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LAZARO ARBOS, NICK BODDINGTON, VINCENT POWELL,
CORTEZ SHAW AND BURNELL TAYLOR
ROUND OUT THE TOP 20 SEMIFINALISTS
ON "AMERICAN IDOL"
"AMERICAN IDOL" GOES LIVE AND VOTING BEGINS NEXT WEEK
TOP 10 GIRLS COMPETE TUESDAY, MARCH 5;
TOP 10 GUYS COMPETE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6;
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED THURSDAY, MARCH 7, ON FOX
Tonight, AMERICAN IDOL named the final set of guys who will join the Top 20. They are Lazaro Arbos, 21, from Naples, FL; Nick Boddington, 27, from Memphis, TN; Vincent Powell, 29, from Austin, TX; Cortez Shaw, 21, from Dallas, TX; and Burnell Taylor, 19, from New Orleans, LA.
The five guys who made it through tonight join the 15 semifinalists who already have made it to the Top 20: Girls - Janelle Arthur, Aubrey Cleland, Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Amber Holcomb, Zoanette Johnson, Adriana Latonio, Angela Miller, Breanna Steer and Tenna Torres; Guys - Charlie Askew, Curtis Finch, Jr., Paul Jolley, Elijah Liu and Devin Velez.
Next week, AMERICAN IDOL will air on three consecutive nights and it will be up to America to decide who becomes a finalist. On Tuesday, March 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), live from Las Vegas, the Top 10 girl semifinalists take the stage and sing their hearts out for America and the judges in hopes of winning America's vote. On Wednesday, March 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), it is the Top 10 guy semifinalists' turn to perform. On the most dramatic night of the competition so far, this season's finalists will be announced live from the IDOL stage in Los Angeles on a special 90-minute episode airing Thursday, March 7 (8:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
Below are the Top 10 girl semifinalists on AMERICAN IDOL who will be vying for America's vote(s) after their LIVE performances on Tuesday, March 5 (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
Aubrey Cleland Age: 19
Hometown: West Linn, OR
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AubreyAI12
Twitter: @AubreyAI12
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
Zoanette Johnson Age: 20
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZoanetteAI12
Twitter: @ZoanetteAI12
Adriana Latonio Age: 17
Hometown: Anchorage, AK
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AdrianaAI12
Twitter: @AdrianaAI12
Angela Miller Age: 19
Hometown: Beverly, MA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AngieAI12
Twitter: @AngieAI12
Breanna Steer Age: 18
Hometown: LaPlace, LA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BreannaAI12
Twitter: @BreannaAI12
Tenna Torres Age: 29
Hometown: Queens, NY
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TennaAI12
Twitter: @TennaAI12
Below are the Top 10 guy semifinalists on AMERICAN IDOL who will be vying for America's vote(s) after their LIVE performances on Wednesday, March 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed):
Lazaro Arbos Age: 21
Hometown: Naples, FL
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LazaroAI12
Twitter: @LazaroAI12
Charlie Askew Age: 18
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CharlieAI12
Twitter: @CharlieAI12
Nick Boddington Age: 27
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NickBAI12
Twitter: @NickBAI12
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
Elijah Liu Age: 18
Hometown: Rowland Heights, CA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElijahAI12
Twitter: @ElijahAI12
Vincent Powell Age: 29
Hometown: Austin, TX
Facebook: www.facebook.com/VincentAI12
Twitter: @VincentAI12
Cortez Shaw Age: 22
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CortezAI12
Twitter: @CortezAI12
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
Get to know all the semifinalists and watch/share their "Homegrown Talent" videos at www.americanidol.com.
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 subscribers 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 (standard text-messaging rates may apply). Additionally, fans will be able to cast their votes online at www.americanidol.com.
To vote online during the voting window, fans should visit www.americanidol.com and follow the directions. Fans will be required to log in using their Facebook account to access the AMERICAN IDOL voting page, which will feature the name and photo of each of the current contestants. To vote, fans will simply choose their favorite contestant, complete the security verification and submit their choice. During the online voting window, fans may cast up to 50 total online votes for that evening's performances. 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.
"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.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: **App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.]
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