I just finished watching the ‘rerun’ of the 3 hour special episode of American Idol season 9. Those episodes are episode 11, where the first 7 finalists were announced and episode 12 where the rest of the 17 semi finalists were revealed!



Anyway, without further a-do, here’s the long list of 24 semi finalists for American Idol’s ninth season!

Aaron Kelly
Age: 16 – This kid reminded me of the young David from couple of season ago> David A.
Hometown: Sonestown, PA

Alexander “Alex” Lambert
Hometown: North Richland Hills, TX

Andrew Garcia
Hometown: Moreno Valley, CA
Andrew Garcia could be an American favorite. Did you see him cries when he was told he’s in the top 24? He said he’s usually a cool guy… then he sob.

Ashley Makailah Rodriguez
Hometown: Boston, MA

Casey James – Another one of my favorite.. and Karen loves him too!
Hometown: Dallas/Fort Worth

Christopher “Chris” Golightly
***Sings “Stand by Me” at audition

Crystal(l) Bowersox
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Janell Wheeler
Hometown: Orlando, FL

Jermine Sellers
Age: 25
Hometown: Joliet, IL

John Park
Go asian guy!

Jose (Joe) Muñoz
Go,.. errr. asian guy?

Katie Stevens
Boston Audition

Katelyn Epperly
Hometown: Des Moines, IA

Lacey Brown
Age: 23
Hometown: Amarillo, TX

Lee DeWyze
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Lillian “Lilly” Scott
Hometown: Denver/Boulder, Colorado

Michael Lynche
**Rumored to have been Dqed, but I believe he is still in the competition What?!
Also known as Big Mike.. I love this guy, he’s real good

Michelle Delamor
Age: 19
Hometown: Miami Beach, FL

Paige Miles
Age: 23
Hometown: Houston, TX

Siobhan Magnus
Audition City: Boston

Todrick Hall
Age: 22
Hometown: Plainview, TX

Tyler Grady
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tylergrady?ref=ts
Season 9 Hollywood interview
Twitter: http://twitter.com/_TylerGrady_

Tyler’s one of my favorite.. He’s the drummer turned front man!