BOTTOM ROW L-R: Megan Corkrey, Jasmine Murray, Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace, Kris Allen and Michael Sarver. Middle Row L-R: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta and Jorge Nunez. Top Row L-R: Matt Giraud, Lil Rounds, Anoop Desai and Scott MacIntyre
Last night on American Idol they changed things up and instead of having American Idol's Top 12, they extended it to Top 13. Out of all the seasons to add another contestant this was not the one to do it. This is hands down the most boring and worst group of singers yet. There is not one singer who is making me go wow, they are the next Kelly Clarkson or David Cook. It is more about their back stories than their voices because none of them have blown me or most of the people I talk to away. Maybe it will get better next week when they start the dreaded theme weeks, but I really think this might be the first season I don't watch to see who will be the next American Idol.
And on a non-contestant note, Kara DioGuardi is the other reason I am considering skipping the rest of this season to Idol. She adds nothing. If I hear her say one more time "What type of artist are you?" or whatever she says I am going to change the channel. Can we go back to 3 Judges next week? Please.
Kris Allen (23) – Currently lives in Conway , AR , but grew up in Jacksonville , AR. Allen is a student at the University of Central Arkansas . He has been singing and playing the guitar since he was 13 years old.
Megan Joy Corkrey (23) – Corkrey lives in Sandy , UT , with her 2-year-old son, Ryder. She has been singing since age 3, and is a self-professed “foodie.”
Anoop Desai (22) – Born and raised in Chapel Hill , NC . Desai is working on his master’s degree at the University of North Carolina . During his undergraduate years, he was a member of the UNC Clef Hangers, an a cappella group.
Matt Giraud (23) – Currently lives in Kalamazoo , MI , but grew up in Ypsilanti , MI . Giraud is a life-long resident of Michigan who graduated from Western Michigan University in 2007. He sings and plays piano in local clubs and hotels.
Danny Gokey (28) – Raised and currently lives in Milwaukee , WI . Gokey is the president and founder of a non-profit organization. In addition to singing, he plays the piano and loves salsa dancing.
Alexis Grace (21) – Born and raised in Memphis , TN. Grace has been singing since she was 7 years old. She was a member of the Concert Choir at the University of Memphis , and enjoys dancing, playing the guitar and taking care of her daughter.
Allison Iraheta (16) – Currently lives in Downey , CA , but originally from Los Angeles , CA. Iraheta is a junior in high school who began singing at age 5. She also enjoys playing the guitar.
Adam Lambert (27) – Lambert grew up in San Diego but currently lives in Hollywood . He began singing at age 10, and has been involved with musical theater for the past eight years.
Scott MacIntyre (23) – Born and raised in Scottsdale, AZ. MacIntyre earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University at age 19, and attended graduate school in London, England. He also plays piano, guitar and drums.
Jasmine Murray (17) – Murray lives in Starkville , MS , and attends The Mississippi School of the Arts. She loves being on stage and has been singing since she was 3 years old.
Jorge Nuñez (21) – Currently resides in Carolina , Puerto Rico, but originally from Cidra, Puerto Rico . Nuñez is in his fourth year at the University of Puerto Rico , Río Piedras. In addition to English and Spanish, Nuñez is also fluent in French.
Lil Rounds (24) – Rounds was raised and currently lives in Memphis , TN , with her husband and three children. Music has always been a part of her life, and she began singing when she was 3 years old.
Michael Sarver (27) – Raised and currently lives in Jasper, TX. Sarver is married with two children and works on an oil rig. He has always dreamed of being a singer/songwriter. Sarver also plays the piano, drums and guitar.
