Angela "Angie" Kristine Miller (born February 17, 1994) is an American musician, vocalist, and singer–songwriter. She is currently a Top 4 finalist on the 12th season of American Idol.
Miller was born in Beverly, Massachusetts. She is the daughter of Guy and Tana Miller, and younger sister of Jonathan Miller. As of 2013, Miller's parents pastor an Assemblies of God church, known as Remix Church, which is located in Salem, Massachusetts.
When Miller was a child, doctors discovered that the protective covering over her eardrum was no longer there. She has had two surgeries to insert tubes in her ears. A month before her American Idol audition in New York in September 2012, she was fitted with silicon spray ear plugs. She is partially deaf, with 20 percent hearing loss in her right ear and 40 percent in her left.
Miller graduated from Beverly High School in 2012. She was a member of the school choir for four years and the honors vocal ensemble for one year. She performed in multiple school musicals, appearing in the role of Miss Dorothy in a rendition of Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Before her American Idol debut, Miller served as one of the lead singers of the worship band at Remix Church. An active member in her father's church, she supported the church by leading music groups.
Miller auditioned in New York City, with "Mamma Knows Best."In the final round of auditions held in Hollywood, she played the piano and performed her original song "You Set Me Free", which has been viewed over 3.5 million times on YouTube.
On March 7, 2013, Miller was voted into the Top 10, following her performance of "I Surrender" by Celine Dion. After the tabulation of public votes, it was announced that she was one of the night's top three contestants, along with Candice Glover and Kree Harrison. On April 3, 2013, Miller performed a rendition of "Bring Me To Life" by Evanescence; the following night, public votes revealed that she was named one of the top three contestants along with Lazaro Arbos and Kree Harrison. During an interview with Ryan Seacrest, current judge Mariah Carey stated: "We all know the incredible talent Angie has, it's just something brilliant, and that is the reason why we are here, to discover new talented singers and give them the chance to become great stars. So I admit that I will be completely happy and thankful to everyone if this girl is crowned winner of this season. Although, no matter what happens I swear I will support and help her to become a famous singer. "
