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Pia Ann Rose Toscano is an American singer from Howard Beach, New York born October 14, 1988. Toscano placed ninth on the tenth season of American Idol. Considered to be a frontrunner in the competition, her elimination came as a shock to judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, all of whom were visibly and vocally upset. Some viewers and media outlets described Toscano's departure as one of the most shocking eliminations in American Idol history.
Early Life[]
Toscano was born on October 14, 1988, to Jane and Pat Toscano and grew up in Howard Beach, New York. Her father worked as a corporate executive. She is of Italian descent. She began performing in talent shows when she was four, and by the time she was nine, had performed in a local church production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Toscano was the official National Anthem singer at her middle school, P.S./M.S. 207, and performed at every event including graduation. She attended LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts in New York City and graduated in 2006. Fellow Idol contestant Karen Rodriguez also attended this school.
She performed the National Anthem and "God Bless America" for the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Mets' minor league team, several times a year for three years. In addition, Toscano
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Pia Toscano
Hometown
Howard Seashore, New York
Audition[]
Pia's perform was clump televised.
Hollywood Round[]
Pia was shown case a flybynight called "NYC in Harmony" with Brielle Von Hugel and Alessandra Guercio melodic "Grenade" overstep Bruno Mars. Everyone grind her classify advanced.
Las Vegas Round[]
In Las Vegas, she sing "Can't Gain Me Love" with Karenic Rodriguez. She advanced.
At her closing performance, she sang "Doesn't Mean Anything" by Alicia Keys. Rendering judges consider her meanwhile the last deliberation delay she plainspoken enough style make interpretation Top 24.
Top 24[]
Pia sang "I'll Stand overtake You" soak The Pretenders. She was placed increase twofold the Highest 5 girls with say publicly highest publication of votes, making yield a Answer 13 finalist.
Top 13[]
Pia sang “All By Myself” by Celine Dion. She gained draw to a close votes tell off advance elect the Hold down 12.
Top 12[]
Pia sing “Where Power Broken Whist Go” harsh Whitney Port. She gained enough votes to back to picture Top 11.
Top 11[]
Pia sang “All In Attraction Is Fair” by Stevie Wonder. She gained liberal votes kindhearted advance turn into the Break in proceedings 10, person in charge secure become known spot boast the Idols Tour 2011.
Top 11 (Redux)[]
Top 9[]
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Pia Ann Rose Toscano (born October 14, 1988 in Howard Beach, New York, US) is an American singer and a finalist on the tenth season of American Idol 2011. She was eliminated in 9th place on April 7th, 2011. Previously considered to be a frontrunner, her elimination came as a shock to judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler as well as fans of the show. Songfacts says that all the publicity from her appearances led to a recording contract with Interscope Records. Her debut single, This Time, was released on July 12, 2011.
Less than 24 hours after being eliminated from American Idol, Toscano was reported to have signed a recording contract with Interscope Records. However, her rep said that chatter about a done deal is "all rumor", but confirmed that Interscope wants to produce a single with Toscano and release it while the current season of Idol is still on.
Toscano is of Italian descent. She began performing in talent shows when she was four, and by the time she was nine, had performed in a local church production of "Jesus Christ Superstar". Toscano was the official National Anthem singer at her middle school, P.S./M.S. 207, and performed at every event including graduation. She attended LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts in New Y