When the April 17 episode of American Idol season 21 aired, something strange happened when host Ryan Seacrest announced that one of the 26 finalists had dropped out of the competition but didn’t bother to reveal their name. Instead, Seacrest revealed that former season 21 contestant Paige Anne would fill the void.
Learn about Paige Anne’s parents in the Wiki article below.
American Idol: Who Are Paige Anne’s Parents?
Although Ryan did not reveal the identity of the contestant who left, singer Beckett McDowell confirmed via an Instagram story that he had made it to the Top 26. Speculation that Beckett was the one leaving the show began on Sunday (April 15) when the show’s official Instagram shared a video of the Top 26, which featured Beckett.
Paige Anne, who was beaten by Megan Danielle at the end of Hollywood Week by a small margin, became the “first replacement” to return to the show. “I said goodbye to ‘Idol’ and everything. Then I got invited back. Everything happens for a reason,” Paige said.
Paige made a huge return to the hit ABC show with an impressive performance of Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” – a performance that left even the judges feeling like they made a mistake by not letting Paige make it into the Top 26 in the first place.
Speaking more about Paige Anne’s music career, she is the lead singer of the country-rock cover band Almost Famous. At the age of 16, she has had experience singing the national anthem at Monster Energy SuperCross, Lucas Pro Oil MotorCross, Utah Jazz basketball games, Arizona Diamondbacks baseball games, and the Idaho State Fair.
Meet Launie Anne, Paige Anne Mom
Paige’s mother, Launie Anne, has been a huge supporter. After her daughter returned to the Top 26 of American Idol Season 21, Launie took to Instagram to write, “My baby girl is back! American Idol has invited her back to join the #Top26. I’m asking everyone to vote for my Paige Anne. She’s worked so hard and this 2nd chance is a huge door open!”
Following Paige’s 16th birthday in September 2022, Launie posted a photo of herself and her daughter on Instagram and wrote, “My newest 16 year old…and taller than her mom…this is a weird feeling…”
More information about Launie, her parents are Kenneth Leon Tuckett (father) and Cindy Tuckett (mother). Unfortunately, her father passed away on April 9, 2008, at the age of 53 after a long battle with Primary AL Amyloidosis. Launie’s siblings include two older brothers, Dustin and Eric Tuckett.
According to radaris.com, Launie Anne will turn 44 in 2023. She celebrates her birthday on April 20 every year.
Paige’s mother, Launie, juggles multiple jobs. Her first job was as Head of Operations at White Pine Charter School, where she has worked since April 2021. Her second job was as Owner and General Manager at Different Property Management (since June 2011), where she manages rentals and Airbnb listings for her clients.
Launie’s third and perhaps biggest job of all is as a real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty East Idaho, where she started in August 2007. She specializes in all areas of Hard Assets, including Property Management, Airbnb, Investments and Construction, and helps people buy and sell homes.
Launie previously worked as a real estate broker at WinStar Realty.
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Is Launie Anne on Instagram?
You can find Launie Anne on Instagram at @launielou, where she has nearly 700 followers. Launie also has over 2.3k friends on Facebook, where she uses her name.
Meet Paul Stembridge, Paige Anne’s Father
Paige Anne’s father, Paul Stembridge, is currently in Hollywood cheering on his daughter on the biggest stage of American Idol. On April 19, 2023, he shared, “In Hollywood, CA for American Idol with Paige Anne and Nick Stembridge at Lucifer’s Pizza. I love these two! Go PAIGE!” Paul also urged his Facebook followers to vote for his daughter, Paige Ann.
On September 19, 2022, Paul celebrated his little girl’s 16th birthday.
Born in July 1973, Paul is 49 years old at the time of this writing.
Idaho Falls native Paul Stembridge owns Stembridge Holdings, LLC. Since August 2021, he has also been a consultant at Compass Academy.
Previously, Paul worked as a government instructor, business teacher, and school counselor in Terreton, Idaho for the past 12 years.
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Is Paul Stembridge on Instagram?
No, Paul Stembridge is not on Instagram. You can only find him on Facebook.
Related FAQs
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Are Paige Anne’s parents still married?
Unfortunately, Paige Anne’s parents are no longer married. After separating, Paige’s mother, Launie, remarried a man named Colby Shelman on May 14, 2010.
Likewise, Paige’s father, Paul Stembridges, also remarried Megan.
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Where do Paige Anne’s parents live?
Although separated, Paige’s parents, Paul and Launie, still live in the same place, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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How many children do Paige Anne’s parents have?
Paige Anne’s parents only have two children from their relationship. Besides Paige, they also have a son named Nick.
Launie has three more children, a son named Jack and two daughters, from her marriage to Colby Shelman. Launie’s son, Jack, turns 9 in September 2022.
Paul and his wife Megan also welcomed twins in 2015.