Pia Toscano biography
Date of birth : 1988-10-14
Date of death : -
Birthplace : Howard Beach, New York, U.S.
Nationality : American
Category : Arts and Entertainment
Last modified : 2011-04-12
Credited as : Singer, American Idol contestant, shocking elimination
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Pia Toscano is an American singer from Howard Beach, New York. Toscano placed ninth on the tenth season of American Idol. Previously considered to be a frontrunner in the competition, her elimination came as a shock to judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler.
Toscano had auditioned for American Idol four times before. She made it through to Hollywood in Season 6, but her journey ended in the Hollywood solo round. In 2010, she auditioned for the tenth season of American Idol in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and was put through to Hollywood, this time making it through to the Top 24. She impressed the judges with her rendition of I'll Stand by You during the semi-finals, receiving the first standing ovation of the season and earning her a place in the Top 13. Randy Jackson commented that this was one of the most "amazing performances" on Idol in its 10 seasons. In an elimination that viewers and media outlets have described as one of the most shocking in Idol history, Toscano was eliminated from the competition on April 7, 2011, finishing in ninth place.
Pia Toscano on American Idol - I'll Stand by You :
Toscano performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on April 8, 2011; the day after her elimination. Toscano performed on Live with Regis and Kelly on April 11, 2011. Toscano is also set to appear and perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 14, 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.
