5 Nepo Babies Who Made It Big on American Idol

American Idol is a wonderful reality competition that has launched careers of numerous talented singers. It is a great platform for ambitious young performers to showcase their talent and win the hearts of millions of viewers across the country. The series proves that the main recipe for success is to have a charismatic stage presence, be able to entertain the audience, and of course, be good at singing.

But is this the only way to get a contestant closer to winning? Not really.

A singer's parents may also help, if they're big names in the entertainment industry and have given their child enough opportunities to develop their stage skills. Here are the most famous nepo babies who made it far on American Idol.

5. Kaya Stewart (Season 21)

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Alright, we may be cheating a bit with the first entry on the list because Kaya Stewart did not actually make it to the top but withdrew during the Hollywood Round. However, if it wasn't for her health problems, there's no doubt she would have gone further.

Kaya is the daughter of Dave Stewart, a British musician known for his collaboration with Annie Lennox on the pop duo Eurythmics. The girl grew up in a musical atmosphere and recorded her first EP in 2015. Her father also accompanied her to the American Idol audition.

4. Ava Maybee (Season 20)

One of the biggest names on the show was the daughter of Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Although her father didn't actually teach her to sing, Ava was surely surrounded by musicians and singers while growing up. She did quite well in Season 20, finishing in 14th place, and now the 22-year-old is pursuing a career in music.

3. Gianna Isabella (Season 15)

The daughter of acclaimed R&B and pop singer-songwriter Brenda K. Starr was really lucky in 2016. Gianna Isabella finished in ninth and tenth place in Season 15, leaving the project after a double elimination.

2. Haven Madison (Season 21)

Building 429 is one of the most recognizable bands in the Christian rock genre, boasting a Grammy nomination in the Best Contemporary Christian Album category. The daughter of the band's vocalist Jason Roy, Haven Madison made it to the Top 8 last season.

1. Leah Marlene (Season 20)

There is also one nepo baby who has actually made it to the finals. The daughter of Derry Grehan, guitarist for Canadian glam metal band Honeymoon Suite, Leah Marlene finished third behind Huntergirl and Noah Thompson last season.