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

  1. Thursday, Jan 24th 2013

    Kelly and Phillip Take Idol to 374 Total No. 1 Hits!

    American Idol alumni are topping all the charts recently! The original American Idol Kelly Clarkson has a new #1 with "Catch My Breath," which rose to the top spot on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart. Season 9's Casey James' hit, "Crying On A Suitcase" rose to No. 1 on the Country Song Recurrents chart. 

    Let's not forget our latest American Idol Phillip Phillips, who hit number one twice recently for "Home." His hit single rose to No. 1 on the Adult Top 40 and on the Adult Contemporary charts. Congratulations, Phillip!

    The American Idols have now accumulated 374 #1s to date, counting all national, domestic charts compiled by the Billboard Information Group. Find out which of your favorite alumni have the most No. 1 hits below:

    American Idol #1s by Contestant

    Kelly Clarkson - 80

    Carrie Underwood - 65

    Chris Daughtry (Daughtry) - 39

    Fantasia - 31

    Ruben Studdard - 16

    Jennifer Hudson - 15

    Clay Aiken - 12

    Mandisa - 15

    Kimberley Locke - 8

    Adam Lambert - 10

    Scotty McCreery -10

    Josh Gracin - 7

    Jordin Sparks - 7

    David Cook - 8

    David Archuleta - 4

    Kellie Pickler - 4

    Elliott Yamin - 4

    Kris Allen - 4

    Phillip Phillips - 8

    Taylor Hicks - 3

    American Idol Finalists - 2

    Bo Bice - 2

    Jason Castro - 2

    Bucky Covington - 2

    Colton Dixon -4

    Blake Lewis - 2

    Chris Sligh - 2

    Paris Bennett - 1

    Diana DeGarmo - 1

    Lee DeWyze - 1

    Tamyra Gray - 1

    Casey Abrams - 1

    Casey James - 1

    Jessica Sanchez - 1

    William Hung - 1

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Thursday, Jan 24th 2013

    Baton Rouge Song List

    There was some big talent present just outside of the Big Easy in Baton Rouge, LA. There were a few big surprises and some really big talent.

    Take a look back at some of the more memorable auditions of the night with our Baton Rouge Song List.   

    Title: Somethings Got A Hold On Me

    Artist Version: Etta James

    Contestant: Megan Miller


    Title: Breakthrough

    Artist Version: Queen

    Contestant: Charlie Askew


    Title: Nature Boy

    Artist Version: Nat King Cole

    Contestant: Charlie Askew 


    Title: Dock Of The Bay

    Artist Version: Otis Redding

    Contestant: Maddie Assel


    Title: I Believe

    Artist Version: Fantasia

    Contestant: Indiya Brown


    Title: Friends In Low Places

    Artist Version: Garth Brooks

    Contestant: n/a


    Title: Original Song

    Artist Version: n/a

    Contestant: n/a


    Title: Part Time Lover

    Artist Version: Stevie Wonder

    Contestant: Pervella Gant


    Title: I Won't Let Go

    Artist Version: Rascal Flatts

    Contestant: Paul Jolley


    Title: If I Had You

    Artist Version: Adam Lambert

    Contestant: Chris Barthel


    Title: Ain't Too Proud To Beg

    Artist Version: The Temptations

    Contestant: Calvin T. Peters


    Title: Whenever, Wherever, Whatever

    Artist Version: Maxwell

    Contestant: Calvin T. Peters


    Title: Tainted Love

    Artist Version: Soft Cell

    Contestant: Michelle Montezeri


    Title: I'm Going Down

    Artist Version: Mary J. Blige

    Contestant: Breanna Steer


    Title: Hell On Hells

    Artist Version: Pistol Annies

    Contestant: Brandy Hotard


    Title: Cowboy Casanova

    Artist Version: Carrie Underwood

    Contestant: Ashley Smith


    Title: Natural Woman

    Artist Version: Aretha Franklin

    Contestant: Alissa Griffin


    Title: She's Every Woman

    Artist Version: Garth Brooks

    Contestant: Dustin Watts


    Title: I'm Here

    Artist Version: The Color Purple

    Contestant: Burnell Taylor

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

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Thursday, Jan 24th 2013

    Idol heads to Long Beach, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City!

    After phenomenal auditions this week in Charlotte and Baton Rouge, American Idol heads to not one, but THREE cities next week.

    On Wednesday January 30th, American Idol will stop in both Long Beach, California AND San Antonio, Texas! This will be your chance to see auditions from two different cities on the same night! Will the contestant that inspires you most audition from the Lone Star State or from the sun-soaked beaches of Southern California?

    Then on Thursday January 31st, Idol will make its next and final stop in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Just a short drive from the historic "Automobile Alley," thousands will have their final chance to audition for our judges. Will the next American Idol be from the town better known as OKC?

    Tune in WED and THU at 8/7c on FOX to see who is going to make their American Idol dream come true!

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Wednesday, Jan 23rd 2013

    The Best Quotes From Charlotte

    American Idol headed to Charlotte, North Carolina tonight and the contestants came out in full force! Our resourceful judges were in the house to help sort the contenders from the pretenders.

    Here's a rundown of the most memorable quotes of the night:

    "Um, are we running late?" (Keith Urban to Joel Nemoyer as he checks his watch before performing)

    "Wow, it's just getting crazy here today." (Randy Jackson)

    "And you just have a good light about you, and soul, and [your voice] it's just husky and cool?Other than that it sucked." (Keith Urban to Brian Rittenberry)

    "You're nowhere near ready for this I think." (Randy Jackson to Matthew Muse)

    "I want to skin you and wear you." (Nicki Minaj to Candice Glover)

    "I wish you already had something out I could listen to." (Mariah Carey to Candice Glover)

    "You are so adorable. People are going to fall in love with you." (Mariah Carey to Isabel Gonzalez)

    "No matter what Nicki thinks, your voice fits better with country." (Randy Jackson to Summer Cunningham)

    "You know what." (Nicki Minaj to the other judges)

    Be sure to tune in to American Idol every WED and THU at 8/7c on FOX.

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider