Jax voted into ‘American Idol’ Top 12

East Brunswick's Jax has advanced into the "American Idol" Top 12 and is looking to continue her success on the show by revisiting her audition song along with the rest of the hopefuls.

In her first live performance from Hollywood on a show with the theme "Back to the Beginning," Jax (Jackie Cole) sat at a grand piano and put her own spin on the Beatles classic "I Want To Hold Your Hand" that starting out slowly and then picked up the tempo.

As her parents, John and Jill Miskanic, cheered wildly, the panel of judges was impressed by Jax. Judge Keith Urban said he would have been happy with just the slower version.

"That was so beautiful up there," the country star said.

Jennifer Lopez  told Jax, "You are just as compelling now as the first time you walked in. It was really, really great."

Harry Connick Jr. called her performance "nice work."

"Still feels unreal - I've grown every day, and I'm excited to revisit my audition song," tweeted Jax during the show. "Feeling so blessed right now. My entire body is shaking. Thank you guys for pushing me towards my dream. I never imagined going this far."

The results will be announced on Thursday night's show as one more contestant is sent home.

It was also announced on Wednesday night that the show's mentor, Big Machine Label Group CEO Scott Borchetta, will sign the winner to a contract. His label is home to Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line and The Band Perry.

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