1. Friday, Apr 12th 2013

    Top 5 Week on IDOL

    From Naples, FL the 22-year-old Lazaro Arbos sang "Angels" by Robbie Williams and "(They Long To Be) Close To You" by The Carpenters on last Wednesday's performance show. In addition, on Thursday's results show, multi-platinum-selling artist, and the very first AMERICAN IDOL ever, Kelly Clarkson, performed her new single, "People Like Us" and Season 10 winner and platinum-selling artist Scotty McCreery also performed his new single, "See You Tonight."

    Next week, on Wednesday, April 17 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the Top 5 fabulous females return to perform for America's votes as they take one high-heeled step closer to the IDOL crown.

    On the next live results show airing Thursday, April 18 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), one woman's IDOL journey will end. Also, Grammy-winning artist, Broadway star and Season Three winner of AMERICAN IDOL, Fantasia, will perform her new single, "Lose To Win," and Season Two runner-up Clay Aiken also will perform.

    Like AMERICAN IDOL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanIdol  Follow the series on Twitter @AmericanIdol and join the discussion at #idol. Also, follow host Ryan Seacrest at @RyanSeacrest, and follow the judges: @MariahCarey  @yo_randyjackson  @nickiminaj  and @keithurban  Download the AMERICAN IDOL app for iOS devices from the App StoreSM; and for Android devices at Google PlayTM Store.** Data rates may apply for app download and usage.

    AMERICAN IDOL is produced by 19 Entertainment, a division of Core Media Group, and FremantleMedia North America. The series is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, CEO, XIX Entertainment. Cecile Frot-Coutaz, FremantleMedia; Trish Kinane, FremantleMedia North America; Ken Warwick, FremantleMedia North America; and Nigel Lythgoe, CEO, Nigel Lythgoe Productions also serve as executive producers.

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Friday, Apr 12th 2013

    Song List: Top 6 Results Show

    Last night we said goodbye to Lazaro Arbos, but not before we were treated to some amazing performances from the Top 6, the original IDOL winner, Kelly Clarkson and Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery. 

    See the list below for all the songs in the Top 6 group medley and the new hits from Scotty and Kelly: 

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

    Title: "You'll Never Get to Heaven"
    Artist Version: Dionne Warwick
    Contestant: Janelle Arthur (Medley)

    Title: "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself"
    Artist Version: Dionne Warwick
    Contestant: Angie Miller (Medley)

    Title: "Always Something There to Remind Me"
    Artist Version: Naked Eyes
    Contestant: Kree Harrison (Medley)

    Title: "This Guy's in Love with You"
    Artist Version: Herb Alpert
    Contestant: Lazaro Arbos (Medley)

    Title: "One Less Bell to Answer"
    Artist Version: The 5th Dimension
    Contestant: Amber Holcomb & Candice Glover (Medley)

    Title: "A House is Not a Home"
    Artist Version: Dionne Warwick
    Contestant: Amber Holcomb & Candice Glover (Medley)

    Title: "That's What Friends are For"
    Artist Version: Dionne Warwick
    Contestant: All (Medley)

    Title: "Water Tower Town"
    Artist Version: Scotty McCreery
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "See You Tonight"
    Artist Version: Scotty McCreery
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
    Artist Version: Kelly Clarkson
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "People Like Us"
    Artist Version: Kelly Clarkson
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Feeling Good"
    Artist Version: Michael Buble
    Contestant: Lazaro Arbos


    Title: "Gone, Gone, Gone"
    Artist Version: Phillip Phillips
    Contestant: n/a

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Thursday, Apr 11th 2013

    Song List: Top 6 Performance

    The Top 6 took on the songs of Burt Bacharach during the first round of the night. Then performed songs they wished they had written. 

    Who do you think had the best performance of the night? Will your favorite make it through? Find out Thursday at 8/7c on FOX.

    Check out the songs from the episode: 
     
    Title: "Song for Zula"
    Artist Version: Phosphorescent
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Seraphim"
    Artist Version: For Today
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Anyone Who Had a Heart"
    Artist Version: Dionne Warwick
    Contestant: Angie Miller

    Title: "I Say A Little Prayer"
    Artist Version: Dionne Warwick
    Contestant: Amber Holcomb

    Title: "(They Long to Be) Close to You"
    Artist Version: The Carpenters
    Contestant: Lazaro Arbos

    Title: "What the World Needs Now is Love"
    Artist Version: Jackie DeShannon
    Contestant: Kree Harrison

    Title: "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
    Artist Version: Dionne Warwick
    Contestant: Janelle Arthur

    Title: "Don't Make Me Over"
    Artist Version: Dionne Warwick
    Contestant: Candice Glover

    Title: "Love Came Down"
    Artist Version: Kari Jobe
    Contestant: Angie Miller

    Title: "Love on Top"
    Artist Version: Beyonce
    Contestant: Amber Holcomb

    Title: "Angels"
    Artist Version: Robbie Williams
    Contestant: Lazaro Arbos

    Title: "Help Me Make it Through the Night"
    Artist Version: Kris Kristofferson
    Contestant: Kree Harrison

    Title:
    "The Dance"
    Artist Version: Garth Brooks
    Contestant: Janelle Arthur

    Title: "Lovesong"
    Artist Version: The Cure
    Contestant: Candice Glover

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Wednesday, Apr 10th 2013

    The Best Judges' Quotes From The Top 6 Performance Night

    With the Top 6 performing twice on Wednesday night, the team of judges had more of an opportunity to critique the work of each Idol finalist. While the decision of who stays and who goes ultimately comes down to America's votes, the judges made sure their voices were here.

    Here are the best judges quotes of the Top 6 Performance night.


    "All I ask you to do is give me an impassioned performance." (Keith Urban to Angie Miller)

    "You're still going to be around. You're still one of the greatest in this." (Randy Jackson to Angie Miller)

    "Oh my gosh. What in the hell just happened right now? I am bowing down for you little girl. Yes!" (Nicki Minaj to Amber Holcomb)

    "Amber has arrived!" (Randy Jackson to Amber Holcomb)

    "Hey Lazzy… Let's pretend I already gave my comment because we'll be here all night until tomorrow." (Nicki Minaj to Lazaro Arbos)

    "Is you have real genuine compassion for people. That's what comes through your voice." (Keith Urban to Kree Harrison)

    "I feel like I see a different side of you every week." (Keith Urban to Janelle Arthur)

    "When you can do that (with your voice) you were born to do this." (Nicki to Candice Glover)

    "I love it for so many reasons…There's something about you at the piano, you just feel it more." (Randy Jackson to Angie Miller)

    "Angie, that piano and you? You never lose." (Mariah Carey to Angie Miller)

    "Yes Amber, America loves you as does this crowd." (Mariah Carey to Amber Holcomb)

    "There's something there but Keith is right, it's a girls' race." (Randy Jackson to Lazaro Arbos)

    "You are what we call a natural, natural singer." (Randy Jackson to Kree Harrison)

    "I predict you will be a member of the Grand Ole Opry in the near future." (Keith Urban to Kree Harrison)

    "Your heart is truly beautiful." (Mariah Carey to Janelle Arthur

    "Let me just say on behalf of all my judges up here. One of the greatest performances in the history--12 years--of American Idol!" (Randy Jackson to Candice Glover)

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

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Wednesday, Apr 10th 2013

    Download Top 6 Performances on iTunes

    Download Top 6 Performances on iTunes! Each contestant performed two songs on the show. Did you have a favorite?

    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.

    Angie Miller - "Anyone Who Had a Heart"
    Angie Miller - "Love Came Down"

    Amber Holcomb - "I Say a Little Prayer"
    Amber Holcomb - "Love on Top"

    Lazaro Arbos - "(They Long to Be) Close to You"
    Lazaro Arbos - "Angles" 

    Kree Harrison - "What the World Needs Now is Love" 
    Janelle Arthur - "The Dance"

    Candice Glover - "Don't Make me Over"
    Candice Glover - "Lovesong"

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider