiences. Even though she may be soft spoken at times, music affords her the chance to say what she needs to say. Her musical influences include Alanis Morrisette, Sarah MacLachlan, Tori Amos and Sheryl Crow. In her free time, Debra enjoys being outside, hiking, kayaking, rollerblading, salsa dancing and playing with her Doberman Pinscher, Mona. 1

Audition

Debra Romer's audition in Episode 509 consisted of singing "Angel" while playing the guitar. Although Howie Mandel voted "No," Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne both voted "Yes," sending Debra to the Vegas Round.

Vegas Round

Debra Romer was one of the Judges' Favorites in the Vegas Round. She was sorted into the "Female Singers" category. Her performance in Episode 511 consisted of singing "Foolish Games" while playing the guitar. Her audition was strong enough for the judges to send her to the Quarterfinals along with Alice Tan Ridley.

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Quarterfinals

Debra Romer's Quarterfinals performance in Episode 517 consisted of singing "Dreams" while playing the guitar. She received enough votes to be sent to the Semifinals in Episode 518 instead of Luigi and The Strange Familiar.

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Semifinals

Debra Romer's Semifinals performance in Episode 527 consisted of singing "Make You Feel My Love." She did not receive enough votes to be sent to the Finals, eliminating her from the competition in Episode 528 along with MURRAY and Nathaniel Kenyon, instead of Michael Grasso.

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 {{Act
-|name=Debra Romer
 |image=debraromer.jpg
 |age=21
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 |act=Singer and Guitarist
 |seasons=[[Season 5|5]]
+|position=Semifinalist}}
-|position=}}'''Debra Romer''' was a singer and guitarist act from [[Season 5]] of [[America's Got Talent]].
+'''Debra Romer''' was a singer and guitarist act from [[Season 5]] of ''[[America's Got Talent]]''. She was eliminated in the Semifinals.
 ==Background==
-Debra Romer grew up with a younger brother and sister, the only two people she has ever been constant with. Her mother often moved them around and eventually disappeared.
+Debra Romer grew up with a younger brother and sister, the only two people she has ever been constant with. Her father and mother often moved them around . Her mother eventually disappeared
-Debra’s songwriting career began when she entered foster care at age 15 and was allowed the opportunity to take guitar lessons through an organization called Wraparound. She moved to Atlanta when she was 16. Shortly afterward, she ran away from home and has never looked back.
+Debra’s songwriting career began when she entered foster care at age 15 and was allowed the opportunity to take guitar lessons through an organization called Wraparound. She moved to Atlanta when she was 16. She moved back to Michigan when she was 17 to live with a friend and her family. Leaving her own family behind.
 Despite many hardships, Debra has remained optimistic and strong and now owns her own home. Her music has allowed for a powerful outlet for her experiences. Even though she may be soft spoken at times, music affords her the chance to say what she needs to say. Her musical influences include Alanis Morrisette, Sarah MacLachlan, Tori Amos and Sheryl Crow. In her free time, Debra enjoys being outside, hiking, kayaking, rollerblading, salsa dancing and playing with her Doberman Pinscher, Mona. [http://www.agtnews.com/contestants-season5-debra-romer 1]
 ==Audition==
-Debra Romer's [[Season 5 Auditions|audition]] consisted of singing "Angel" while playing the guitar. Although [[Howie Mandel]] voted "No," [[Piers Morgan]] and [[Sharon Osbourne]] both voted "Yes," sending her to the Vegas Round.
+Debra Romer's [[Season 5 Auditions|audition]] in [[Episode 509]] consisted of singing "Angel" while playing the guitar. Although [[Howie Mandel]] voted "No," [[Piers Morgan]] and [[Sharon Osbourne]] both voted "Yes," sending Debra to the Vegas Round.
-[[File:Debra Romer, 21 ~ America's Got Talent 2010, auditions Chicago|350px|left]]
+[[File:Debra Romer, 21 ~ America's Got Talent 2010, auditions Chicago-0|left|335 px]]
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-== Vegas Round==
+==Vegas Round==
-Debra Romer was one of the Judges' Favorites in the [[Season 5 Vegas Round|Vegas Round]]. She was sorted into the "Female Singers" category. Her performance consisted of singing "Foolish Games" while playing the guitar. Her audition was strong enough for the judges to send her to the Quarterfinals along with [[Alice Tan Ridley]].
+Debra Romer was one of the Judges' Favorites in the [[Season 5 Vegas Round|Vegas Round]]. She was sorted into the "Female Singers" category. Her performance in [[Episode 511]] consisted of singing "Foolish Games" while playing the guitar. Her audition was strong enough for the judges to send her to the Quarterfinals along with [[Alice Tan Ridley]].
-[[File:Female Vocalist Compete ~ America's Got Talent Vegas Week Day-1|350px|left]][[File:The Results ~ America's Got Talent 2010, Vegas Week Day-1|350px|left]]
+[[File:Female Vocalists Compete ~ America's Got Talent Vegas Week Day-1|left|335 px]]
+[[File:The Results - America's Got Talent 2010, Vegas Week Day-1|left|335 px]]
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 ==Quarterfinals==
+Debra Romer's [[Season 5 Quarterfinals|Quarterfinals]] performance in [[Episode 517]] consisted of singing "Dreams" while playing the guitar. She received enough votes to be sent to the Semifinals in [[Episode 518]] instead of [[Luigi]] and [[The Strange Familiar]].
-[[File:Debra Romer ~ America's Got Talent, Top 48 week-3|350px|left]]
+[[File:Debra Romer ~ America's Got Talent, Top 48 week-3-0|left|335 px]]
+[[File:11th Semifinalist Revealed ~ America's Got Talent Top 48 Results-0|left|335 px]]
+==Semifinals==
+Debra Romer's [[Season 5 Semifinals|Semifinals]] performance in [[Episode 527]] consisted of singing "Make You Feel My Love." She did not receive enough votes to be sent to the Finals, eliminating her from the competition in [[Episode 528]] along with [[MURRAY]] and [[Nathaniel Kenyon]], instead of [[Michael Grasso]].
+[[File:Debra Romer ~ America's Got Talent 2nd Semi-finals.-0|left|335 px]]
+[[File:America's Got Talent 2nd Semi-finals The Results 1st part-0|left|335 px]]
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 ==External Links==
-* [http://www.debraromer.com/ Official Site]
+*[http://www.debraromer.com/ Official Site]
-* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Debra-Bethell-Romer/314721486155 Facebook]
+*{{Facebook|pages/Debra-Bethell-Romer/314721486155}}
-* [http://www.youtube.com/user/debraromer YouTube Account]
+*{{YouTube|user/debraromer}}
+*{{Twitter|Debraromer}}
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 [[Category:Season 5 Acts]]
 [[Category:Season 5 Instrumentalists]]
-[[Category:Season 5 Singers]]
-[[Category:Singers]]
 [[Category:Quarterfinalists]]
 [[Category:Season 5 Quarterfinalists]]
 [[Category:Season 5 Semifinalists]]
 [[Category:Semifinalists]]
+[[Category:Female Singers]]
+[[Category:Season 5 Female Singers]]