An absolute joy to have this band back at the house, they started their Irish tour last night, so if you want to catch them along their way, check out their page The Petersens. Here's one of my bluegrass favourites, the Fox. Ellen Petersen - Banjo & Vocals Katie Petersen - Fiddle & Vocals Matt Petersen - Guitar & Vocals Julianne Petersen - Mandolin & Vocals Karen Petersen - Bass Emmett Franz - Dobro Ger O Donnell - Bouzouki & Vocals Thanks to Randy Franz for the camerawork! | Ger O Donnell

What do you think: Will bluegrass vocalist Ellen Petersen impress our judges? There's only one way to find out, TOMORROW at 8/7c on FOX! | American Idol

Ellen Petersen AI14 is heading to Hollywood! You saw her audition tonight, and now she talks with us about her banjo and her performance with the American Idol judges. Keep with with Ellen's journey by liking her page (above) and following her on twitter: @ellenapetersen | Julie Baker

Ellen Petersen AI14 will be on American Idol tomorrow night at seven. Petersen is a Branson Native, C of O, and now potentially a season 14 contender. She sat down with us to talk Idol! | Julie Baker

OMG! So adorable!! That was DOG-TASTIC!!! | Animals Got Talent