Before I start packing for my winter trip to Zurich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels and back to Paris (where I can't wait to explore the Petit Palais paintings and Marne La Valle Village) on Dec 23rd, let me announce the Top 24 of the new American Idol season.
Hats off to the producers and judges for putting together this new group of talents. Good job for the emphasis on marketability, producers! Also, the new House of Blues show as a final audition round has been a smart addition. It really gives the contestants the experience of a "real concert performance" and shows the judges who look and sound like a star before these singers advance to the LIVE show.
Without further ado, here are your new Top 24! ;)
Some Videos From YouTube
Savion Wright - Pumped Up Kicks (Foster the People cover)
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Kat Winston - Miriam (Norah Jones cover)
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Clark Beckham - Love's Not Fair (Original)
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Jaq Mackenzie - Dark Horse (Katy Perry cover)
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Zack Kaltenbach - Wrecking Ball (Miley cover)
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Sarina Joi Crowe - A Thousand Years (Christina Perri cover)
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Cody Fry - Underground (Original)
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