‘American Idol’ 2016 Contestants Top 10


Check out who made it to the top 10 in our contestants gallery. (FOX)

1# Gianna Isabella


Gianna Isabella is a vocal powerhouse and she is the daughter of Brenda K. Starr, the voice behind 1988 hit single "I Still Believe." Her mom actually goes way back with judge Jennifer Lopez, who remembers Starr from dance class growing up.


2# Dalton Rapattoni

Dalton is our alternative rock guy whose song choices are so unexpected. For example, he did a rendition of Olivia Newton-John's "Hopelessly Devoted." He's creative and different, which is something the judges love. 


3# Olivia Rox

Olivia grew up in a very musical household. In fact, her father is acclaimed Jazz great saxophonist Warren Hill, and her Mom, producer/writer/director Tamara Van Cleef. 


4# Sonika Vaid

Sonika Vaid is yet another former contestant from "The Voice." She was reportedly on the show during its fourth season, but she did not make it past the blind auditions. The judges on "Idol" enjoy her voice, but feel she needs to add more to her performance skills. 


5# Lee Jean

Jean is very young, but has a lot of confidence. When he tried to quiet down the audience during one of his performances, the judges warned him to not try to control the crowd in that way. Jean has had a rough time in life so far, losing his brother in a tragic accident. 

6# Avalon Young

Avalon Young is born and raised from San Diego, California. She is very active on social media and she prides herself on being a bit of a tomboy. 


7# Trent Harmon

Trent Harmon is another cast-off from "The Voice". He's a Mississippi farm boy with an R&B song style. 


8# La'Porsha Renae

La'Porsha Renae is a power house, who brought her young daughter to her audition. She has captured the attention of the judges with her cute little girl as well as her voice. 


9# Tristan McIntosh

Tristan McIntosh is a 15-year-old singer from Nashville. She's actually a high school classmate of fellow contestant Amelia Eisenhauer. 


10# MacKenzie Bourg

Previously, Bourg was a contestants on "The Voice." He ended up making it to the top 20 in 2013. 


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