Paige Miles' family hadn't heard her singing voice before the top 24 finalist, who hails from Naples, Fla., auditioned for "American Idol."

It looks like stage actor Todrick Hall, who has performed with former "American Idol" star Fantasia in "The Color Purple" on Broadway, will have to work extra

With a huge social media following on Facebook and Twitter even before he performed on "American Idol," top 24 contender Andrew Garcia is already a fan

Bringing an indie classic rock feel to season nine of "American Idol" is platinum-haired Lilly Scott, who hails from Littleton, Colo.

Even if Michael Lynche never makes it to the top on this season's "American Idol," he's still got plenty to celebrate. Lynche, a 26-year-old singer from St.

Only 17 teenage contenders have ever made it to the "American Idol" Top 12, and soulful 17-year-old Katie Stevens is hoping she will add to that count, most of

Idol contestant John Park, the cappella singer from Chicago, was cut Thursday night. He said his Idol highlights included his moment with Shania Twain, and

Radaronline.com calls Idol hopeful Crystal Bowersox the "dreadlocked hippie style singer, with the Janis Joplin vibe."

American Idol hopeful Siobhan Magnus, fresh out of high school musical productions and a local Cape Cod, Mass., band, earned one of the coveted golden tickets

If there's one word that describes Lacey Brown, a 24-year-old singer from Texas with a background in ministry and church music, it's got to be perseverance.

Jose Munoz will not be moving on to the Top 10 men's group, he was bounced from the competition Thursday night. This was the second try at Idol fame for Jose

"American Idol" contestant Alex Lambert isn't shy when asked why he thinks he can be the next winner of the popular TV show. The 19-year-old from North

"Yeah, I think I could definitely use some more experience," Haeley Vaughn told host Ryan Seacrest Thursday night. "I'll do my best."

Janell Wheeler said goodbye Thursday night when she was eliminated from the Idol competition. The Tampa, Fla., native auditioned in Orlando with the song

Tyler Grady was eliminated from the competition Thursday night and will not be moving on to the Top 10 men's group. Grady made a lasting impression with judges