A teen from Monmouth County, a young woman with South Jersey roots and a young man from Bergen County all advanced after auditions for the new round of "Idol."
NJ's Mara Justine is "shining at the right time" on Idol! See her Whitney Houston solo & Rachel Platten duet, which helped her advance. Next up, live voting!
New Jersey's very own Mara Justine has made it to Hollywood on American Idol and is now in the TOP 24! Mara is the youngest competitor remaining, 15 years old, and is from Galloway Township in Atlantic County. Shawn Michaels and Sue Moll took time to chat with Mara and her amazing ride, so far, on American Idol! Inc...
Luke Bryan is officially in as a judge for American Idol and Lionel Richie will be joining him and Katy Perry behind the table when the show reboots on ABC in January.