American Idol Season 4

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I pick Scott to win it all.


Breakdown of the top 24:

The 24 semifinalists competing for the title and a record contract:

_ David Brown, 20, New Orleans. Had classical training and studied music business in college.

_ Anthony Fedorov, 19, Trevose, Pa. The Ukrainian-born Fedorov is a college student who sings on weekends in New York City.

_ Judd Harris, 27, New York City. A New Orleans native who came to New York to study music and is the lead singer for Visible From Space.

_ Constantine Maroulis, 29, New York City. A graduate of the Boston Conservatory, he has a hard rock band called Pray for the Soul of Betty.

_ Joseph Murena, 26, Smithtown, N.Y. Works at a courthouse in Suffolk County and is studying acting and voice in New York City.

_ Bo Rice, 29, Helena, Ala. Has performed live and recorded with Johnny Neel of the Allman Brothers.

_ Anwar F. Robinson, 25, Elizabeth, N.J. Teaches at a New Jersey middle school and is a member of a group called The Perfect Combination.

_ Scott Savol, 28, Shaker Heights, Ohio. Father of a 4-year-old, he plays the trumpet and performs at city and church functions.

_ Nikko Smith, 22, Town & Country, Mo. Has performed at jazz and blues clubs, is the son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ozzie Smith of the St. Louis Cardinals.

_ Travis Tucker, 21, Manassas, Va. A college math education major who describes his style as R&B with hip-hop.

_ Mario Vazquez, 27, New York City. Was a member of the City Kids Repertory Group and works with emerging New York musical artists.

_ Jared Yates, 18, Danville, Ill. A high school senior who performs in school events and lives near an apple orchard.

_ Amanda Avila, 23, Las Vegas. Studied singing, dancing and acting and was a backup singer for Motown star Smokey Robinson.

_ Lindsey Cardinale, 20, Ponchatoula, La. A university student who plays guitar, piano and drums.

_ Janay Castine, 17, Lawrenceville, Ga. A high school senior who's been singing since age 3.

_ Mikalah Gordon, 17, Las Vegas. A high school junior who performed at the White House with the Helen Joy Young Entertainers.

_ Melinda Lira, 19, Hanford, Calif. Played volleyball and basketball and sang in high school, works for a sporting goods store.

_ Sarah Mather, 22, Wilmington, N.C. A community college graduate who is a member of a Top 40 cover band.

_ Aloha Mischeaux, 18, St. Louis. Studied music and drama and has participated in dance competitions.

_ Celena Rae, 29, Fort Worth, Texas. A newlywed who attended a Dallas art institute for fashion marketing who is studying voice.

_ Jessica Sierra, 19, Tampa, Fla. Works as a nanny and has performed at talent shows, corporate events and in church.

_ Vonzell Solomon, 20, Fort Meyers, Fla. Attended a high school for the arts and has a martial arts black belt.

_ Nadia Turner, 28, Miami. A bartender and waitress and member of the Tool Box, a rock-soul Christian band.

_ Carrie Underwood, 21, Checotah, Okla. A college senior, she plays guitar and piano and rescues stray animals.