Guide Note

Syesha Mercado was a Top 5 finalist on American Idol Season 7. Despite losing her voice during Hollywood week, Mercado managed to perform the Aretha Franklin song "Chain of Fools". She greatly impressed the judges, landing her in the Top 24.

Mercado was voted off the show on May 14, 2008.

Fast Facts

Full Name: Syesha Raquel Mercado
Born: January 2, 1987
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Attends college in: Miami, Florida
Auditioned in Miami
Education: Florida International University
Cites Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys as influences
Won Florida's Super Singer in 2007
Eliminated: May 14, 2007

Television Experience

Mercado is an actress and singer. She was a former contestant on the short-lived ABC reality series The One: Making a Music Star.

Family Background

Mercado's mother was a Motown backup singer. Her father has struggled with drug abuse for many years.

Categories

Entertainment | Models and Personalities | Reality Show Stars | American Idol

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Syesha Mercado

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Syesha Mercado Overview

Official American Idol Site: Syesha Mercado Profile
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Syesha Mercado News and Information

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MTV: American Idol Elimination: Syesha Mercado Makes Way... (May 14, 2008)
BostonHerald.com: 'Shine'-ing Star (May 14, 2008)
New York Post: Syesha Mercado Eliminated From American Idol (May 14, 2008)
Chicago Sun-Times: American Idol Q&A: Syesha Mercado (May 14, 2008)
The Daily Voice: American Idol's Syesha Mercado: The Next Dreamgirl (March 27, 2008)
HeraldTribune.com: "Booker Grad Among Idol's Top 24 (February 14, 2008)
ABC 7: Two From Sarasota Become Reality Show Stars (February 14, 2008)
Buddy TV: American Idol Top 24 Revealed (January 28, 2008)

Syesha Mercado Videos

YouTube Video: Syesha Mercado - "If I Ain't Got You" - Judges Choice 05/13/08 (Time: 4:44)
YouTube Video: Syesha Mercado "One Rock and Roll..." (Time: 5:41)
YouTube Video: Syesha Mercado "Vanishing" (Time: 4:59)
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Syesha Mercado Blogs and Commentaries

Google Blog Search: Syesha Mercado
Fan Site: Syesha's Faneshas
The Hollywood Gossip: Syesha Mercado
Pop Crunch: American Idol Syesha Mercado Eliminated (May 14, 2008)
Rickey.org: Syesha Mercado — Hollywood Week — American Idol 7 (February 12, 2008)
TV Crunch: March 25 American Idol: Syesha Mercado Sings "If I Were Your Woman" (March 25, 2008)
Buddy TV: Syesha Mercado Profile

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