Idols Top 5
See quick bios and performance videos for the American Idol Season 8 Top 5 Idols!
Adam Lambert

Age: 27
Home: Hollywood, CA
Background: Stage Actor
Adam Lambert is one of the Top 5 finalists on FOX's "American Idol 8." Lambert sang "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen when he auditioned in San Francisco, California All four judges voted yes to send Adam Lambert to Hollywood.
Before Idol Adam was astage actor in the cast of "Wicked." He began singing at age 10 and has been involved with musical theater for the past eight years. Adam Lambert grew up in San Diego, California but currently lives in Hollywood.
• 02/25 - "Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones
• 03/10 - "Black or White" by Michael Jackson
• 03/17 - "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash
• 03/25 - "Tracks of My Tears" by The Miracles
• 03/31 - "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry
• 04/07 - "Mad World" by Tears for Fears
• 04/14 - "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf from the movie, "Easy Rider"
• 04/21 - "If I Can't Have You" by Yvonne Elliman
• 04/28 - "Feelin Good" (Muse Version)
• 05/05 - "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin
• 05/05 - "Slow Ride" by Foghat (Duet with Allison Iraheta)
• 05/12 - "One" by U2
• 05/12 - "Cryin" by Aerosmith
• 05/19 - "Mad World" by Tears For Fears
• 05/19 - "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke
• 05/19 - "No Boundaries " (Kara DioGuardi Song)
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Allison Iraheta

Age: 16
Home: Downey, CA
Background: Student
Allison Iraheta is one of the top 5 finalists on FOX's "American Idol 8." Iraheta sang "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin for her audition in San Fancisco, California.. The judges voted to put Allison Iraheta through to Hollywood.
In 2006, Allison competed on "Quinceanera," a Telemundo reality show, and won $50,000 and a recording contract. She is a junior in high school who began singing at age 5. Allison also enjoys playing the guitar. She is currently living in Downey, California but is originally from Sherman Oaks, California.
• 02/25 - "Alone" by Heart
• 03/10 - "Give In to Me" by Michael Jackson
• 03/17 - "Blame It on Your Heart" by Patty Loveless (Bottom 3)
• 03/25 - "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" by The Temptations
• 03/31 - "Don't Speak" by No Doubt (Bottom 3)
• 04/07 - "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt
• 04/14 - "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith
• 04/21 - "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer (Bottom 3)
• 04/28 - "Someone to Watch Over Me" (Top 3)
• 05/05 - "Cry Baby " by Janis Joplin
• 05/05 - "Slow Ride" by Foghat (Duet with Adam Lambert)
Danny Gokey

Age: 28
Home: Milwaukee, WI
Background:Church music teacher
Danny Gokey is one of the top 5 finalists on FOX's "American Idol 8." Gokey sang "I Heard It through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye for his audition in Kansas City, Missouri. All four judges voted yes to send Danny Gokey to Hollywood.
Danny Gokey is a Church music teacher from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is also the president and founder of a non-profit organization. In addition to singing, Danny plays the piano and loves salsa dancing.
• 02/17 - "Hero" by Mariah Carey
• 03/10 - "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" by Michael Jackson
• 03/17 - "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood
• 03/25 - "Get Ready" by The Temptations
• 03/31 - "What Hurts the Most" by Rascal Flatts
• 04/07 - "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King, covered by Mickey Gilley
• 04/14 - "Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
• 04/21 - "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
• 04/28 - "Come Rain or Come Shine" (Top 3)
• 05/05 - "Renegade" by Styx (Duet with Danny Gokey)
• 05/05 - "Dream On" by Aerosmith
• 05/12 - "Dance Little Sister Dance" by Terence Trent D’Arby
• 05/12 - "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker
Kris Allen

Age: 23
Home:Conway, AR
Background: College student
Kris Allen is one of the top 5 finalists on FOX's "American Idol 8." Kris sang "A Song For You" by Leon Russell for his audition in Louisville, Kentucky. The judges put Allen through to Hollywood.
Kris Allen is a student at the University of Central Arkansas majoring in business. He has been singing and playing the guitar since he was 13 years old. Kris currently lives in Conway, Arkansas but is originally from Jacksonville, Arkansas.
• 03/10 - "Remember the Time" by Michael Jackson
• 03/17 - "To Make You Feel My Love" by Garth Brooks
• 03/25 - "How Sweet It Is" by Marvin Gaye
• 03/31 - "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers
• 04/07 - "All She Wants to Do Is Dance" by Don Henley
• 04/14 - "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
• 04/21 - "She Worked Hard For The Money" by Donna Summer
• 04/28 - "The Way You Look Tonight" (Bottom 3)
• 05/05 - "Come Together" by The Beatles
• 05/05 - "Renegade" by Styx (Duet with Danny Gokey)
• 05/12 - "Apologize" by OneRepublic
• 05/12 - "Heartless" by Kanye West
• 05/12 - "Ain't No Sunshine " by Bill Withers
• 05/12 - "What's Going On " by Marvyn Gaye
• 05/12 - "No Boundaries " (Kara DioGuardi Song)
Matt Giraud

Age: 23
Home: Kalamazoo, MI
Background: dueling piano player
Matt Giraud is one of the top 5 finalists on FOX's "American Idol 8." Giraud sang "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw for his audition in Louisville, Kentucky. The judges voted to put Matt Giraud through to Hollywood..
Matt Giraud is a life-long resident of Michigan who graduated from Western Michigan University in 2007. He is a dueling piano player who sings and plays in local clubs and hotels. Matt currently lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan but is originally from Ypsilanti, Michigan.
• 02/25 - "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay
• 03/05 - "Who's Loving You" by The Jackson 5
• 03/10 - "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson
• 03/17 - "So Small" by Carrie Underwood
• 03/25 - "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye (Bottom 2)
• 03/31 - "You Found Me" by The Fray
• 04/07 - "Part Time Lover" by Stevie Wonder
• 04/14 - "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman" by Bryan Adams (Judges save)
• 04/21 - "Staying Alive" by The Bee Gees
• 04/28 - "My Funny Valentine"
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written by emy calmerin, April 30, 2009
