1. Wednesday, Jan 30th 2013

    San Antonio/Long Beach Song List

    There was some big talent present in big ol' San Antonio, Texas and some big scares on the infamous Queen Mary…

    Take a look back at some of the more memorable auditions of the night with our San Antonio / Long Beach Song List.

    Title: Rock Me Baby

    Artist Version: BB King

    Contestant: Vincent Powell


    Title: Let Me Love You

    Artist Version: Mario

    Contestant: Derek & David Bacerott


    Title: At Last

    Artist Version: Etta James

    Contestant: Savannah Votion


    Title: And I'm Telling You

    Artist Version: Jennifer Holliday

    Contestant: Ricky Jo Garcia


    Title: If I Ain't Got You

    Artist Version: Alicia Keys

    Contestant: Cristabel Clack


    Title: Stronger

    Artist Version: Faith Hill

    Contestant: Ann Difani


    Title: Big Girls Don't Cry

    Artist Version: Fergie

    Contestant: Victoria Acosta


    Title: Fue In Placer Conocerte

    Artist Version: Rocio Durcal

    Contestant: Victoria Acosta


    Title: All I Could Do Was Cry

    Artist Version: Etta James

    Contestant: Stedan Jones


    Title: Firework

    Artist Version: Katy Perry

    Contestant: Ongela Clark - Falkquay


    Title: Listen

    Artist Version: Beyonce

    Contestant: Carolyn Jackson


    Title: Original

    Artist Version: n/a

    Contestant: Papa Peaches


    Title: Who's Loving You

    Artist Version: Jackson 5

    Contestant: Sanni M'Mairura


    Title: I'd Rather Go Blind

    Artist Version: Etta James

    Contestant: Adam Sanders


    Title: Something's Got A Hold On Me

    Artist Version: Christina Aguilera

    Contestant: Shubha Vedula


    Title: You'll Be In My Heart

    Artist Version: Phil Collins

    Contestant: Brian Martinez


    Title: A Change Is Gonna Come

    Artist Version: Sam Cooke

    Contestant: Matt Farmer


    Title: Set Fire To The Rain

    Artist Version: Adele

    Contestant: Stephanie Sanson


    Title: Settle Down

    Artist Version: Kimbra

    Contestant: Jesaiah Baer


    Title: Grenade

    Artist Version: Bruno Mars

    Contestant: n/a


    Title: Suddenly I See

    Artist Version: KT Tunstall

    Contestant: n/a


    Title: Pretty Woman

    Artist Version: Roy Orbison

    Contestant: n/a


    Title: Chicken Fried

    Artist Version: Zac Brown Band

    Contestant: Micha Johnson


    Title: Valerie

    Artist Version: Amy Winehouse

    Contestant: Young Child


    Title: Up to the Mountain

    Artist Version: Patty Griffin

    Contestant: Briana Oakley


    Title: A Change Is Gonna Come

    Artist Version: Sam Cooke

    Contestant: Matheus Fernandes

    You can also watch our Road To Hollywood interviews with each of the contestants who made it to Hollywood!

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Wednesday, Jan 30th 2013

    The Best Quotes from San Antonio and Long Beach

    The final week of auditions is here! Tonight American Idol made two stops on its quest to find the next superstar in San Antonio, TX and Long Beach, CA. With thousands of hopefuls trying their hand at auditioning, our judges had a tough time deciding who was moving on to Hollywood.

    Check out this recap of the most memorable quotes of the night:

    "I think you can take what you do and fuse it with what you want to do and find your own thing." (Keith Urban to Vincent Powell)

    "Your voice is one of those voices that gives people chills." (Nicki Minaj to Vincent Powell)

    "Really? Dude, trust me! I'm trying to save your lives here." (Randy Jackson to Derek & David Bacerott)

    "I thought you were very strong. Big voice talent, babe." (Mariah Carey to Savannah Votion)

    "You have life in your voice. I can hear a lot of life going on." (Keith Urban to Savannah Votion)

    "I know you. I get you. I love you." (Mariah Carey to Cristabel Clack)

    "Let's vote, I'll start. A billion, Sicilian 'Yes'!" (Nicki Minaj to Papa Peachez)

    "Who's idea was it to be on a boat?" (Randy Jackson)

    "I believe you a very mature confidence. The voice was really defined. It was really shocking for me. Kudos."(Nicki Minaj to Jesaiah Baer)

    "Regardless of height, race, sex, whatever...you hit me in the heart." (Mariah Carey to Matheus Fernandes)



    Tune in to American Idol every WED and THU at 8/7c on FOX

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Wednesday, Jan 30th 2013

    All-New AMERICAN IDOL APP!

    American Idol is back for Season 12 and the buzz is all about the all-new AMERICAN IDOL APP! The app is available in the App Store and Google Play Store App This dynamic app serves the passion of the ultimate IDOL fans like never before.

    Ultimate fans will be able to join in with their fellow IDOL fanatics via streams from Twitter and Facebook within AT&T's Idol Nation and get access to a wide variety of exclusive IDOL content. The app features video performances, contestant profiles, interviews, show recaps, and everything you want to know about Randy, Mariah, Nicki, and Keith. Fans will also be able to share this content quickly and easily with IDOL fans old and new. It's IDOL virtually everywhere on your terms.

    The app also provides new and improved ways for fan interaction. When voting opens, fans will be able to vote for their favorite contestants using the AT&T American Idol Voting platform, share and compare their picks with friends on Facebook, and you call the shots with AT&T Idol Nation: Fan Choice*. During the broadcast, fans can enjoy the show in an entirely new way with the "Live Sync" experience that will feed users entertaining info-nuggets, interactive polls, social media conversations and more.

    Download the all-new AMERICAN IDOL app and dive in today!

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    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Tuesday, Jan 29th 2013

    Idol Visits Not One but Two Cities on Wednesday

    This week, Ryan and the Judges bid Baton Rouge a fond adieu, and head west to San Antonio, Texas and Long Beach, California!

    First stop is San Antonio, home of Texas-sized singing talent, the famed River Walk and, lest we forget, the Alamo. And then we head to sunny So Cal, to meet the best of Long Beach, the home of the Queen Mary and the largest port in America. How appropriate that we'll be meeting thousands of Queens and Kings of song, all hoping to hit the judges with their best shot and head on to Hollywood!

    Check out the road to crowning the next American Idol, TONIGHT at 8/7c on FOX!

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Monday, Jan 28th 2013

    Weekly Scoop: American Idol Heads West

    American Idol stops in San Antonio, TX Long Beach, CA, and Oklahoma City for auditions this week. Contestants will have their last chance to punch their ticket to Hollywood. Who is going to advance and who is going home? Tune in Wednesday and Thursday at 8/7c on FOX to find out!

    In the meantime, check out where your favorite past Idols are performing this week below!

    Monday 1/28
    Taylor Hicks performs at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

    Tuesday 1/29
    Taylor Hicks performs at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Kris Allen performs at the Vanguard in Tulsa, OK
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Buell Theater in Denver, CO
    Daughtry performs at BancorpSouth Center in Tupelo, MS

    Wednesday 1/30
    Daughtry performs at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis, MO.

    Thursday 1/31
    Taylor Hicks performs at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Kris Allen performs at Plush in Tucson, AZ
    Casey James performs at 120 Tavern in Atlanta, GA
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Buell Theater in Denver, CO
    Jason Castro performs at Winter Jam Tour Spectacular in Evansville, IN

    Friday 2/1
    Taylor Hicks performs at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Buell Theater in Denver, CO
    Daughtry performs at the Kellogg Arena in Battlecreek, MI
    Jason Castro performs at Winter Jam Tour Spectacular in Milwaukee, WI

    Saturday 2/2
    Daughtry performs at Palace Theater in Louisville, KY.
    Taylor Hicks performs at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Buell Theater in Denver, CO
    Casey James performs at Country Jam in Naples, FL

    Sunday 2/3
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Buell Theater in Denver, CO
    Phil Stacey performs at Wolf Creek Baptist Church in Spring City, TN

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider