Dream On

Michael Johns, Season 7

"Idol" fans were surprised when this Australian rocker was eliminated during the final-eight performance week of Season 7. His stadium-ready voice and matinee-looks had prompted many armchair observers to peg him an early favorite. His final performance... more was Aerosmith's "Dream On."

Johns has remained close friends with fellow Season 7 contestant Carly Smithson, who many fans think suffered a similarly surprising elimination. His debut album is slated for a March 2009 release.

(FOX)