Pia Toscano Brief Biography

Pia Ann Rose Toscano (born October 14, 1988) is an American singer from Howard Beach, New York. Toscano placed ninth on the tenth season of American Idol. She was considered a frontrunner in the competition, and her elimination shocked judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler, all of whom were visibly and vocally upset. Some viewers and media outlets described Toscano's departure as one of the most shocking eliminations in American Idol history.

Pia Toscano News

• Pia Toscano, former 'American Idol' finalist, marries Jennifer Lopez's backup dancer Jimmy R.O. Smith
• 'American Idol' ends 15-year run with massive alumni reunion
• 'American Idol' crowns Trent Harmon "farewell" winner over La'Porsha Renae
• Phillip Phillips joining all his fellow 'American Idol' winners and perform on Season 15 finale