Gina Glocksen (born July 4, 1984) is a singer who is currently a finalist on the sixth season of American Idol, and works as a dental assistant, and also performs in a cover band. Glocksen grew up in Tinley Park, Illinois, a southern suburb of Chicago and attended Victor J. Andrew High School. She currently lives in Naperville, Illinois. Glocksen has been singing since age 7.
In Season 5, Glocksen auditioned in Chicago and sang “The Power of Love,” which advanced her to Hollywood. In the first round of Hollywood auditions, Glocksen performed “If I Ever Fall In Love Again.” She was eliminated on the final day of Hollywood auditions.
In Season 6, Glocksen had a second chance to audition on American Idol in Memphis, and made it again to Hollywood. During Hollywood week, Gina sang the song “Be My Baby” by the Ronettes, together with Perla Meneses, Jessica Gordon and Marisa Rhodes in group round. On the final day, she performed “Have You Ever Really Love A Woman.” Glocksen finally made into the Top 40, then into the Top 24, and then into the Top 12. She has auditioned for American Idol three times. |
