Tonight an American of Belizean parentage will get a chance to become the next American Idol. Thousands auditioned but tonight Lisa Tucker is one of the 24 who made it to the final round of the competition. Tucker will compete tonight against 11 other females who made it to the final round. The narrowed field will be announced on Thursday. Tucker was born in the States but her mother Eleanor Gabourel is originally from Belize. Tucker also has a long list of cousins and other relatives in Dangriga.
The new American Idol wins a recording contract with J Records. The winners are determined by votes and you can log on to idolonfox.com for more on Lisa Tucker.
We note that in 2003, then just 13 years old, Tucker made it to the semi-finals in the Star Search competition.
