1. Monday, Apr 29th 2013

    David Cook Returns to IDOL

    Season 7 winner, David Cook returns to IDOL on Thursday's results show to perform! The talented singer is showcasing his new single, "Laying Me Low."

    The fabulous four were all saved from elimination last week, but this week one girl will definitely be leaving the competition. Harry Connick, Jr. will act as the ladies mentor on Wednseday and he'll return Thursday night to perform his hit, "Every Man Should Know."

    Remember, last week's vote totals for each contestant are going to be combined with this week's and the girl with the lowest number of votes will be leaving the competition. Make sure your favorite doesn't get cut! Tune in Wednesday at 8/7c on FOX and VOTE!

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Friday, Apr 26th 2013

    IDOL Records: Gold and Platinum and No. 1s, Oh My!

    Next month's Billboard Music Awards will highlight the best and brightest in entertainment, so it's no wonder that Idols past and present will be represented at the premiere event. Former contestants and current judges will be featured in a whopping eleven categories!

    Carrie Underwood is nominated for Top Country Artist Award, while her album "Blown Away" got the nod for Top Country Album. Idol alum Phillip Phillips nabbed the Top Rock Album nomination for "The World From The Side Of The Moon" as well as a Top Rock Song nomination for his song "Home." IDOL judge Nicki Minaj is up for seven awards: Top Female Artist, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top Dance Song, Top R&B Song (with Alicia Keys), Top Streaming Artist, Top Rap Artist, and Top Rap Album!

    The winners will be announced at the Billboard Music Awards on May 19th!


    Speaking of Idols past and present, former contestants have had their records certified an incredible 165 times! The staggering number was recently bolstered by Season 4 Winner Carrie Underwood, who's songs "Cowboy Casanova" and "Blown Away" was certified 2x Platinum while her single "Two Black Cadillacs" was certified Gold. 

    This brings the grand haul to 90 gold records and 75 platinum records!

    Meanwhile, Season 11 Winner Phillip Phillips has done it again! His hit single, "Gone, Gone, Gone" rocketed to #1 on the Adult Album Alternative chart, making this is 12th #1 overall.

    Phillips is now tied with Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken for 8th place among all Idols with the most chart-topping titles. Combined, past Idols have accounted for 384 #1s to date! This includes all national, domestic charts compiled by the Billboard Information Group!

    TOTAL:  384

    Kelly Clarkson 82

    Carrie Underwood 66

    Chris Daughtry (Daughtry) 39

    Fantasia 32

    Ruben Studdard 16

    Jennifer Hudson 15

    Mandisa 15

    Clay Aiken 12

    Phillip Phillips 12

    Adam Lambert 10

    Scotty McCreery 10

    David Cook 8

    Kimberley Locke 8

    Josh Gracin 7

    Jordin Sparks 7

    Colton Dixon 6

    Kris Allen 4

    David Archuleta 4

    Kellie Pickler 4

    Elliott Yamin 4

    Taylor Hicks 3

    American Idol Finalists 2

    Bo Bice 2

    Jason Castro 2

    Bucky Covington 2

    Blake Lewis 2

    Chris Sligh 2

    Casey Abrams 1

    Paris Bennett 1

    Diana DeGarmo 1

    Lee DeWyze 1

    Tamyra Gray 1

    Casey James 1

    Jessica Sanchez 1

    William Hung 1


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



    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Thursday, Apr 25th 2013

    Song List: The Top 4 Results Show

    The Top 4 live to fight another day! No one was eliminated tonight, but this week's votes will be combined with next week's to decide who will be leaving the show. The ladies will really have to bring it next week to insure their spot in the final. At this point in the competition it's anyone's game. Who do you think will make it to the final two?

    Love the music from tonight's episode? Check out all the songs from the show below including new singles from Stefano Langone and Lee DeWyze.

    Title: "Radioactive"
    Artist Version: Imagine Dragons
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Lanterns"
    Artist Version: Birds of Tokyo
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Just the Way You Are"
    Artist Version: Bruno Mars
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Girl on Fire"
    Artist Version: Alicia Keys
    ContestantAll

    Title: "Yes to Love"
    Artist Version: Stefano Langone
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Silver Lining"
    Artist Version: Lee DeWyze
    Contestant: n/a

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Thursday, Apr 25th 2013

    Jessica Sanchez Debuts On ‘Glee'

    IDOL Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez lights up the small screen as she makes her long awaited debut on the hit television show 'Glee,' The Hollywood Reporter notes.

    The seventeen year old will feature on the upcoming episode, entitled "Lights Out" for the award-winning musical comedy-drama, and will appear in future episodes throughout the season. Sanchez has also been taking acting classes in order to prepare for her role as a singer from a rival school.

    Jessica's high-energy, beat-soaked debut album, Me, You & the Music, will be released April 30th on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records and is available now for pre-order at iTunes.

    A fan exclusive pre-order is also will be available at www.jessicasanchezofficial.com and includes an instant download of "Tonight" featuring Ne-Yo and other collectibles.

    Tune in to "Glee" every THU at 9/8c on FOX.
    Tune in to AMERICAN IDOL every WED and THU at 8/7c on FOX.

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Wednesday, Apr 24th 2013

    Download Top 4 Performances on iTunes

    Download Top 4 Performances on iTunes! Each contestant performed two songs on the show: one of their choice and the first AT&T IDOL Theme Fan Pick, "one hit wonders." What was your favorite theme?

    Capture the moment and download all the performances from the episode on iTunes. Get all the songs from tonight's episode here!

    See below for links to the individual performances.

    Amber Holcomb – "Power of Love"
    Amber Holcomb – "MacArthur Park"

    Angie Miller – "Who You Are"
    Angie Miller – "Cry Me a River"

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider