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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DAVID HERNANDEZ

Age: 24
Hometown: Glendale, Ariz.
Winning Them Over: After a nervous audition in San Diego, David earned the judges' respect with his rousing rendition of "Love the One You're With" during Hollywood week but Simon told him that he had doubts about whether he could go far in the competition.
On Simon's Comments: "I'm actually grateful he said that because if he would have put me through with flying colors I may have felt I had it more and in the bag and not challenge myself. Him saying that actually wants to make me step up my game more."