1. Wednesday, Apr 24th 2013

    Get in Sync With AMERICAN IDOL

    With the AMERICAN IDOL Live Sync Experience, you can see a side of IDOL you've never seen before! Part of the AMERICAN IDOL app, the Live Sync Experience allows your phone, tablet or other wireless enabled device to link the American Idol when it's on TV!

    Bonus features, exclusive news, games and more are just a couple of clicks away via the Live Sync Experience, and there is a ton of sync-only content you just don't want to miss.

    Sync now! Here's how!

    1. Download the free Official AMERICAN IDOL App at either the iTunes or Google Play store. Once downloaded, launch the app.
    2. Tap on the menu button in the upper left hand corner.
    3. When AMERICAN IDOL is on your TV (live or recorded), scroll down to the bottom of the menu and tap the option that says "Live Sync" (on Apple iOS devices) or "Sync To TV" (on Android OS devices). The syncing process may take a few seconds.
    4. You're done! Sit back, interact and enjoy the Live Sync Experience!

    With the Live Sync Experience, AMERICAN IDOL is literally in the palm of your hands!

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

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Monday, Apr 22nd 2013

    Weekly Scoop: Six Kris Allen Performances This Week

    We're down to four amazing, high-heel wearing, diva-licious ladies on Season 12 of AMERICAN IDOL! Who has what it takes to make it all the way? It looks like it's going to be a close call, but if we take from IDOL history it's clear that all of these gals could have a shot at making it big. 

    Check out all the performances from IDOL alumni this week, including Season 8 winner Kris Allen who has an amazing 6 performances scheduled this week:

    Monday 4/22
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Kris Allen performs at The Ark in Ann Arbor, MI.

    Tuesday 4/23
    Fantasia Barrino's new album Side Effects of You is released.
    Carrie Underwood performs at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Mandisa performs at the From Hunger to Hope Concert in Nashville, TN.
    Kris Allen performs at The Rivoli in Toronto, ON.

    Wednesday 4/24
    Fantasia Barrino appears on Good Morning America.
    Fantasia Barrino appears on Watch What Happens Live.
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Kris Allen performs at Higher Ground in S. Burlington, VT.
    Scott MacIntyre performs at Levitt Shell in Memphis, TN.
    Colton Dixon performs at Tulsa Convention Center in Tulsa, OK.

    Thursday 4/25
    Fantasia Barrino performs at J&R Music in New York, NY.
    Carrie Underwood performs at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, TX.
    Taylor Hicks performs at the Newport Beach Film Festival in Newport Beach, CA.
    Kris Allen performs at Flying Monkey Performance Center in Plymouth, NH.
    Scotty McCreery performs at the Brady Theater in Tulsa, OK.
    Lauren Alaina performs at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.
    Phillip Phillips performs at St. John Fisher in Rochester, NY.

    Friday 4/26
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Phil Stacey performs at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Stanton, KY.
    Kris Allen performs at The Strand Theater in Rockland, ME.
    Scott MacIntyre performs at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland, OH.
    Scotty McCreery performs at the Horseshoe Casino Tunica in Robinsonville, MS.
    Phillip Phillips performs at Penn State Altoona in Altoona, PA.

    Saturday 4/27
    Fantasia Barrino performs at the Beacon Theatre in New York, NY.
    Carrie Underwood performs at Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, TX.
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Bucky Covington performs at Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD.
    Jason Castro performs at Grand Park Market Common in Myrtle Beach, SC.
    Kris Allen performs at Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA.
    Scott MacIntyre performs at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
    Crystal Bowersox performs at the Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR.
    Casey James performs at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun in Cancun, Mexico.
    Scotty McCreery performs at the MS Coast Coliseum Crawfish Festival in Biloxi, MS.
    Phillip Phillips performs at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY.

    Sunday 4/28
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Phil Stacey performs at the Forest Hill Church of God in Mobile, AL.
    Jason Castro performs at Town Creek Baptist Church in Aiken, SC.
    Crystal Bowersox performs at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA.
    Phillip Phillips performs at Collins Arena at Brookdale in Lincroft, NY.

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Monday, Apr 22nd 2013

    And Then There Were Four

    Last week it was revealed that Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller, Candice Glover and Kree Harrison advanced to the Top 4 after Janelle Arthur was eliminated.

    Tune in Wednesday, April 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) when the Top 4 return to perform for America's votes, as they get one stiletto closer to becoming the next AMERICAN IDOL.

    Don't miss the live results show the following night, Thursday, April 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), when one woman's IDOL journey will end and the final three will be announced.

    Follow the IDOL Top 4 on Facebook and Twitter:

    Amber Holcomb
    Age: 19
    Hometown: Houston, TX
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmberAI12
    Twitter: @AmberAI12

    Angie Miller
    Age: 19
    Hometown: Beverly, MA
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/AngieAI12 
    Twitter: @AngieAI12

    Candice Glover
    Age: 23
    Hometown: St. Helena Island, SC
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/CandiceAI12
    Twitter: @CandiceAI12

    Kree Harrison
    Age: 22
    Hometown: Nashville, TN
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/KreeAI12
    Twitter: @KreeAI12

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Monday, Apr 22nd 2013

    Enter to Win a Chance to See Keith Urban LIVE in Concert!

    Now thanks to FOX Super perks you can enter to win tickets to see AMERICAN IDOL® Judge Keith Urban LIVE in concert!

    The Grand Prize for two consists of roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations to and from Austin, TX, tickets to attend the August 15th Keith Urban concert, car service to the event and even some spending cash!

    The AMERICAN IDOL® Judge Keith Urban LIVE in Concert Sweepstakes begins at 3:00 PM ET on Monday, April 22, 2013 and ends on Thursday May 16, 2013 at 11:59 PM ET. Don't miss your shot to attend Keith's concert. Enter now!

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Thursday, Apr 18th 2013

    Matthew Morrison Makes Guest Appearance on Ford Idol™ Mission

    This week, Janelle, Candice, Kree, Amber and Angie sang their hearts out on the IDOL stage out to get one step closer to the finale. EMMY, TONY and Golden Globe-nominated star Matthew Morrison also made a special guest appearance, surprising the Idols™ in tonight's Ford Idol™ mission, "Celebrity Scavenger Hunt." Check out Matthew and the Idols on their mission here!

    Be sure to check out his new studio album, Where It All Began, on June 4, 2013. Featuring a collection of classic standards, many of which were first made famous in Broadway musicals. Morrison turned to legendary producer Phil Ramone (Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett), along with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Gregg Field, to create the 12 songs featured on the album.

    The collection marks the first release from 222 Records, the newly formed label from Adam Levine." You can place your pre-order for the album now on Amazon.

    www.matthewmorrison.com
    www.facebook.com/officialmatthewmorrison

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider