Overcoming this condition, Dressel had a successful initial audition for American Idol in Orlando, Florida.

[4] In spite of her elimination from the show, Dressel's "beautiful voice" had an immediate impact on the Idol judges and on Simon Cowell in particular.

During that broadcast, Dressel stated she is enrolling in an online schooling program to earn her degree, due to the possibility of her future relocation.

"[13] She won the FFA's Talent Contest in 2003 and in 2005 performing a duet with friend and classmate Logan Palmer.

[1] While in 10th grade, Dressel and her friend Logan Palmer tried out for the TV show Can You Duet in Nashville, Tennessee, performing the Dixie Chicks song "Long Time Gone".

[16] Dressel considers Martina McBride, Sara Evans, and Reba McEntire musical influences in her life.

Dressel also was exposed to a lot of Outlaw Country in her youth, as a result of her father's musical interests.

[12] Jim Lanier, the music director of the church stated, "She has the most precious voice; everybody loves to hear her sing.

"[4] The band performs some songs written by Dressel, including "The End", "Not Worth the Wait," "Coming Back Around", and "Hear It From Me.

"[12] When talking with Ryan Seacrest prior to her audition performance for season 9 of American Idol, Dressel said the condition made her a "little uncomfortable" but that "when it comes to chasing your dreams and going after what you want, to set that to the side and do it."

The weekend of June 5, 2010, Dressel made a surprising visit to Evans, Georgia, to meet up with a young girl who has the same condition.

"[12] Courage to Smile, a support group for people with facial paralysis and their families, credits Dressel as an inspiration for their formation.

Although not televised by Fox, Dressel's first round song during Hollywood Week was "A Little Past Little Rock", which is originally sung by Lee Ann Womack.

Shelby's groupmates included Audri Vargas, Candice Glover and Kelsey Laverack/Rey, who later appeared on The Voice.

[24] Dressel auditioned for American Idol's tenth season in Nashville, Tennessee during the weekend of July 17, 2010.

A personal video, with a performance of Miranda Lambert's song "White Liar" has had over 900 views in less than three months.

[28] When Dressel returned to her hometown, the radio station WWOJ 99.1 FM, invited her for an "on-air" interview.

When pondering her return to her hometown, she said, "It'll be fun getting to play for everybody back home because they've seen somebody from their town go to Hollywood and be on national television.

On her show, DeGeneres said, "There's a girl named Shelby who I thought was really amazing," when she told her guests and viewers of Dressel's scheduled appearance.

[30] When reflecting on her Idol experience, Dressel said,"Walking away from it, I've gained a lot of knowledge, like working with different people, being under that kind of pressure and being around cameras all the time.

"[27] Dressel performs her original songs, including: "Not Worth the Wait", "Hear It From Me", "The End", and "Coming Back Around."

After her journey on season 9 of American Idol, Dressel performed in a welcome home concert on March 6, 2010 at Witham Chevrolet in Avon Park, Florida.

[2] After her return home concert, Dressel performed later that evening at Duffer's Sports Grille, in Sebring, Florida.

Dressel also performed at the CTE Annual Hoedown, located at the Cracker Trail Elementary School in Sebring on March 25, 2010.

The song, titled "Graduation Road", was written especially for the service by Doug Andrews and David Hale, staff members of the college.

[32] Dressel, along with Fran Cosmo (the former lead singer of Boston), and Gibson Cage appeared together at the Four Points Sheraton Château Élan, in Sebring on May 30, 2010.

Dressel, her brother Scott, and Dave McDonald were scheduled for future appearances at Duffer's Sports Grille throughout the Summer of 2010.

[31] On April 6, 2010, Dressel was at Highlands County Courthouse in Sebring, Florida for Heartland For Children, which promotes child abuse awareness.

[37] Dressel performed at an event benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Highlands County on April 16, 2010.

[8] Dressel is scheduled to perform at a benefit concert on November 13, 2010, in Martinez, Georgia, to support the Augusta Christian's Senior Mission Trip.