1. Thursday, Apr 18th 2013

    Song List: The Top 5 Results Show

    We said goodbye to country cutie Janelle Arthur at the end of this week's results show and boy was it hard to say farewell to the charming singer. Lucky for us we got to see Janelle perform one last time on the IDOL stage when she rocked "You Keep Me Hangin' On" by The Supremes. 

    Janelle will surely be missed, but we can't forget the rockin' performances on a show that brought back IDOL alumni Clay Aiken and Fantasia Barrino. Check out the entire song list from the episode below: 

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

    Title: "California Dreamin'"
    Artist Version: Scala & Kolacny Brothers
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Can't Hold Us"
    Artist Version: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Last Dance"
    Artist Version: Donna Summer
    Contestant: All (Group Medley)

    Title: "Heaven Knows"
    Artist Version: Donna Summer
    Contestant: All (Group Medley)

    Title: "Dim All the Lights"
    Artist Version: Donna Summer
    Contestant: All (Group Medley)

    Title: "She Works Hard for the Money"
    Artist Version: Donna Summer
    Contestant: All (Group Medley)

    Title: "This is the Night"
    Artist Version: Clay Aiken
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Invisible"
    Artist Version: Clay Aiken
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
    Artist Version: Simon & Garfunkel
    Contestant: Clay Aiken Performance

    Title: "Lose to Win"
    Artist Version: Fantasia
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "You Keep Me Hangin' On"
    Artist Version: The Supremes
    Contestant: Janelle Arthur

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

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Thursday, Apr 18th 2013

    Clay Aiken Returns to the IDOL Stage

    Clay Aiken didn't win AMERICAN IDOL, but with the career he's had in the 10 years since leaving the show you'd think he did. Clay has become a household name for his immense talent and philanthropic nature. Tonight he comes home to the IDOL stage to perform. 

    Clay has released seven studio albums since leaving IDOL and with the release of A Thousand Different Ways in 2006 and On My Way Here in 2008, Clay became only the eighth artist in Billboard history to have their first four albums debut in the top 5. 2010's Tried and True made him the first IDOL contestant to have five albums reach the top 10 for first week sales.

    Clay became a UNICEF Ambassador in 2004 and has traveled the world ensuring that children in countries ravaged by natural disaster, war or political unrest still have a chance at an education. His trips have taken him to Indonesia, Mexico, Uganda, and Afghanistan and even into the anarchy of Somalia. His work in the United States hits closer to home. Clay started the National Inclusion Project (formerly the Bubel/Aiken Foundation) a nationally recognized project to bridge the gap that exists between young people with disabilities and the world around them.

    Clay lends his support to a number of different causes, most recently for GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) where he spoke on behalf of anti bullying legislation in front of a Congressional Committee in 2010.

    To learn more about what's new with Clay visit his website at www.clayaiken.com.

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Wednesday, Apr 17th 2013

    Download the Top 5 Performances on iTunes

    Download Top 5 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.

    Amber Holcomb - "Without You"
    Amber Holcomb – "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life"

    Angie Miller – "I'll Stand By You"
    Angie Miller – "Halo"

    Candice Glover – "Straight Up"
    Candice Glover – "When You Believe"

    Kree Harrison – "She Talks to Angels"
    Kree Harrison – "Have You Ever Been in Love"

    Janelle Arthur – "When I Call Your Name"
    Janelle Arthur – "Dumb Blonde"

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Wednesday, Apr 17th 2013

    Song List: The Top 5 Performance

    The Top 5 amazing gals each performed two songs on Wednesday's performance show. They first took on a song from the year they were born then they got to pick a song from any diva! 

    The result was a wide variety of performances. Several of the performances won standing ovations from our judges. A few even received high praise from Jimmy Iovine who was backstage giving his critiques after the judges. 

    What was your favorite song from the episode? Check out the song list below.  

    Title: "Stompa"
    Artist Version: Serena Ryder
    Contestant: n/a

    Title: "Straight Up"
    Artist Version: Paula Abdul
    Contestant: Candice Glover

    Title: "When I Call Your Name"
    Artist Version: Vince Gill
    Contestant: Janelle Arthur

    Title: "She Talks to Angels"
    Artist Version: The Black Crowes
    Contestant: Kree Harrison

    Title: "I'll Stand By You"
    Artist Version: The Pretenders
    Contestant: Angie Miller

    Title: "Without You"
    Artist Version: Mariah Carey
    Contestant: Amber Holcomb

    Title: "When You Believe"
    Artist Version: Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston
    Contestant: Candice Glover

    Title: "Dumb Blonde"
    Artist Version: Dolly Parton
    Contestant: Janelle Arthur

    Title: "Have You Ever Been in Love"
    Artist Version: Celine Dion
    Contestant: Kree Harrison

    Title: "Halo"
    Artist Version: Beyonce
    Contestant: Angie Miller

    Title: Barbra Streisand
    Artist Version: Duck Sauce
    Contestant:
    n/a

    Title: "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life"
    Artist Version: Barbra Streisand
    Contestant: Amber Holcomb

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider

  1. Wednesday, Apr 17th 2013

    The Best Judges' Quotes Of The Top 5 Performance Night

    It was divas night as the Top 5 hit the stage! With the competition heading towards the homestretch, there is even less room for error than ever before. Keith, Nicki, Mariah and Randy once again had their hands full with the bevvy of performances.

    Below were the best judges' quotes of the Top 5 performance night:

    "You don't choose 'em, [the songs] you just feel 'em. It's like a slow wink you get across the bar." (Keith Urban to Candice Glover)

    "Please keep that confidence. Don't let any of the negativity penetrate who you are." (Mariah Carey to Janelle Arthur)

    "I loved your voice from note one." (Randy Jackson to Kree Harrison)

    "I really look forward to you hitting the road where all the edges get softened and get looser." (Keith Urban to Angie Miller)

    "It wasn't perfect, but I give you mad props." (Randy Jackson to Amber Holcomb)

    "Again? This is crazy. Again?! That's the best vocal of the night!" (Randy Jackson to Candice Glover)

    "It was pow because you connected to the song." (Mariah Carey to Janelle Arthur)

    "You're not country. You're worldly. You're iconic. You're everything Kree-dom." (Nicki Minaj to Kree Harrison)

    "Now my Angie Miller is back!" (Nicki Minaj to Angie Miller)

    "As an American to another, you are potentially a massive star. Thank you Amber!" (Mariah Carey to Amber Holcomb)

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

    Posted by @IDOL_Insider