Laci Kaye Booth (Livingston, Texas) is a college student and a contestant on the 17th season of American Idol. Laci's music delivers an authentic, country-soul sound. She performs multiple genre's including old and new country, pop, and even 70's and 80's hits. ​She is inspired by artist's such as Stevie Nicks, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley, and Patsy Cline.