David Cook
'American Idol' Finalist
Currently living in Tulsa, OK, David Cook grew up in Blue Springs, MO, but was born in Houston, TX and graduated from Central Missouri State University in 2006. He has been singing since he was in the 2nd grade and also plays the guitar. Cook was a member of two bands, Axium and MWK.
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David Archuleta
ELIMINATED May 21
Born in Miami, FL, David Archuleta grew up in Murray, UT, where he began singing at age seven. Currently a junior at Murray High School, he has performed with an a cappella choir group and plays the piano. His youthful exuberance impressed the judges from day one of auditions.
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Syesha Mercado
ELIMINATED May 15
Currently living in Miami, FL, although she grew up in Sarasota, Syesha Mercado was a member of The Drum Studio All-Stars Band and has a strong background in theatre and dancing. She began singing when she was three years old.
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Jason Castro
ELIMINATED May 7
Currently living in Rockwall, TX, but having been born in Dallas and raised in Rowlett, TX, Jason Castro grew up playing drums and performed with a band called Keeping Lions. Before auditioning for 2008's "American Idol," Castro was majoring in Construction Science at Texas A&M University.
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Brooke White
ELIMINATED April 30
Brooke White, who currently lives in Van Nuys, CA, grew up in Mesa, AZ. Before auditioning for "American Idol," White was a nanny. She has performed as a solo artist with a backup band. White began singing at age 15 and also plays the piano and guitar, with her vocal skills and piano playing impressing all three judges during Hollywood week.
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Carly Smithson
ELIMINATED April 23
Currently living in San Diego, CA, but having been born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Smithson made her singing debut in “Les Misérables” at the Olympic Theatre in native city. Smithson moved to Los Angeles at age 13 to pursue her singing career. Before auditioning for "American Idol," she was working in a bar and running a tattoo shop with her husband. Her first time auditioning for the show, her work visa was an issue, but the second time auditioning for "Idol" was the charm, with all three judges unanimous in their appreciation for her powerful voice.
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Kristy Lee Cook
ELIMINATED April 16
Currently living in Selma, OR, but having been born in Seattle, WA, Kristy Lee Cook has sung for crowds since she was 13 years old. Prior to auditioning for "American Idol," Cook raised and trained horses. She plays the piano and was a member of the band Sixshooter.
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Michael Johns
ELIMINATED April 10
Currently living in Los Angeles, judge favorite Michael Johns was born in Perth, Australia. He moved to the U.S. in 1998 to attend Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College in Tifton, GA, then moved to Buckhead, GA outside of Atlanta to pursue singing. Johns began performing at the age of 5 and also plays the guitar. He was a member of a band called The Rising.
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Ramiele Malubay
ELIMINATED April 2
Ramiele Malubay currently lives in Miramar, FL, but was born in Saudi Arabia and spent her early years in the Philippines. She has been singing since she was 12 years old. Before "American Idol," she was attending school and was a hostess at a local sushi restaurant. She also plays the piano and guitar.
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Chikezie Eze
ELIMINATED March 26
Currently living in Inglewood, CA, Chikezie Eze began singing when he was 13 years old. Before auditioning for "American Idol," he was a T.S.A. (Transportation Security Administration) screener and a cashier. He also studied singing at Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, CA.
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Amanda Overmyer
ELIMINATED March 19
Raised and currently living in Mulberry, IN, Amanda Overmyer is a health-care specialist dealing predominantly in respiratory issues and is earning a bachelor’s degree in business management. She was lead singer for the band Steeleto and the "American Idol" judges have often compared her sound to Janis Joplin. In her spare time, Overmyer loves riding her motorcycle.
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David Hernandez
ELIMINATED March 12
Born and raised in Glendale, AZ, David Hernandez began singing at age 6. He has performed at Urban Network Events, “Arizona Idol,” and in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade. He has been a member of the bands Tribét and Straight Up.
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