Latino Singers Make Headlines On 'American Idol'

By Michael Lopez

Could we be going "two-for-two" this season on American Idol? As we all know, last year's big winner was part-Latino and judging by the talent we saw on Thursday, we could have another Hispanic champ in our midst.

The A.I. judges hit Texas last night and came face-to-face with some very talented singers. Christina Osorio didn't just have an incredible voice, she had an incredible story. The 28-year-old divorcee is currently raising three small kids and laying it all on the line for her big break.

Osorio's rendition of Adele's "One and Only" wowed the brass, particularly Steven Tyler, who went on to say,

"I love your high marks. When you go upstairs, your tenor is beautiful."

But she wasn't the only memorable Latino of the night. Ramiro Garcia proved to be the episode's most inspirational contender. The upbeat crooner delivered a powerhouse performance of "Amazing Grace," which was even more "amazing" when you consider that he was born without ears.

Hopefully we'll be seeing a lot of Latino talent to come in the next few weeks!

Who's been your favorite Idol contender so far? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

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