Amber Nelon Stood True to Her Values in American Idol, Allegedly Declining Jennifer Lopez’s Suggestion
Amber Nelon Thompson was a part of The Nelons alongside her parents. The gospel singer previously auditioned for American Idol, where J. Lo was one of the judges.
Amber Nelon, daughter of gospel singers Kelly Nelon and Jerry Thompson, passed away in a tragic Wyoming plane accident on July 26, 2024.
Her sister, Autumn Nelon Streetman, took to her Facebook to pen her raw feelings about being in utter disbelief, which reads,
I don’t have the words to comprehend how I feel right now & I’m not sure when I will, if ever but I do want to take the time to say thank you all for the outpouring love you have sent my family.
On the other hand, Amber Nelon’s husband, Nathan Kistler, also breathed his last in the recent tragic incident that took the lives of four members of The Nelons.
Amber Nelon Stood Firm in Her Belief During American Idol Audition
According to a Facebook post by D.R. Harrison, she auditioned for American Idol, reportedly during Jennifer Lopez’s tenure as one of the judges.
Her performance impressed the entire panel, especially Lopez, who suggested Amber consider a more revealing image to boost her chances of becoming a superstar.
According to the post, Lopez asked Amber,
Listen, I know you mentioned singing Gospel music, but I have to ask – would you consider being more revealing?
That said, Amber, firmly grounded in her Christian faith, declined the suggestion, stating she wouldn’t compromise her values as a child of God,
On The Floor, singer Lopez continued to offer fame and wealth; however, Amber remained true to her values despite multiple attempts to lure her.
Lopez persisted in pressing, stating, “Do you understand what I’m asking? If you show more, I can make you a superstar.”
To which she replied by giving a bold statement that speaks volumes about her trust and belief in god, saying
I am already known by the One who matters most. I’m already famous in His eyes, and that’s all that matters.
Even after respectfully declining the suggestion, Lopez asked Amber for the last time while she was walking out.
Nonetheless, despite the pressure of declining Lopez’s suggestion, Amber chose to walk away gracefully, keeping her faith in god.
Additional Information
- Amber Nelon’s sister, Autumn Nelon, is married to her husband, Jamie Streetman, and shares a daughter, Rhett.
- Gospel singer Amber Nelon and her husband Nathan Kistler didn’t have a baby.
- Amber Nelon and Nathan Kistler married on April 23, 2019. Nathan was an executive director at Hope To The Hill.
