From Deseret News archives:
Murray High teen moving up on 'Idol'
The 16-year-old sensation is one of 24 semifinalists chosen from a field of 50 by judges of Fox's hit reality show.
Other winners include Janis Joplin sound-alike Amanda Overmyer and Brooke White of California. White is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and claimed in her first audition to have never seen an R-rated movie.
One of the biggest upsets Wednesday night was the elimination of 18-year-old Josiah Leming, who seemed to be a judge favorite until his shaky rendition of "Stand By Me." Judges say Leming — who lives in his car and sings with a faux British accent — is too confident for his own good.
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wow so much has happened since when this was posted! david released...
madison | Aug. 18, 2009 at 3:37 p.m.
Too bad he's a Mormon; he's hot.
Anonymous | Nov. 5, 2008 at 9:32 a.m.
you are the cutest boy ever and i also think u have the nicest...
Anonymous | Sept. 4, 2008 at 10:32 a.m.
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