American Idol's Sonika Vaid Makes Top 10

MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA — American Idol hopeful and Martha’s Vineyard resident Sonika Vaid on Thursday advanced to the top 10 in the singing competition.

Fourteen contestants remained headed into Thursday night’s live episode. Four were eliminated; Vaid was one of the 10 who advanced.

Vaid’s strong performance of “I Surrender” by Celine Dion this week was her ticket to the next round.

“The way your voice sits in the music is so out of this world,” judge Jennifer Lopez said, adding Vaid has a “voice from God.”

On Thursday, Vaid performed “Bring Me to Life” by Evanesence.

You can vote for Vaid here:

Vaid’s performances drew raves, including from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay:

American Idol, which is in its final season, continues next week.

Vaid grew up in Weston. She’s a sophomore at William Smith College in New York.

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