The new season of American Idol doesn't start until January 16th, but we already know who's heading to Hollywood week.  Take a look at the Top 40 according to The Idol Pad.  See if you recognize some names from seasons past.

Top 20 Females
1. Adriana Latonio
2. Amber Holcomb
3. Angela Miller
4. Aubrey Cleland
5. Brandy Hotard
6. Breanna Steer
7. Candice Glover
8. Cristabel Clack
9. Isabel Pasqualone
10. Janelle Arthur
11. Jenny Beth Willis
12. Jett Hermano
13. Juliana Chahayed
14. Kamaria Ousley
15. Kree Harrison
16. Melinda Ademi
17. Rachel Hale
18. Shubha Vedula
19. Tenna Torres
20. Zoanette Johnson

Top 20 Males
1. Bryant Tadeo
2. Burnell Taylor
3. Charlie Askew
4. Chris Watson
5. Cortez Shaw
6. Curtis Finch, Jr.
7. David Willis
8. Devin Velez
9. Elijah Liu [AI11 HW]
10. Gurpreet Singh Sarin
11. Jimmy Smith
12. Johnny Keyser
13. Joshua “Josh” Holiday
14. Joshua “Josh” Jada Davila
15. Kevin Harris
16. Lazaro Arbos
17. Mathenee Treco
18. Nick Boddington
19. Paul Jolley
20. Vincent “Vince” Powell

Wet Paint is taking a closer look at this season's contestants. David Oliver Willis, half of a husband/wife singing team, may be one to watch.  Check out a version of 'Let it Be' and judge for yourself

Mathenee Treco is a testament to if you fall, get up and try again.  He's tried out for American Idol five times!  Check out last year's audition.

To read more spoilers and meet more contestants, head to Wet Paint.  To see the new season of American Idol, tune in to the 2 night premiere on Fox, begining January 16th with new judges, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, joining Randy Jackson.

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