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Jason Rene Castro (born March 25th, 1987) was a contestant on Season 7 of American Idol.

Audition[]

Jason's audition was originally not televised, but a flashback revealed that he auditioned in Dallas. He sang "Once in a Lifetime" by Keith Urban. Randy, Paula & Simon votedd "yes," sending him to the next round.

Hollywood Round[]

Jason's stay in Hollywood was not televised much, but he did manage to make the judges' final fifty. During the final deliberation, it was revealed that he made the Top 24.

Top 24[]

Jason sang "Daydream" by The Lovin' Spoonful. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for that week.

Top 20[]

Jason sang "I Just Want to Be Your Everything" by Andy Gibb. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for that week.

Top 16[]

Jason sang "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for that week.

Top 12[]

Jason sang "If I Fell" by The Beatles. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for another week.

Top 11[]

Jason sang "Michelle" by The Beatles. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for another week.

Top 10[]

Jason sang "Fragile" by Sting. She was placed in the Bottom 3 for this week.

Top 9[]

Jason sang "Travelin' Thru" by Dolly Parton. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for another week.

Top 8[]

Jason sang "Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for another week.

Top 7[]

Jason sang "I Don't Wanna Cry" by Mariah Carey. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for another week.

Top 6[]

Jason sang "Memory" from Cats. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for another week.

Top 5[]

Jason sang "Forever in Blue Jeans" and "September Morn", both by Neil Diamond. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for another week.

Top 4[]

Jason sang "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley and the Wailers and "Mr. Tambourine Man" by Bob Dylan. He received the lowest number of votes for that week, eliminating her from the competition.

Trivia[]

  • Jason was the first contestant to play a musical instrument during a live show.
  • He is the brother of Michael Castro.
Season 7
Finalists
David Cook · David Archuleta · Syesha Mercado  · Jason Castro · Brooke White · Carly Smithson · Kristy Lee Cook · Michael Johns · Ramiele Malubay · Chikezie · Amanda Overmyer · David Hernandez
Finalists
Danny Noriega · Asia'h Epperson · Luke Menard · Kady Malloy · Robbie Carrico · Alaina Whitaker · Alexandréa Lushington · Jason Yeager · Colton Berry · Joanne Borgella · Amy Davis · Garrett Haley
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