Meet American Idol's Top 24

A kickboxer! A nanny! An ex-boyfriend of Britney's! Get to know the singers vying for the top prize. By Cara Lynn Shultz

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ALAINA WHITAKER

ELIMINATED
Age: 16
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.
Getting 'Carrie'-d Away: The high school junior, who sang Faith Hill's "Stronger" in her audition, looks and sounds like another famous blonde Idol contestant – Carrie Underwood.
Her Favorite Food: "I like to keep it simple. I love Honey Bunch of Oats and Lucky Charms."