The latest installment of the Fox reality TV hit American Idol debuts January 15 but two weeks before the show, the top 31 contestants have already been revealed!
These finalists are those who received the “golden ticket” to Hollywood during the auditions. According to AmericanIdol.net, this season will feature a Top-31 group instead of the traditional Top-40.
Below is the list of contestants courtesy of The Idol Pad.
Top 15 Females
1. Andrina Brogden covers Alicia Keys’ “Fallin”
2. Kenzie Hall, also known as Kenz Hall, plays the guitar.
3. Jena Irene is a reportedly a finalist, but there is minimal information available on her.
4. Jillian Jensen also appeared in seasons 8 and 9 of “American Idol” and season 2 of “The X Factor.”
5. Bria Anai Johnson performs at a local venue.
6. Jess Meuse sings an original song.
7. Brandy Neelly was also seen in season 12.
8. M.K. Nobilette, also known as Emkay Brazil, sings at Kate Wolf Fest 2012.
9. Briana Oakley sings “Up to the Mountain” in season 12.
10. Kristen O’ Connor performs a cover of Imagine Dragon’s “Radioactive.”
11. Emily Piriz sings her version of “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus.
12. Marrialle Sellars auditions in Detroit.
13. Austin Wolfe sings “Stay.”
14. Malaya Watson sings Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way.”
15. Rochelle Majesty York sings a cover of Adele’s “Set Fire To the Rain.”
Top 16 Males
1. Malcolm Allen auditions in Austin.
2. Ben Briley sings “St. Patrick’s Day” by John Mayer.
3. Jordan Brisbane’s YouTube page can be found here.
4. C.J. Harris plays the guitar.
5. Ethan Harris auditions in Detroit.
6. Caleb Johnson sings “Down to the River.”
7. Spencer Llyod ‘s Twitter page can be found here
8. George Lovett covers Rihanna’s “Stay.”
9. Briston Maroney plays the guitar.
10. Alex Preson Philbrick records his rendition of “Let Her Go.”
11. Dexter Roberts sings “Let Me Be Your Romeo.”
12. Neco Starr also appeared in “Idol” season 10.
13. Casey Thrasher performs at a local venue.
14. Maurice Townsend’s Twitter page can be found here.
15. Sam Woolf cover’s David Gray’s “Babylon.”
16. Emmanuel Jay Zidor does a spin on Adele.