Brandon Diaz was a contestant on Season 16 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Brandon auditioned in New Orleans. He sang "Unaware" by Allen Stone. All three judges voted "yes", sending him to the next round.
Hollywood Round[]
His stay in Hollywood wasn't televised much, but he did advance to the Top 50. During the Showcase Round, he sang "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye. At the Final Judgment, it was revealed that he did enough to advance to the Top 24.
Top 24[]
Brandon was shown in Group 1. He sang "Hello" by Lionel Richie and "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, in a duet with Fonsi. He was eliminated at this stage of the competition.
Trivia[]
- Prior to auditioning, Brandon appeared on the fourth season of The Voice, but failed to turn any chairs. He would later make an appearance in the Live Playoffs of The Voice season 14, where he was supporting contestant Jackie Foster, his girlfriend at the time.
| Season 16 |
| Finalists |
| ·Maddie Poppe ·Caleb Lee Hutchinson ·Gabby Barrett ·Cade Foehner ·Michael J. Woodard ·Jurnee ·Catie Turner ·Dennis Lorenzo ·Michelle Sussett ·Ada Vox |
| Semifinalists |
| ·Jonny Brenns ·Marcio Donaldson ·Garrett Jacobs ·Mara Justine ·Ron Bultongez ·Brandon Diaz ·Dominique ·Amelia Hammer Harris ·Kay Kay ·Trevor McBane ·Shannon O'Hara ·Effie Passero ·Alyssa Raghu ·Layla Spring |