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

  1. Thursday, Jan 24th 2013

    The Best Quotes From Baton Rouge

    Setting up shop right down on the bayou, American Idol was looking for the best of the best in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Our judges, as always, were on hand to share some of their insight.

    Here's a recap of the most memorable quotes from tonight's episode of American Idol:

    I think it's unique that you are a singing doctor. I really liked you a lot. (Mariah Carey to Calvin Peters)

    You're a natural. This goes to show you that no matter what's going on...crutches, leg busted...you can sing; you can sing. (Randy Jackson to Megan Miller)

    You could turn an atheist. (Keith Urban to Burnell Taylor)

    Burnell made me cry. (Mariah Carey to Burnell Taylor)

    That is what we came here for. I feel like we been flying all around this country for that. (Nicki Minaj to Burnell Taylor)

    You're kind of like this seemingly dark, strange, but cool guy. (Randy Jackson to Charlie Askew)

    Ok Mush, if you would let me run my hand through your hair, I feel like you will be blessed forever. (Nicki Minaj to Chris "Mushroom" Barthel)

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

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider