Danny Noriega performs as one of the top 16 contestants on the 7th season of American Idol.FOX/Frank Micelotta - Wednesday, March, 5, 2008, 7:5 AM

Danny Noriega performs as one of the top 20 contestants on the 7th season of American Idol.FOX/Michael Becker - Wednesday, February, 27, 2008, 5:27 AM

Danny Noriega performs as one of the top 24 contestants on the 7th season of American Idol.FOX/Frank Micelotta - Wednesday, February, 20, 2008, 5:20 AM

Danny Noriega, 18, from Azuza, CA is one of the top 16 contestants on Season 7 of American Idol.FOX - Thursday, February, 14, 2008, 8:14 AM