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American Idol Season 9’s Top 12 Finalists Revealed

cd — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:51:08 +0000

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

The four contestants who missed the cut were Todrick Hall, Katelyn Epperly, Lilly Scott and Alex Lambert. Todrick and Katelyn’s exit were kinda expected but the elimination of Lilly and Alex shocked Idol fans and critics. Many believed both Lilly and Alex were strong contenders for the title since they have something new to offer but now they’re gone.

But the show must go on. Here are your Final 12 America (and the rest of the world):

AARON KELLY

ANDREW GARCIA

CASEY JAMES

CRYSTAL BOWERSOX

DIDI BENAMI

KATIE STEVENS

LACEY BROWN

LEE DEWYZE

MICHAEL LYNCHE

PAIGE MILES

SIOBHAN MAGNUS

TIM URBAN

Joe Munoz – American Idol 9 Top 24

cd — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:30:31 +0000

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

cd — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:27:06 +0000

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

cd — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:24:16 +0000

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

cd — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:21:45 +0000

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

cd — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:18:39 +0000

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

cd — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:51:13 +0000

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

cd — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:47:56 +0000

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

Katie Stevens – American Idol 9 Top 24

cd — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:44:30 +0000

17-year-old Katie Stevens is from Middlebury, CT and one of American Idol season 9 Top 24 contestants.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: A couple of months.

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: 3 years old.

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: It’s an opportunity, take it and run.

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Whitney Houston

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: Jason Mraz

Aaron Kelly – American Idol 9 Top 24

cd — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:56:06 +0000

16-year-old Aaron Kelly is from Sonestown, PA.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: I went to vocal lessons 3 times to learn how to control my breathing.

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: When I was 9.

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: Don’t let the fear of falling hold you down.

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban

Ashley Rodriguez – American Idol 9 Top 24

cd — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:08:11 +0000

22-year-old Ashley Rodriguez is from Chelsea, MA.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: I was a voice principal at Berklee College of Music and just finished in December.

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: I started singing when I was 4 or 5 years old. My 1st solo was in my 1st grade Christmas play.

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: Everything happens for a reason.

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Beyonce/Whitney Houston

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

Andrew Garcia – American Idol 9 Top 24

cd — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:05:13 +0000

24-year-old Andrew Garcia is from Moreno Valley, CA.

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

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: 5 years ago

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: Live for today

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Adele, Charice Pempengco, Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Smokie Norful, Musiq Soulchild