Everyone's favorite singing competition returns for its highly anticipated 13th season with a new dream team judging panel, new contestants and the best and worst of auditions. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., travel across the country to Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Detroit, Omaha, Salt Lake City and San Francisco where the good, the bad and the outrageous audition for their shot at stardom. This season promises to deliver the most talented group of singers yet and as always, it's up to the viewers to root and vote for their favorite contestants, ultimately crowning the next AMERICAN IDOL. Don't miss the auditions from Boston and Austin that everyone will be talking about the next day.

The auditions continue on Part Two of the two-night Season Premiere of AMERICAN IDOL XIII as the judges search for the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

The auditions continue on the new season of AMERICAN IDOL XIII as the judges search for the next singing superstar.

The auditions continue on the new season of AMERICAN IDOL XIII, as the judges resume their quest to find the next singing superstar.

The auditions continue in Salt Lake City, UT, on AMERICAN IDOL XIII. as the judges search for the next singing superstar.

The auditions continue in Omaha, NE, on AMERICAN IDOL XIII as the judges resume their quest to find the next singing superstar.

The auditions are over and now it's time for Hollywood Week, but, even before the singers unpack their bags, they learn they must compete in a surprise "Hollywood or Home" round. In this intense new round, the judges will decide if these hopefuls really are committed and talented enough to become the next singing superstar. Some of the singers will be asked to perform one more time for the judges - and for some, this will be their last performance. It's a tough decision for the judges, but even tougher for the contestants, because those who don't make the cut must head straight home.

The Hollywood Round continues as judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. continue to narrow down the contestants. Some will leave with shattered dreams, others will proceed in the competition.

The Hollywood Round continues as judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. continue to narrow down the contestants. Some will take one giant step closer to superstardom, while others will have to pack their bags and leave Hollywood for good.

The Hollywood rounds end with a new twist as the judges reveal the top semi-finalists. See which contestants shine, and remain in the competition, and which ones crack under the pressure.

The first live show of the season see's the 15 remaining female contestants try to impress the judges and the public on the first night of 'Rush Week'.

The second night of 'Rush Week' sees the remaining 15 male contestants try and impress the judges and the audience at home for the last time.

The results of the last two nights are revealed in the final 'rush week' episode. The top 13 finalists will be revealed.

Tonight, the competition heats up when the Top 13 finalists perform LIVE. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

One finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed LIVE.

Tonight, the competition heats up when the Top 12 finalists perform LIVE.

One finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed LIVE.

The Top 11 finalists take the stage in hopes of impressing the judges and winning America's vote! Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat

One finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed

The Top 10 finalists take the stage in hopes of impressing the judges and winning America's vote! Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

One finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed.

The Top finalists take the stage in hopes of impressing the judges and winning America's vote! Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

One finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed LIVE.

The top finalists take the stage in hopes of impressing the judges and winning America's vote! Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

One finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed LIVE.

The Top finalists take the stage in hopes of impressing the judges and winning America's vote! Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

One finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed LIVE.

The Top finalists take the stage in hopes of impressing the judges and winning America's vote! Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

One finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed LIVE.

The Top finalists take the stage in hopes of impressing the judges and winning America's vote! Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

One finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed LIVE.

The Top Five finalists take the stage in hopes of impressing the judges and winning America's vote! Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

One finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed LIVE.

The final 4 contestants compete tonight to move on in the competition to become the next "American Idol".

Only 4 contestants remain in the competition to become the next "American Idol". One of those final 4 will be voted out of the running tonight?.

The 500th Episode of "American Idol" airs tonight and the Top 3 final contestants compete tonight to move on in the competition to become the next "American Idol".

Only 3 contestants remain in the competition to become the next "American Idol". One of those final 3 will be voted out of the running tonight?.

The final 2 contestants compete tonight to move on in the competition to become the next "American Idol".

On tonight's Season Finale episode the next "American Idol" is announced tonight and many special guest stars will appear and perform live.