Lauren Gray’s in the family business, which includes a bridal shop by day and a Southern rock band by night. She’s always dreamt of finding her way to Hollywood, and now today is make it or break it. Thankfully, she’s got one of the best female voices the more

Ethan Jones was born into music. His dad founded one of the biggest bands in the St. Louis area, until drugs and alcohol finally took their toll. Though his dad entered rehab, Ethan hasn’t given up on his dream... and we're betting the judges are very gra more

Reis Kloeckener grew up being bullied and never quite fit in — until he found music. And thank God, he did! It’s not everyday someone can make Steven Tyler shed a tear!Need your daily dose of American Idol? Like us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/Ame more

Rachelle Lamb used to be a professional singer until her husband forced her to give up her dreams. Now, after having a child and getting a divorce, she’s ready to find her way back to doing what she loves!Need your daily dose of American Idol? Like us on more

Lauren Gray hit the "American Idol" auditions as a country cutie from Arkansas. We just love it that her family runs a catch-all wedding shop/service place in their small town of Hardy, that's wonderful. She and her dad even play receptions.She sang Adele more

"American Idol" found a fun country-rock singer in Ethan James, who is a member of St. Louis-area band the Well Hungarians. He sang Edwin McCain's "I'll Be" and he did a wonderful job, despite picking one of the most overdone songs on "Idol" (see also: "A more

22-year-old Johnny Keyser is a waiter at an Italian restaurant in Florida, but when he opens his mouth to sing, he proves a massive change is soon about to come.Need your daily dose of American Idol? Like us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/AmericanId more

Fresh-faced Reis Kloeckener took to the "American Idol" seal to audition with Bill Withers' "Lean on Me." The judges were big fans. We were, frankly, surprised at the voice that came out of this kid.Throughout the audition, Randy Jackson just kept making more