Grading the first season of ABC's 'American Idol' reboot

This season’s top 10 was the most diverse and dynamic crop of talent the show had seen in ages. There were powerhouse vocalists, performers who arrived to their first audition as fully realized artists just needing a shot (like eventual winner Poppe), singers who matured over the competition and talent that literally felt plucked from radio. Early on audience favorites Michael J. Woodard, Cade Foehner and Gabby Barrett emerged as front-runners, and although none of them took the crown, they are at the top of finalists who, along with Poppe, legitimately have the best shot at making a lasting impression in the industry. (A)

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