American Idol 12 Top 10 to Perform “Music of The American Idols”, Audience to Pick 11th Idol to Join Tour

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AMERICAN IDOL: Clockwise From Top Left: Lazaro Arbos, Amber Holcomb, Paul Jolley, Curtis Finch, Jr., Janelle Arthur, Kree Harrison, Devin Velez, Burnell Taylor, Angie Miller and Candice Glover. CR: Michael Becker / FOX. Copyright: FOX.

Here’s the press release announcing the American Idol 12 Top 10 finalists. Also: The theme next week will be “Music of the American Idols.” The finalists can pick a song sung by a winner on the show, or in a winner’s post Idol career.

Plus, the Idol’s first group number will be Owl City’s “Shine Your Way,” from the soundtrack of the upcoming Animation comedy, “The Croods.” Synergy! Plus, Bon Jovi and Phillip Phillips will perform on Thursday’s results show.

Read the press release below:

 “AMERICAN IDOL” TOP 10 FINALISTS REVEALED  TOP 10 PERFORM “MUSIC OF THE AMERICAN IDOLS” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

 Bon Jovi and AMERICAN IDOL Winner Phillip Phillips to Perform On Results Show Thursday, March 14, on FOX

 AT&T Allows Audience to Pick 11th Idol to Join “American Idol Live!” Tour this Summer

Tonight in the first LIVE results show of the season from Los Angeles, AMERICAN IDOL revealed the Top 10 finalists, including Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur, Curtis Finch, Jr., Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Amber Holcomb, Paul Jolley, Angie Miller, Burnell Taylor and Devin Velez.

In addition, host Ryan Seacrest announced an exciting new opportunity for fans to choose an 11th Idol to go on the “American Idol Live!” tour this summer, brought to you by AT&T. Next week, AMERICAN IDOL will hold a sing-off between the sixth-place runner-up girl and guy for that coveted spot. This season, AT&T is giving the audience brand-new ways to be involved with the show.

Next week, Wednesday, March 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the Top 10 finalists will perform “Music of the AMERICAN IDOLs,” which includes songs performed by any past IDOL winner.

Tune in the following night, Thursday, March 14 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), as America finds out who received enough votes to continue in the competition and who will be sent home. In addition, world-renowned rock group Bon Jovi will perform their lead single “Because We Can” and quadruple-platinum, Billboard chart-topper and AMERICAN IDOL winner Phillip Phillips will perform “Gone, Gone, Gone,” the second single from his debut album.  “Gone, Gone, Gone” also will serve as the “goodbye” song of the season and will be featured when the IDOL finalists are eliminated each week.

The finalists will also perform their first group number, “Shine Your Way,” from the motion picture soundtrack for the upcoming DreamWorks Animation comedy, “The Croods.” The original track is performed by multi-platinum recording artist Owl City and artist Yuna.

Below are the Top 10 finalists on AMERICAN IDOL who will be vying for America’s vote(s) after their LIVE performances on Wednesday, March 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed):

Janelle Arthur Age: 23
Hometown: Oliver Springs, TN
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JanelleAI12
Twitter: @JanelleAI12

Candice Glover Age: 23
Hometown: St. Helena Island, SC
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CandiceAI12
Twitter: @CandiceAI12

Kree Harrison Age: 22
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KreeAI12
Twitter: @KreeAI12

Amber Holcomb Age: 18
Hometown: Houston, TX
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmberAI12
Twitter: @AmberAI12

Angela Miller Age: 19
Hometown: Beverly, MA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AngieAI12
Twitter: @AngieAI12

Lazaro Arbos Age: 21
Hometown: Naples, FL
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LazaroAI12
Twitter: @LazaroAI12

Curtis Finch, Jr. Age: 25
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CurtisAI12
Twitter: @CurtisAI12

Paul Jolley Age: 23
Hometown: Palmersville, TN
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PaulJolleyAI12
Twitter: @PaulJolleyAI12

Burnell Taylor Age: 19
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnellAI12
Twitter: @BurnellAI12

Devin Velez Age: 18
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DevinAI12
Twitter: @DevinAI12

At the end of each performance show, fans will be able to cast their votes for their favorite contestants.  Viewers will be able to SuperVote – cast multiple votes at one time – via any of these AT&T AMERICAN IDOL VOTE destinations: americanidol.com, the AMERICAN IDOL mobile app (data and message rates may apply) and Facebook. To SuperVote, fans can allocate any number of votes for one contestant or multiple contestants, for a total of 50 votes (across all online voting destinations), and in a unique interactive experience, they can adjust their vote selections as performances happen during the show. When the voting window officially opens, fans can submit their final votes – all at once. [Only fans with a registered Facebook account in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will be able to cast their vote(s) online.]

In addition to online voting, fans will continue to be able to vote during the voting window via toll-free phone lines, as well as text-messaging for AT&T wireless customers (standard text-messaging rates may apply). At the end of each performance show, the phone lines will open for at least two hours and AMERICAN IDOL viewers will be able to vote for their favorite contestant(s) via the toll-free telephone numbers (1-866-IDOLS-01, -02, etc.). AT&T wireless customers can use their cell phones to vote by texting the word “VOTE” to the four-digit short code (5701, 5702, etc.) that corresponds with the contestant of their choice. AMERICAN IDOL voting is managed by Telescope, Inc.

“Like” AMERICAN IDOL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanIdol. Follow the series on Twitter @AmericanIdol and join the discussion at #idol. Also, follow host Ryan Seacrest at @RyanSeacrest, and follow the judges: @MariahCarey; @yo_randyjackson; @nickiminaj; and @keithurban. Download the AMERICAN IDOL app for iOS devices from the App StoreSM; and for Android devices at Google PlayTM Store.** Data rates may apply for app download and usage.

AMERICAN IDOL is produced by 19 Entertainment, a division of Core Media Group, and FremantleMedia North America. The series is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, CEO, XIX Entertainment. Cecile Frot-Coutaz, FremantleMedia, Trish Kinane, FremantleMedia North America; Ken Warwick, FremantleMedia North America; and Nigel Lythgoe, CEO, Nigel Lythgoe Productions also serve as executive producers.

 

 
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  • Anny_nanny

    What I read in the last year as a reaction to Phillip’s choice of songs – at first the fans indignant “not-clear choice”, but then remained happy. Unknown songs show that the singer loves the original singer and ready to dig interesting material, and not only selects songs that all of we heard on the radio. I think misty choice can really connect to the entrant fans, but only if the performance is worthy of the original.

  • dabney c

    None of the people who failed to make Top 10 would win Idol this season.

    Very true. There are no seriously “robbed” people among the ones who didn’t make it. Looks like Nigel made sure that his picks stood out in a super-obvious way against the competition.

    So, even though none of the ones who failed to make top 10 would win, there are a few who would give some of the chosen top 10 a run for their money. Bringing in 2 more people to compete for a tour spot would up everyone’s game. As it stands now, it’s only a race to 9th place.  Much less at stake when you’re only competing to not be eliminated.

    Anyway, you’re most likely right, and the singoff will be exactly what Ryan announced: an 11th spot on the tour. *yawn*.

    Nigel is killing the show for me this year.

  • dabney c

    Ugh.

  • Larc

    I suspect a lot of the different Idol things this season are FOX’s ideas, not Nigel’s.  I also suspect FOX may learn they are no better at running Idol than Nigel is.

  • MissMyEm

    I wonder if they’ll put every song from every winner in the song selections? I wouldn’t put it past Idol to omit some of the winners better songs.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1759402889 Natalie Blake

    Egads, this is a TERRIBLE theme!! I like that this will bring us more modern music, and that Idol songs so far this year have included contemporary hits. But I’ve always said it, and will say it again…an Idol contender should NEVER take on a former (successful) Idol’s song!! It sets them up to be compared to that Idol, who is someone pretty fresh in our memories, and very rarely can they make the song sound better than the original. I predict a whole lotttt of train wrecks this week. : (

  • brave Kaka

    yuna!!!

  • Patrick Tang

    I think Angie singing Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Already Gone’ would be a interesting choice, but also a ironic one. (After singing ‘Never Gone’)

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/KUERDPR4UGX4SGQBAWPNCBP6UY Ria

    Angela is a smart contestant.  She performed one of her own songs in Hollywood.  She performed a Colton song recently.  I will be shocked if she performs a song that has already been done on the she if she has the option to perform something else.  I expect her to choose a piano driven post-Idol song from Kris Allen or David Cook. There are several she could pick.

  • http://www.facebook.com/izzat.hassan.9 Izzat Hassan

    or maybe u can try youtube??duh..

  • maymay

    My dream is some contestant`s GGG cover version is on Wednesday and Phillip`s live and studio versions are on Thursday. How Phenomenal and Epic. I know it`s impossible but fantastic.

    I don`t mind anyone performs Home. Why not? It`s a great song.

  • bridgette12

    Come on, have you looked at that group of singers, there’s not one of them the least bit interested in P2 or his music. It’s not their cup of tea. He might be the latest winner, but they don’t care.  

  • Patrick Tang

    On Youtube, type in ‘Angie Miller’ + ‘Home’.

    Tadaa

  • Lobilobi

    don’t even dream hahahaha

  • Lobilobi

    did you see the Billboard news about the Idol pcking songs, you might be surprised, everybody here thought they’d only take Kelly and Carrie’s songs but Kelly was not even mentionned

  • TheOther

    Come on, have you looked at that group of singers, there’s not one of them the least bit interested in P2 or his music. It’s not their cup of tea. He might be the latest winner, but they don’t care.

    In the Billboard interview, Candice Glover said her favorite Idol song was Home.  Ditto music director Ray Chew.  Angie Miller has performed a cover of it on You Tube.  Since there doesn’t appear to be anyone in Phillip’s genre this season, I can see where it may be not be harder for them.

  • Anny_nanny

    Paul – “We’ve Got Tonight”? Phillip hates this performance, but Jimmy was very proud.
    I know it’s WOW-moment, no one must sing this song in this season.

  • http://twitter.com/jazzontherocks Jules Alveria

    “I don’t think Paul is going to win. The prototype is earnest, humble and wholesome, likeable, crushable white male who seems “authentic”… that’s more Lazaro than Paul from what I’ve seen IMO. He’s the closest to the ideal in the bunch even if he’s not exactly white.”
    I just looked up their auditions again. It turns out that description also fits Paul. “Idol” portrayed his audition as one of the most inspiring and emotional. He was likable, humble and grounded, which surprises me that he’s the one the judges are throwing under the bus this time. That being said, I do agree it’s a girl season. 

  • http://www.realitywithoutapologies.blogspot.com/ lisakn

    Candice Glover is the best IMO. She controls the song each and every time she sings. She makes it look so easy and her performance is always to flawless.
    Jimmy was right about Angie, she is like watching a beauty pageant, so boring, imo.
    I think Curtis will go home tonight. Not a lot of people like him from reading around.
    I don’t know how Janelle is still there.
    Lorenzo’s performance was horrible.
    Face it..this year is a bore. The only singer I look forward to singing is Candice.

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