Carly Smithson Makes American Idol Top 12!

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The Irish girl with tattoos and a rocker edge - Carly Smithson - secured her spot when American Idol's Top 12 was announced on this past week's episode which ended in an emotion-packed episode (or more like cryfest) and was full of more bizarre Paula behavior. The dramatic cuts slowly revealed the unlucky contestants that America didn't put through - Kady Malloy, Asiah Epperson, Luke Menard and Danny Noriega.

And so here are the Top 12 who will ultimatley be on the AI Tour!

Amanda Overmyer
Brooke White
carly Smithson
Chikezie (c'mon, first name is all ya need!)
David Archuleta
David Cook
David Hernandez
Jason Castro
Kristy Lee Cook
Michael Johns
Ramiele Malubay
Syesha Mercado

Carly Smithson - Crazy On You - Top 10 Girls

Carly Smithson sings Crazy on You for 70's week on American Idol

Carly Smithson Makes the Top 24!

Here is the list of the top 24 contestants on this season's American Idol!

Girls

1. Alaina Whitaker
2. Alexandréa “Alex” Lushington
3. Amanda Overmyer
4. Amy Davis
5. Asia’h Epperson
6. Brooke White
7. Carol “Carly” Smithson
8. Joanne Borgella
9. Kady Malloy
10. Kristy Cook
11. Ramiele Malubay
12. Syesha Mercado

Guys

1. Chikezie Eze
2. Colton Berry
3. Danny Noriega
4. David Archuleta
5. David Cook
6. David Hernandez
7. Garrett Haley
8. Jason Castro
9. Jason Yeager
10. Luke Menard
11. Michael (Lee)/Johns
12. Rob “Robbie” Carrico

Carly Smithson Auditions

Carly Smithson impresses judges Randy, Paula and Simon with her cover of "I'm Every Woman".

Introducing Carly Smithson

Carly Smithson, the girl with the tattoos and bold, strong vocals who auditioned in San Diego, is a strong contender on American Idol, season 7. Smithson is 24 years old, grew up in San Diego, CA and had a bit of vocal training and started her passion for singing when she was only three years old. She attributes her musical influences to pop radio stars Heart, Celine, Skynyrd, Ray Charles, Whitney, Rolling Stones, U2, Janis, Johnny Cash, and Annie Lennox.

Carly is an all Irish girl who wants to do Ireland proud by winning American Idol and says she can poor the perfect pint of beer. With such positive comments from the judges, unique personality and great potential, Carly has what it takes to make it far in the competition.

*Go Carly Smithson!*

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