The University  of Alabama will put its own spin on “American Idol” Wednesday night in the Ferguson Center Ballroom as 10 student finalists take the stage in hopes of receiving the title of the first “Bama Idol.”

Bama Idol began with audition rounds and has been narrowed down to the finalists. Presented by Housing and Residential Communities, the competition was open to all students living in an on-campus residential hall.

The finale event will take place in the Ferguson Center Ballroom at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The competition is free and open to all students, faculty and staff of the University.

The event is produced by HRC staff members Sara Webb and Jennifer Glenn.

“We put a lot of effort into the finale night, so that it will be just as exciting for the audience as it is for those involved in the event,” Webb said in a press release.

Each of the 10 competitors will sing one song of their choice and will then receive feedback from the judges. However, the audience will choose the final winner, and through text messaging, a first, second and third place will be determined.

The variety of performances will range from country ballads to acoustic rock.

As the competition draws nearer, many competitors remain calm about the coming event.

“I’ve just been practicing in the shower,” said Jacqueline Probst, a freshman studying pre-med. “My roommates are probably sick of hearing me.”

Amber Hersh, a freshman majoring in business management and business marketing, said her previous experience with performing helped with nerves.

“I haven’t had to worry too much about the song, thankfully,” Hersh said. “Instead, I’ve been trying to think of ways to make my performance more exciting as far as stage presence.”

Despite the title and the prize of an iPad, many of the competitors are looking forward to the chance to perform in general.

“I have been wanting to sing my song for a while now but have never really had a good opportunity to until now,” Hersh said.

The finalists are Jonathan Bell, Robert Dixon, Amber Hersh, Jamaris Jackson, Ashley Marron, Jacqueline Probst, Zoie Rigsby, Jenna Simandl, Whitley Wilson and Jaclyn Wint.

The competition will be judged by Sophia Everett, Lakeside community director; Ellen Price, administrative assistant for Housing and Residential Communities; Robert Hayes, assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Rodney Glover, a resident adviser and RHA treasurer.