21-year-old Von Smith is part of the top 36 of the eighth season of American Idol. Before joining the show, he has attracted attention—good or otherwise—through appearances in The View and, consequently, in The Soup.
Slideshow: American Idol 8: The Official Top 36
Slideshow: American Idol 8: Top 36 Revealed
Von Smith, the First Ringer of 'American Idol 8'