Billboard Magazine on Ayla Brown
"Ayla Brown may be a blip on last season's "American Idol," finishing at No. 13, but she has parlayed her nanosecond in the spotlight into numerous public appearances and the indie release "Forward." Ironically, the track demonstrates a more soulful vocal stamp than the pageant's top two finalists from 2006, with an AC-ready signature that checks off all variables of a hit: an anthemic display of emotion, production and power ballad triumph, with a chilling, rafter-rousing chorus and inspiring lyrics of taking forward steps. The beautiful 18-year-old Brown is an artist AC has opportunity to own. Katharine McPhee could have learned a lot about aligning ability with apropos material from this lady."
Ayla Is A Gem
"The Reagle found a gem in 19-year-old Ayla Brown, whom they cast as the narrator. Since placing 13th in "American's Idol's" fifth season in 2006... has signed a record contract and performed in numerous shows and events... It's hard to take your eyes off Brown in this show. She's a beautiful, tall, willowy girl who has an appealing stage presence and a lovely way of exchanging glances and flirtations with other characters on the set. She has a beautiful, high soprano voice that she belts out at times."
