Arts & Entertainment

Former 'American Idol' Contestents to Converge in Merrionette Park

Former 'Idol' contestants joined forces—and voices—to prepare for their upcoming benefit show at Bourbon Street, a fundraiser for Chris Medina's fiancee Juliana Ramos. Check out Patch's footage.

Former American Idol hopefuls Chris Medina, Jerome Bell, Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Carson Higgins and Caleb Hawley would like to make you a deal.

Show up at 115 Bourbon Street Wednesday, April 13—around 5 p.m.—and they'll do the rest.

The five have a setlist to rival their best showings in the Hollywood rounds, with group numbers and solo runs woven in.

"It's the opportunity of a lifetime," Medina told Patch Monday, after rehearsal.

Find out more about the big event over at .

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