The votes are in and Lucy Hale from Memphis, TN joins Taylor Thompson, Tori Thompson and Chauncey Matthews in the "American Juniors" final group. This leaves only one position and six contestants vying for the final spot in the five-member group. As the stakes get higher next Tuesday, Aug. 5 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) Simon Cowell will make a special guest appearance on "American Juniors" via satellite from London with a first look at the "American Idol" auditions.

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Immediately following the Tuesday episode, the toll-free "American Juniors" phone lines will open and viewers can vote for their favorite contestant(s) until 11:00 PM ET/PT, subject to time zone restrictions. Viewers will call 1-877-9KIDS-01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06 to cast their vote(s) for their favorite performer(s).

The show culminates with the first-ever performance by the newly formed "American Juniors" group on Tuesday, Aug. 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).

The finalists still competing (alphabetical by last name) are:

Morgan Burke, Nashville, TN
Chantel Kohl, Omaha, NE
Jordan McCoy, Mt. Vernon, IL
A.J. Melendez, New Castle, DE
Katelyn Tarver, Glenville, GA
Danielle White, Bradenton, FL

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