Katharine McPhee

Season 5 of American Idol finds the Top 12 overflowing with talented singers, most of whom could have a meaningful career in music. What sets this season's contestants apart is the way this group connected with the audience - even that Kevin Covais kid has a fanclub. Whether you were rooting for the fierce diva Mandisa, the endearingly ditsy Kelli Pickler, or the "hottie" Ace Young, they are all here, singing the songs that inspired the best performances on American Idol.