American Idol News

  1. Wednesday, Jan 23rd 2013

    American Idol Producers Hold a Twitter Party

    Want to get the scoop on this week's drama and backstage action? American Idol is having a TWO-NIGHT Twitter Party and you're invited!

    On Wednesday January 23rd from 8PM to 10PM Eastern Time, join American Idol Executive Producer NIGEL LYTHGOE (@dizzyfeet) as he offers his thoughts on the auditions from Charlotte, North Carolina.

    Then on Thursday January 24th from 8PM to 9PM Eastern and Pacific times, tweet along with Idol producers CHARLES BOYD (@Charles_RBoyd), PATRICK LYNN (@PMLynn), MEGAN MICHAELS WOLFLICK (@michaem), NORM BETTS (@WhoIsNorm) and BRIAN ROBINSON (@wolfpackbrob) as they kick off the audition coverage from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

    Don't forget to follow American Idol (@AmericanIdol) on twitter and use the hashtag #idolauditions to join in on the party!

    American Idol airs Wednesday, Jan 23 (8:00-10:00PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Jan 24 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Wednesday, Jan 23rd 2013

    Charlotte Song List


    American Idol headed South tonight and checked the auditioners in Charlotte, NC. From country crooners to rock and roll band leaders, Charlotte was a city full of talent and promise.

    Check out the list of songs performed on last night's show and take a look back at some of the more memorable auditions.  

    Title: Respect
    Artist Version: Aretha Franklin
    Contestant: Naomi Morris

    Title: Ain't Too Proud To Beg
    Artist Version: The Temptations
    Contestant: Naomi Morris

    Title: Nessun Dorma
    Artist Version: Bocelli
    Contestant: n/a 

    Title: Feeling Good
    Artist Version: Michael Buble
    Contestant: Joel Nemoyer

    Title: Let It Be
    Artist Version: The Beatles
    Contestant: Brian Rittenberry

    Title: Bless The Broken Road
    Artist Version: Rascal Flatts
    Contestant: Jimmy Smith

    Title: Mama Knows Best
    Artist Version: Jesse J
    Contestant: Sarina-Joi Crowe

    Title: Crying
    Artist Version: Roy Orbison
    Contestant: Haley Katherine Davis

    Title: Loving You
    Artist Version: Minnie Ripperton
    Contestant: Na'Chelle Fullins-Lovell

    Title: When I Get Where I'm Going
    Artist Version: Brad Paisley
    Contestant: Matthew Muse

    Title: Nothing Can Change This Love
    Artist Version: Sam Cooke
    Contestant: Isabel Gonzalez

    Title: Folsom Prison Blues
    Artist Version: Johnny Cash
    Contestant: Taisha Bethea

    Title: You Oughta Know
    Artist Version: Alanis Morisette
    Contestant: Taisha Bethea

    Title: Lean On Me
    Artist Version: Bill Withers
    Contestant: Summer Cunningham

    Title: All I Could Do Was Cry
    Artist Version: Etta James
    Contestant: Brandy Hamilton

    Title: Cowboy Casanova
    Artist Version: Carrie Underwood
    Contestant: Ashley Smith

    Title: Where The Black Top Ends
    Artist Version: Keith Urban
    Contestant: Janelle Arthur

    Title: Walkin' The Country
    Artist Version: The Ranch
    Contestant: Janelle Arthur

    Title: Rolling In The Deep
    Artist Version: Adele
    Contestant: Sarah Crouse

    Title: Valerie
    Artist Version: Amy Winehouse
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: Teach Me How To Dougie
    Artist Version: Cali Swag District
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: Sweet Dreams
    Artist Version: Beyonce
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: I'll Be 
    Artist Version: Edwin McCain
    Contestant: Rodney Barber

    Title: Syrup & Honey
    Artist Version: Duffy
    Contestant: Candice Glover

    Title: Pride and Joy
    Artist Version: Bonnie Raitt
    Contestant: Ja'Bria Barber

    Title: A Whole New World
    Artist Version: Aladdin
    Contestant: Brad Harrie

    Title: Fresh Prince of Bel Air
    Artist Version: Will Smith
    Contestant: Seretha Guinn

    Title: How Do I Live
    Artist Version: LeAnn Rimes
    Contestant: Seretha Guinn

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

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Tuesday, Jan 22nd 2013

    Weekly Scoop: American Idol Heads South

    American Idol heads south this week for auditions in Charlotte, SC and Baton Rouge, LA. Last year Georgia native Phillip Phillips took home the title. Will the next American Idol hail from the South as well? Tune in Wednesday and Thursday at 8/7c on FOX! 

    While you wait for the show check out where your favorite past Idols are performing this week below!

    Tuesday 1/22
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, OK.
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Kris Allen performs at The State Theater in St. Petersburg, FL.
    Casey James performs at Music in the City 2013 in Nashville, TN.

    Wednesday 1/23
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, OK.
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

    Thursday 1/24
    Phillip Phillips performs at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center in Vincennes, IN.
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, OK.
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.?Scott MacIntyre performs at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

    Friday 1/25
    Phillip Phillips performs at Leach Theatre in Rolla, MO.
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, OK.
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Daughtry performs at the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX.
    Jason Castro performs at Winter Jam Tour Spectacular 2013 in Kansas City, KS.
    Scott MacIntyre performs at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ.

    Saturday 1/26
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, OK.
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Daughtry performs at the Tulsa Convention Center Arena in Tulsa, OK.
    Bucky Covington performs at HCGWD Events Center in Baraboo, WI.
    Phil Stacey performs at Anastasia Baptist Church in St. Augustine, FL.
    Jason Castro performs at Winter Jam Tour Spectacular 2013 in Des Moines, IA.

    Sunday 1/27
    Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, OK.
    Taylor Hicks performs at Paris Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
    Phil Stacey performs at Calvary Christain Center in Orange Park, FL.
    Phil Stacey performs at Anastasia Baptist Church in St. Augustine, FL.
    Jason Castro performs at Winter Jam Tour Spectacular 2013 in Peoria, IL.

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Thursday, Jan 17th 2013

    Next Stop: Charlotte and Baton Rouge!

    The first week for the 12th season of American Idol is in the books, and what a week it was!


    After memorable stops in both New York City and Chicago, next week Idol heads to the cities of Charlotte, North Carolina and Baton Rouge, Louisiana!


    On Wednesday, Idol will stop over in the town better known as "The Queen City" as thousands of hopefuls will audition in Charlotte for the opportunity to be crowned the next American Idol.


    On Thursday, Idol rolls on to Louisiana's capital city in Baton Rouge. With the competition heating up, it is going to be interesting to see who advances to Hollywood from the town more commonly known as "The Red Stick."


    Tune in to the two-night American Idol event on WED and THU at 8/7c on FOX.


    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Thursday, Jan 17th 2013

    Chicago Song List

    Tonight the Season 12 Premiere continued in the city of Chicago.Talented auditioners from the Windy City showed up to blow the socks of our judges. 

    There were many success stories that came out of Chicago and a few disappointments.  Check out the list of songs performed on last night's show: 

    Title: Whenever You Come Around

    Artist Version: Vince Gill

    Contestant: MacKenzie Wasner


    Title: Fantasy

    Artist Version: Mariah Carey

    Contestant: n/a


    Title: The Prayer

    Artist Version: Celine Dion 

    Contestant: Kiara Lanier 


    Title: Dream A Little Dream Of Me

    Artist Version: The Mamas and the Papas

    Contestant: Stephanie Schimel


    Title: Downtown

    Artist Version: Petula Clark

    Contestant: Melissa Bush


    Title: Gimme Shelter

    Artist Version: The Rolling Stones

    Contestant: Gabe Brown


    Title: We All Die Young

    Artist Version: Steel Dragon

    Contestant: Gabe Brown


    Title: One Week

    Artist Version: Barenaked Ladies

    Contestant: Kevin Nabity


    Title: Come Sail Away

    Artist Version: Styx

    Contestant: n/a


    Title: Washed By The Water

    Artist Version: Needtobreathe

    Contestant: Griffin Peterson


    Title: God Is Able

    Artist Version: Smokie Norful

    Contestant: Curtis Finch, Jr. 


    Title: Let It Be

    Artist Version: The Beatles

    Contestant: Mariah Pultice


    Title: Your Cheating Heart

    Artist Version: Hank Williams

    Contestant: Brandy Neelly


    Title: Back At One

    Artist Version: Brian McKnight

    Contestant: Josh Holiday


    Title: Who's Loving You

    Artist Version: Jackson 5

    Contestant: Courtney Williams


    Title: Knock On Wood

    Artist Version: Eddie Floyd

    Contestant: Andrew Jones


    Title: Superstar

    Artist Version: Luther Vandross

    Contestant: Clifton Duffin


    Title: Thank You

    Artist Version: Ashanti

    Contestant: Ieisha Cotton


    Title: Try A Little Tenderness

    Artist Version: Otis Redding

    Contestant: Johnny Keyser


    Title: Nasty

    Artist Version: Janet Jackson

    Contestant: Johnny Keyser


    Title: I've Got No Strings

    Artist Version: Pinocchio

    Contestant: Kez Ban Sauerbier


    Title: Azure Sky

    Artist Version: Original Song

    Contestant: Kez Ban Sauerbier


    Title: You Are So Beautiful

    Artist Version: Joe Cocker

    Contestant: Arthur Frierson


    Title: And I Am Telling You

    Artist Version: Jennifer Holliday

    Contestant: Joseph Smith


    Title: Grenade

    Artist Version: Bruno Mars

    Contestant: Josie Siragusa


    Title: Mama Knows Best

    Artist Version: Jessie J

    Contestant: Ashley Curry


    Title: Bridge Over Troubled Water

    Artist Version: Simon & Garfunkel

    Contestant: Lazaro Arbos

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

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider