JT

Look, y'all, just because eight acts didn't make it through to the Top 16 doesn't mean they don't get to hear some patronizing words on their way out ("You're going home, sweetie" -Britney Spears). So, who came thisclose to the Live Shows but won't get the chance?

James “JT” Tanner had the potential to be this year’s Astro — if he could have worked on his stage...

Woo-whee! This group seems like it may be the one to beat. With Britney Spears and will.i.am as their mentors, the six 12-16-year-olds are in good hands. But as Brit and will.i.am showed, they've got a lot of work to do if they're going to impress the seasoned pros. 

Carly Rose Sonenclar and Beatrice Miller continued to stage themselves against one...

Before we get to the live performances and the joys of voting for your favorites (and not voting for that one guy/girl... you know who you are), we’ve gotta get through Judges’ Houses. Without further ado, here are the top 24 acts that made it through Boot Camp and into the lairs of some of the most important peeps in music.

12-16 Britney’s Brood
James Tanner “JT”
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