After sitting through thousands of auditions in search of the next American Idol, Simon, Paula and Randy have narrowed the competition down to 24 finalists. Check out Kidzworld's predictions for the top 12!

Asia’h Epperson

Age: 19

Hometown: Joplin, MO

Fave Music: Mariah Carey, Anthony Hamilton, Christina Aguilera.

Pro: She’s a little firecracker with a very mature voice.

Con: Yes, she’s been really good, but she hasn’t quite flashed that star potential.

Brooke White

Age: 24

Hometown: Mesa, AZ

Fave Music: John Mayer, Feist, Fleetwood Mac.

Pro: This innocent blonde comes across as a legitimate singer/songwriter, not just a pop star wannabe.

Con: Her voice and performances are unique, but she’s not the best singer in the competition.

Carly Smithson

Age: 24

Hometown: Sand Diego, CA

Fave Music: Bono, Celine Dion, The Rolling Stones

Pro: This Irish lass has an amazing voice and a good heart.

Con: Some voters may not like that she’s had a big time record deal once already.

Kristy Lee Cook

Age: 24

Hometown: Selma, OR

Fave Music: Justin Timberlake, Leann Rimes, Faith Hill

Pro: Kristy Lee has the looks and the pipes to be Idol’s next country queen.

Con: She might not be unique enough to get a big fan base of voters.

Ramiele Mulabay

Age: 20

Hometown: Miramar, FL

Fave Music: Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West.

Pro: She has more of a hip-hop and R&B vibe than other contestants.

Con: So far she hasn’t had a lot of TV time, so she has to catch the voters right away.

Syesha Mercado

Age: 21

Hometown: Sarasota, FL

Fave Music: Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, Justin Timberlake.

Pro: Even with a sore throat, she delivered one of Hollywood week’s most memorable performances.

Con: A lot of really good singers haven’t connected with the audience, can she do it?

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