As season seven draws to a close on May 21, Billboard.com’s Fred Bronson got the skinny from each of the show’stop 10 finalists for a bit of history, reflection on their AI experience and each contestant’s hopes and dreams for the future.
Check out words from David Cook, David Archuleta, Sayesha Mercado, Brooke White, Chikezie, Michael Johns, Carly Smithson, Jason Castro, Ramiele Malubay and Kristy Lee Cook below.
SYESHA MERCADO
Syesha Mercado, who has sung everything from the Beatles’ “Yesterday” to Fantasia Barrino’s “I Believe,” is the last woman standing among the season seven “American Idol” final four. In this exclusive interview, the 21-year old from Sarasota, Florida opens up about the lessons she’s learned while doing the show, her musical family and her plans for the future. 
DAVID COOK
David Cook only decided to audition alongside his younger brother at the last minute, but now the 25-year-old is among the last four singers in the season seven competition. Having sung everything from Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” to Free’s “All Right Now,” the Missouri native sat down for an exclusive Billboard interview, revealing how he chooses his songs, how former contestant Michael Johns’ departure was a wake up call, and how “Idol” fans’ interest in him has been “awe inspiring” and how the whole experience has been “vindicating.”Read More
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