They waited in lines in seven cities for their chance to audition for Simon, Paula and Randy. The list has been whittled down from more than 100,000 people to 24. Who will make it to the top 12? Read on to get Kidzworld's American Idol predictions!
Lindsey Cardinale
Age: 19
Hometown: Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Fave Music: John Mayer and Norah Jones.
Pro: She's had consistently good performances throughout the competition.
Con: She's a dead ringer for American Idol Season 2 reject Julia Demato.
Mikalah Gordon
Age: 17
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada.
Fave Music: Michael Jackson and Alicia Keys.
Pro: She has a smoky sound and funky, pop star style.
Con: The hyper, controversial youngster said that she would buy her mother breast implants if she wins, making you question if she entered the contest for the money.
Sarah Mather
Age: 22
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina.
Fave Music: Justin Timberlake and Gwen Stefani.
Pro: She's got the right look and a strong voice. Like Clay and Fantasia, she's from NC, which could have a lucky charm.
Con: She's from NC - the fans might be inclined to pick someone from another
state.
Jessica Sierra
Age: 19
Hometown: Tampa, Florida.
Fave Music: Elton John and Christina Aguilera.
Pro: She has a great voice for not having had any formal singing training.
Con: She needs to tone down her makeup and work on her overdone style.
Vonzell Soloman
Age: 20
Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida.
Fave Music: Usher and Beyonce.
Pro: She has four years of classical singing training under her belt and has a soulful, Aretha Franklin vibe.
Con: We can't quite place it, but there's something missing.
Carrie Underwood
Age: 21
Hometown: Checotah, Oklahoma.
Fave Music: George Michael and Kelly.
Pro: She plays guitar and piano and has taken over the role of the innocent, country-singing farm girl.
Con: She may be little too na�ve to handle the bright lights of Hollywood.
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