contestants

Name: Charles Grigsby

Age: 24

From: Oberlin, OH

Occupation: Supermarket stock attendant

Next appearance: Charles will be performing amongst the first group of semi-finalists on February 4 at 8PM/7C.

Who is Charles' American Idol? "The one and only Stevie Wonder, an amazing man. An incredible and humble individual."

Why does he want to be the next Idol? "Because I truly believe I have a different and unique style that fellow Americans have yet to witness, basically bringing something new to the table!"

Favourite judge? "It's a toss up between Paula and Randy because they each has "so much" love for me from jump, and I believe they saw the talent in me from the beginning."