A Message to You, Rudy: Local Boy Is In

Thats right folks! Rudy Cardenas of North Hollywood made his way into the final 24. It's been a long wait from seeing his first audition in Seattle until now but it was worth it. Rudy sounded great during Hollywood week, wowing the judges in auditions. Then he sang a stunning rendition of "Georgia On My Mind" that got him into the top 24. Be sure to tune in to American Idol this season and "VOTE FOR RUDY!".

Originally from Venezuela, South America, sings alto/tenor as a member of the local a cappella pop-jazz group m-pact. A graduate in vocal performance from the University of Northern Colorado, Rudy focused his efforts on the classical genre while simultaneously performing in musical theatre, the university's top jazz group, and alongside one of the world's best known Latin guitarists, Manuel Molina.

Rudy eventually moved to New York City where he started working in the theatre and club scene. It is that very performance experience that makes him an asset on stage. Rudy relocated to Seattle to join m-pact and the group eventually moved to Los Angeles.