Amanda Overmyer Age: 23 Hometown: Mulberry, IN Favorite Quote: "I was born a long way from home. I have spent my whole life just trying to get back." - Janis Joplin Audition City: Atlanta Musical Influences: CCR, GNR, Bob Seger, Joplin

Brooke White Age: 24 Hometown: Mesa, AZ Favorite Quote: "Shower the people you love with love!" - James Taylor Audition City:Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love! Musical Influences: The GOOD stuff - James Taylor, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Eagles, America, Carly Simon, Bee Gees, Hall & Oats, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt.

Carly Smithson Age: 24 Hometown: San Diego, CA Favorite Quote: "We are the makers of music and we are the dreamers of dreams." - Willy Wonka Audition City:San Diego Musical Influences: Heart, Celine, Skynyrd, Ray Charles, Whitney, Rolling Stones, U2, Janis, Johnny Cash, Annie Lennox

Chikezie Age: 22 Hometown: Inglewood, CA Favorite Quote: "Legends are made where genius meets hard work and timing." Audition City:San Diego Musical Influences: Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, John Legend, Sam and Dave, and anyone that makes good music.

David Archuleta Age: 17 Hometown: Murray, UT Favorite Quote: "You'll never be lonely if you learn to befriend yourself." Audition City:San Diego Musical Influences:Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin, Bryan Adams.

David Cook Age: 25 Hometown: Blue Springs, MO Favorite Quote: "Pain don't hurt." - Patrick Swayze in "Roadhouse" Audition City:Omaha Musical Influences: Our Lady Peace, Big Wreck.

David Hernandez Age: 24 Hometown: Glendale, AZ Favorite Quote:"Believe it, and you'll see it. Know it and you'll be it." - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. Audition City: San Diego Musical Influences:Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton, Michael Jackson, Peabo Bryson.