Shelby Tweten Overcomes Bipolar Disorder, Receives Golden Ticket

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We're accustomed to our heartstrings being pulled on American Idol. We enter each early round audition prepared for some kind of moving story that producers hope will endear a contestant to the audience at home.

But Shelby Tweten still got us.

This Minnesota native was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in March, has suffered from depression since fourth grade and relies on singing with her mother to overcome the worst of her disease. It's an inspiring story and that, along with a strong voice, earned Shelby a ticket to Hollywood:

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Shelby Tweten American Idol Audition

Watch the audition above and then check out another we enjoyed from Idol's Aspen showcase, as Haley Smith took us back to the 1970s.