American Idol Season 7 UPCLOSE: Syesha Mercado

* Age: 21

* Hometown: Miami, FL

* Favorite Quote: "Be the change that you want to see in the world."

* Audition City: Miami

* Musical Influences: Whitney Houston, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Zap Mama, Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin.

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