Top 3 Results, Finale Week, and Auditions
Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez are American Idol's Top Two finalists. After a season-high of nearly 90 million votes, host Ryan Seacrest announced that Joshua Ledet received the fewest number of votes and was eliminated from the competition.
"I'm just a normal guy who loves to play music," said Phillips. "I just happened to get lucky and I'm so blessed by it. I'm so excited."
"Being in the position I'm in now is more than I could have ever asked for," added Sanchez. "I've been looking forw...
Season 12 Auditions
Breaking news: We aren't even done with Season 11 yet, but we have big season 12 audition info. Are you the next American Idol?
If you think you have what it takes, make sure you come out and audition in Los Angeles, CA on June 7, Newark, NJ on June 23 and Chicago on July 12th. If you remember back to Season 9, Chicago is where we met winner, Lee DeWyze!
We'll reveal more cities and dates next week. Also tell us what song you'll be trying out with by using #idolauditions.
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Remembering Whitney Houston
It's an unreal feeling to even type that subject line. Whitney Houston has had one of the most profound impacts on singers today, including the American Idols. Her vocals are unmatchable, as judge Randy Jackson always advises the Idol contestants to avoid singing a song by the big three: Whitney, Mariah, and Celine.
Many contestants have performed her songs on American Idol, including during auditions this season, or list her as an inspiration.
Idol Performances
Trenyce, Season 2 initial auditi...
St. Louis Song List
The last stop on the hometown auditions tour brought us to St. Louis, Missouri. Big voices and personalities were aplenty in the Show-Me state.
Many of you were wondering what song you heard during last night's show. Without further ado, here is the song list from St. Louis auditions.
Title: Where Is My Mind
Artist Version: Maxence Cyrin
Contestant: n/a
Title: Undo It
Artist Version: Carrie Underwood
Contestant: n/a
Title: Louie Louie
Artist Version: The Kingsmen
Contestant: n/a
Title: Knock Kno...
Chat About St. Louis
It's the last night of hometown auditions, and TONIGHT we're off to St. Louis, MO, where we first discovered Carrie Underwood. See who will standout in the Show-Me state at 8/7c on FOX. Join the discussion with fellow fans right here on AmericanIdol.com. Login with your Twitter, Facebook, or American Idol accounts and discuss the episode below.
In addition to chatting here, you can also share your comments on Twitter with #Idol and post your comments on Facebook.
Check back Thursday after ...
Portland Song List
Talent was in bloom in the City of Roses. People from all over came to Portland, Oregon in an attempt to change their lives. There were some moving songs, some upbeat songs, and everything in between performed and heard on the show.
What was that song you can't get out of your head? Take a look at the Portland auditions song list.
Title: Dog Days Are Over
Artist Version: Florence + The Machine
Contestant: n/a
Title: 40 Day Dream
Artist Version: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Contestant: n/...
Chat About Portland Auditions
It's the last week of hometown auditions, and TONIGHT we're off to Portland, Oregon. See who will blossom in the City of Roses at 8/7c on FOX. Join the discussion with fellow fans right here on AmericanIdol.com. Login with your Twitter, Facebook, or American Idol accounts and discuss the Portland episode below.
In addition to chatting here, you can also share your comments on Twitter with #Idol and post your comments on Facebook.
Check back Thursday after the show to watch memorable auditions...