The Idol gals (probably gladly) go solo in Hollywood
We’re in for a big night on American Idol. An hour from now, we’ll be a heck of a lot closer to knowing who we might be voting on in a couple of weeks when the live semifinals are held.
We’re in for a big night on American Idol. An hour from now, we’ll be a heck of a lot closer to knowing who we might be voting on in a couple of weeks when the live semifinals are held.
The female singers finally took center stage on American Idol Wednesday night. Early on in the Hollywood Week episode, Angela Miller stepped before the judges proclaiming, “It’s a girl’s year,” and adding that it’s been too long since a gal prevailed on Idol.
You could say persistence paid off for Mathenee Treco. Three times, he tried out for American Idol and failed.
Nick Boddington turned in the performance of the night on the final solo round for the American Idol guys in Hollywood. Playing the keys himself, he delivered a sparkling version of Grace Potter’s “Stars” that had judge Keith Urban complimenting him on his “beautiful” vocal range.
After Vincent Powell got done impressing the judges with a version of “Rock Me Baby” in the San Antonio auditions, judge Nicki Minaj said she could just imagine him recording a gospel CD. Well, there’s no need to imagine, Ms. Minaj.
Paul Jolley should certainly be prepared for most anything American Idol throws his way. The 22-year-old from Palmersville, Tenn., told his hometown newspaper, the Dresden Enterprise, that he’s competed in more than 100 talent competitions across four states.
We didn’t get to see much of Kevin Harris’ audition during the San Antonio episode of American Idol. But apparently the highlight was his exit from the audition room.
If there’s a sentimental favorite early in Season 12 of American Idol, it’s Lazaro Arbos. We were introduced to the 21-year-old from Naples, Fla., by way of Cuba, at the end of Idol’s Chicago audition episode.
We haven’t seen much of Josh “Jada” Davila on Season 12 of American Idol. But he was featured during Hollywood Week as a member of perhaps the most dysfunctional group Idol producers created.
Josh Holiday is one of the products of American Idol’s small-town tour, launched for the first time in Season 12. He says a friend invited him to go along and audition when the Idol bus stopped in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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Claire Heilig
Claudia B.
Corii
Crystal Nicole
Deejay Young
Dylan Carter
Eli Ward
Elizabeth Evans
Ephraim Owens
Huntley
Jackson Snelling
Jacquie Roar
Jarae Womack
Jason Arcilla
Jenna Marquis
Jordan Rainer
Joslynn Rose
Julia Roome
Juliete Ojeda
Kara Tenae
Kaylee Shimizu
Kristen Bown
Lennon Vanderdoes
Lauren Williams
Lila Forde
LVNDR
Mac Royals
Mara Justine
Ms. Monet
Nini Iris
Noah Spencer
Olivia Eden
Olivia Minogue
Rachel Nguyen
Reid Zingale
Ruby Leigh
RUDI
Sophia Hoffman
Stee
Talakai
Tanner Massey
Taylor Deneen
Tom Nitta
Willie Gomez