You might say Shubha Vedula owes her spot on American Idol to her older sister Priya. It was Priya who convinced Shubha to submit an online audition to the show — an audition that eventually earned her a spot in front of the judges in Long Beach.
Here’s a personable young pop singer we haven’t seen nearly enough of on Season 12 of American Idol. In fact, our only substantial introduction to Bridget Hermano — she performs as Jett — came on group night in Hollywood.
Two years ago, American Idol seemed to feature an endless stream of 15- and 16-year old singers. This year, just one contestant under 17 has made the Vegas round — 15-year-old Juliana Chayhayed of West Hills, Calif.
Add Jenny Beth Willis to the list of aspiring country singers who have advanced to the Vegas round on American Idol. We met her in last Wednesday’s episode as part of the group Raisin’ Cain.
American Idol took time to introduce us to its singing doctor in the Baton Rouge audition episode. The show didn’t introduce us to its singing nurse, even though she advanced farther on the show.
You’ve gotta love Amber Holcomb’s attitude. Last year, she advanced all the way to Vegas before being cut after a group round performance with eventual finalists Joshua Ledet, Shannon Magrane and another returning Season 12 contestant, Curtis Finch Jr.
Aubrey Cleland told Fox12 in Oregon she has watched every episode of every season of American Idol since the show premiered when she was 8 years old. This year, she’s obviously hoping she’ll be watching the finals from backstage. Except when it’s her turn to sing, of course.
Kamaria Ousley hasn’t gotten a lot of screen time during American Idol Season 12. But she might have made a memorable impression last week as one of The Swagettes.
If you have a good memory, you might remember Melinda Ademi from American Idol Season 10. We were introduced to the teenager and her family in the New Jersey audition episode.
If experience means anything, you have to like Janelle Arthur’s chances during Season 12 of American Idol. And I’m not just talking about the fact that she earned a golden ticket to Hollywood for the third straight year.
