American Idol Season 9: The Road to Hollywood

The final audition show before Hollywood week. Let's check out these talented and non talented singers.

Jessica Furney-sang "Footprints in the Sand" co-written by Simon Cowell and sung by Leona Lewis; she has improved since last season; Jessica's coming back to Hollywood--Unanimous from the judges

Amanda Shectman-does celebrity impressions; she is an actress; Simon likes her; she pleaded and begged Simon to put her through to the next round in Hollywood; 4 yeses--Simon said yes; Amanda's off to Hollywood and hopefully she'll make the top 24--12 guys and 12 girls

Lee Dwyze-sang Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine"; we will see her in the Hollywood round

Crystal Bowersox-sang Janis Joplin's "Another Piece of My Heart"; we will root for her in Hollywood

Lacey Brown-tried out in Season 8, went to Hollywood and came close to making the semifinals; sang Judy Garland's "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"; one of Kara's favorites; Lacey gets a second chance in Hollywood!!

Stephanie Fisher-idolizes Victoria Beckham; sang "Fever" by Peggy Lee; this is her 7th time--hoped seven is her lucky number; she can't sing a note in tune!!; no golden ticket; maybe she will be back in season 10--her eighth time

Rachel Hubbard, Thaddeus Johnson, Genesis Moore--16 years old, talented and will compete in the Hollywood round

Adrian Chandthi-17 years old; 6"8--he's taller than me!!--has too many nicknames to list; sang Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love with You"; his voice sounds like a 10 year old boy; he should play basketball instead of sing

Michael Lynche-expecting his first child; sang "Unchained Melody"--Simon's favorite song; he is a singing teddy bear--the ladies will fall in love with him; he's off to Hollywood!!

Didi Benami-her best friend passed away 4 years ago; sang "Hey Jude" by the Beatles; the judges unanimously put through to Hollywood; Hope your best friend is smiling up there, Didi!!

Aaron Kelly-16 years old; adopted; sang Miley Cyrus' "The Climb"; good audition; very cool to listen to a guy singing a Miley Cyrus song; the girls will like him; 4 yeses

Kimberly Bishop-sang Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl"; out of tune; no golden ticket; she looked hot!!

Shaddaii Harris-sang "I Keep Falling in Love" by Alicia Keys; needs to work on her voice; no chance of winning the competition

Hope Johnson-has 6 sisters and a brother; her family was poor when she was young; music is her escape; she has a beautiful tone but needs to work on her phrasing; 4 yeses; Hope's going to Hollywood!!

After over 100,000 auditions in seven cities, 181 contestants are heading to the next round. The fun and games are over now it is time to start getting serious. Next week, Hollywood week starts--the round that has drama, emotion, and suprises. The Idols must raise their game in Hollywood if they want to stay and get one step closer to their Idol dream. Some will rise and some will fall. Will early favorites continue their dominance or will new contenders steal the show? When the smoke clears, there will be 24 singers left--12 girls and 12 guys and they will compete for America's vote and Ellen Degeneres will start her Idol judging duties-will she be as mean as Simon?

Next Week, Hollywood Week begins--don't miss it!!