Season 13 of American Idol has revealed the top 13 finalists. Fox’s hit singing competition changed things up this year, with America voting in 10 of the finalists and judges Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez, and Keith Urban selecting the three additional contestants who made the top 13.
AI is also offering five ways to vote this year and they’re opening up voting at the beginning of the shows (doesn’t that mean whoever goes first has a longer voting period?). Fans can vote for their favs as soon as the performance is over via AmericanIdol.com, the AI App, text messaging, the toll-free number, and Google Search.
The 13 finalists will take to the stage on Wednesday, February 26th for the live performance show, singing songs that convey the “This is Me” message. The contestant with the lowest number of votes will leave the show on February 27th. The results show will also feature performances from season 12 winner Candice Glover and artist Jake Bugg.
The Top 13 American Idol XIII Finalists
Ben Briley Age: 24 Hometown: Gallatin, TN
C.J. Harris Age: 23 Hometown: Jasper, AL
Jena Irene Age: 17 Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI
Caleb Johnson Age: 22 Hometown: Asheville, NC
Jessica Meuse Age: 23 Hometown: Slapout, AL
MK Nobilette Age: 20 Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Kristen O’Connor Age: 24 Hometown: Sebastian, FL
Emily Piriz Age: 18 Hometown: Orlando, FL
Alex Preston Age: 20 Hometown: Mont Vernon, NH
Dexter Roberts Age: 22 Hometown: Fayette, AL
Majesty Rose Age: 21 Hometown: Goldsboro, NC
Malaya Watson Age: 16 Hometown: Southfield, MI
Sam Woolf Age: 17 Hometown: Bradenton, FL
