What Do Scott Brown, Massachusetts, and American Idol Have in Common?

Scott Brown and American Idol connected?

People love making connections. Who hasn’t heard of the game Six Degrees to Kevin Bacon? So - down to brass tacks; what’s the connection between Massachusetts, Scott Brown, and American Idol? I thought you might. Do you want to know where to get the cheapest personal loans, too? Not now? OK, we’ll talk about that later.

The first part — the connection between Scott Brown and Massachusetts — is well-known. Scott Brown, a Republican, is the Senator who won a special election in Massachusetts, highly regarded as “one of the bluest” states in the U.S. He also pledged not to vote for Obama’s health care package, and it doesn’t look good for that bill. So Scott Brown, Massachusetts Senator, is kind of a big deal.

Scott Brown and American Idol

A lot of people think Scott Brown and Massachusetts is a big deal, and a lot of people think American Idol is a big deal. There’s probably not a huge crossover there, but though these two entities may not have the same fan base, they do have something in common. Scott Brown’s daughter, Ayla Brown, was a contestant on American Idol season five.

Regardless of my political beliefs, I do find it pretty interesting that the Senator who filled a Kennedy’s seat comes from a family that seems to like being in the spotlight. Ayla Brown might not ring any bells for most American Idol fans, but hardcore fans might remember her from the Top 16 in Season 5.

Ayla Brown, season two

Still, making it to the top 16 was enough to get her noticed. Scott Brown’s victory in the Massachusetts Senate race appears to be getting her back into the limelight. If you go by some of the most popular google searches recently, Scott Brown is one of the most famous people in the US. So, will some of his fame result in Ayla Brown getting a second chance at singing stardom? Stranger things have happened.

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