After a surprisingly decent start for our new judges on American Idol 2011, it’s time to look ahead to Milwaukee where many hopefuls waited into the night for a chance to sing in front of Randy, Steven and Jennifer.  Steven Tyler stood out as my new favorite with his sense of humor and borderline perverted tendancies lol.  I hope he keeps on that track in the weeks to come. 

Danny Gokey was on hand in his home town of Milwaukee to sign some autographs and have his picture taken with those trying out.  I’m sure it was great for everyone to see him but for me?  I had enough of him in season 8.  It’s like can we please show some more past contestants who have tried to move into a singing career and failed miserably?  It’s such fun to reminisce about the good ole days.  By the way, Gokey’s next album will be released sometime soon.  I’m not a fan of country music so I doubt I’ll be the first in line. 

Did anyone catch Lee Dewyze play the half time show for the NFC championship Sunday?  It was not a pretty site.  If you were watching at home like most Americans you got to see about a minute of the actual performance which you could barely hear over the booing of the fans.  Apparently there were some major technical difficulties going on.  Almost makes you feel sorry for him.  I said almost but not quite lol. 

Tomorrow night be on the lookout for three of our top 40 finalists and check in with us here and on Facebook for all your American Idol news.

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Once again Joe’s Place has the inside scoop on the rumored list of our Idol contestants for American Idol 2011.  Stop reading now if you don’t want spoilers! 

Be on the lookout for these contestants as they continue with the auditions this week in Milwaukee and beyond. You can also check out any familiar names we’ve already heard through the first few audition episodes. 

Earlier rumors this season suggested that the Top 40 had already been down-selected to the Top 20. Not the case. Instead, the Top 20 will be picked by the judges sometime in mid February.  This way we’re kept on our toes a little longer, especially considering how early this information was collected.

American Idol 2011 Spoilers: Top 40 Rumors:

Aaron Sanders – made it to the top 50 for American Idol 7. 

Alexander Ryan – auditioned in New Jersey.

Ashthon Ahmirr’ Jones – auditions in Nashville

Brett Loewenstern – we saw him audition last week.

Brittney Mazur – was the former ms outstanding teen

Casey Abrams – from Colorado

Chris Medina – he makes Steven Tyler cry

Clint Jun Gamboa – from Long Beach, CA

Colton Dixon – auditions in Nashville and sings “Hanging by a Moment” by Lifehouse

Deandre “Kamele” Brackensick – There is no info on her

Erin Kelly – we saw her last week in New Orleans

Haley Reinhart – from Illinois

Holly Cavanagh – no info

Jacee Badeaux – the 15 year old from New Orleans audition; he won this years Baton Rouge Idol

Jacob E. Lusk – from Los Angeles

Jerome Bell – auditions in Austin and has been the most featured in the promos

Jessica Cunningham – has tried out 7 times and made it to Hollywood in season 8 and the top 50 in season 9

Jimmie Allen – auditions in Nashville

John Wayne Schulz – 23 years old

Jordan Dorsey – auditioned in New Orleans

Jovany Barreto – auditioned in New Orleans

Julie Zorrilla – from Denver, CO

Karen Rodriguez – no info

Kendra Chantelle Campbell – auditioned in Nashville

Lauren Alaina Suddeth – auditioned in Nashville

Lauren Turner – auditioned in New Orleans; made it to Hollywood in 2004

Lakeisha “Keisha Renee” Lewis – auditioned in Los Angeles

Miss Jackie Wilson – auditioned in Nashville

Naima Adedap – auditioned in Milwaukee

Pia Toscano – made it to Hollywood season 6; auditioned in New Jersey

Paul McDonald – in the band “The Grand Magnolias” auditioned in Nashville

Rachel Zevita – the girl Jennifer said she remembered from season 6; she quits or gets disqualified

Robbie Rosen – auditioned in New Jersey

Scott McCreery – auditioned in Milwaukee

Stefano Langone – no info

Ta-Tynisa Wilson – auditioned in Milwaukee

Thia Megia – was on America’s Got Talent; auditioned in San Francisco

Tim Halperin - from Omaha, NE and Fort Worth, TX

Tiwan Strong – from Racine, WI

It looks like Nashville gets the prize for most contestants in the Top 40.  I wonder if they’re all going to sing country lol.  You can check YouTube and find most of these contestants singing if you want to check them out.  Who is your favorite so far?

Huge thanks to Joe’s Place Blog for once again tracking down this information and generously sharing it with everyone.

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