Pulling inspiration from both her mom and her son, Ashley Smith believes she can be the next American Idol. Get to know Ashley!
Cape Coral native Raul Quijano auditioned because he wanted to be "a superstar" since he was a child. The Cape Coral, FL native discusses his chances in becoming the next American Idol.
"I couldn't describe it in words," Holly Miller said describing her experience with the judges. Discover why the Waverly, OH native feels she's the next American Idol.
With a surprise visit from Randy Jackson at her school, Isabel Gonzalez was nominated to audition for American Idol. Watch as she discusses her story in her own words.
"My life was instantly changing." Na'chelle Fullins-Lovell discusses her quest to be the next American Idol.
Wanting to share his passion for singing with the world, David Willis considered his advancing in the competition a "huge deal". Get to know more about the Mount Dora, FL native.
What happens when the judges say "no"? Watch as "The Miserables" deal with rejection.
Having a mom that is a big fan of the show only helps! Find out more about Durham, NC native Kezban Sauerbier and her quest to be the next American Idol.
Hailing from Chicago, IL Kiara Lanier wanted to prove to herself that she had what it takes. Being inspired by Celine Dion, Lauren Hill and our own Mariah Carey, Kiara feels she's the next American Idol because she is unique like America itself.
"I'm not afraid to be me," says the Indianapolis, IN native Joel Wayman. Find out more about the contestant that says Katherine McPhee has his favorite former Idol finalist.
Courtney Williams overcame her medical setbacks to audition for American Idol. Learn more about this Greenville, MS native.
Having traveled the world to hone his craft, classically trained Chicago, IL native Andrew Jones feels he as the expertise to be the next American Idol.
Stephanie Schimel continues her quest to be the next American Idol by auditioning for our judges. Was her performance enough to send her to Hollywood?
Josh Holiday traveled all the way from Celeste TX, to audition in front of the judges in Chicago. Will he be moving on to Hollywood?