American Idol Season 9’s Top 12 Finalists Revealed

American Idol unveiled its twelve finalists last night, with a last round of four eliminations that TIME Magazine calls “questionable” and “insane.”

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Joe Munoz – American Idol 9 Top 24

20-year-old Joe Munoz is from Huntington Park, CA and one of American Idol season 9 Top 24 contestants.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: No

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: I started singing at the age of 12 in middle school in Guaymas, Mexico. My music teacher made me sing.

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: Be Yourself.

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Celine Dion

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: Michael Bublé

Michelle Delamor – American Idol 9 Top 24

22-year-old Michelle Delamor is from Miami, Florida and one of American Idol season 9 Top 24 contestants.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: I took a few lessons right before Hollywood week.

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: At about 5 in the children’s choir at church.

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: Don’t tell me they sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon. – Kevin Ross

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Pink

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: Michael Jackson

John Park – American Idol 9 Top 24

21-year-old John Park is from Northbrook, IL and one of American Idol season 9 Top 24 contestants.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: I took voice lessons for 1 year before college.

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: 7th grade choir.

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: “Smile, though your heart is aching, smile, even though it’s breaking…

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Joss Stone, Theresa Andersson

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Jamie Cullum, John Legend.

Lilly Scott – American Idol 9 Top 24

20-year-old Lilly Scott is from Denver, Colorado and one of American Idol season 9 Top 24 contestants.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: Been taking singing lessons for as long as I can remember.

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: In the womb!

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: A dream is just a wish without a plan.

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Janis Joplin

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: George Harrison

Casey James – American Idol 9 Top 24

27-year-old Casey James is from Forth Worth, TX and one of American Idol season 9 Top 24 contestants.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: No.

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: 1 or 2 years old. Before I talked.

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: Be happy in your situation. It could always be worse.

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Mindy Smith

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: Doyle Bramhall II

Lacey Brown – American Idol 9 Top 24

24-year-old Lacey Brown is from Amarillo, TX and one of American Idol season 9 Top 24 contestants.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: No

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: When I was 12 or 13 years old I sang for the very first time in my bedroom.

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: Do what you love to do and you’ll never work another day in your life.

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Patsy Cline

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: Pete Yorn

Alex Lambert – American Idol 9 Top 24

19-year-old Alex Lambert is from North Richard Hills, TX and one of American Idol season 9 Top 24 contestants.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: No

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: When I was about nine.

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: Every man dies, but not every man truly lives.

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Colbie Caillat

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: John Lennon

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