Shannon McGough
Contestant #66521
Shannon McGough (pronounced "McGoff") works in her parents' meat shop, Dan's Meat Market. She is also gifted with the ability to belch very loudly on demand.
Shannon's mother pointed out various pictures in their store, including awards and pictures of her winning female vocalist of the year in the 7-12 age group, Okeechobee Idol, and South Florida Idol.
Shannon was dressed like a 1980s pop star, almost along the lines of Cyndi Lauper.
Shannon sang Janis Joplin's Cry Baby, but despite her awards, she sang with absolutely no melody whatsoever. Simon was not impressed, and all three judges were confused. Despite Simon urging her not to sing more, Shannon slipped into Aretha Franklin's Chain of Fools.
Shannon insisted that no one had ever told her that she couldn't sing, but now she has.
