Everyone's favorite singing competition returns for its 14th season. 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. This is the very 1st Auditions episode of Season 14.

The fun continues on Part Two of the two-night Season Premiere with auditions in Nashville & Kansas City.

Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue to try and find the country's hottest talent in the next round of auditions in Kansas City.

Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue to try and find the country's hottest talent in the next round of auditions in New York.

Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue to try and find the country's hottest talent in the next round of auditions.

Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue to try and find the country's hottest talent in the next round of auditions.

Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue to try and find the country's hottest talent in the next round of auditions.

Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue to try and find the country's hottest talent in the next round of auditions.

Hollywood Week is here! Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue their search for the next superstar! More than 200 contestants were chosen from around the country and now the true test begins. Tonight, the singers will form lines of 10 and be asked to perform for the judges again. Those who survive will move on to the group rounds.

Hollywood Week is here, Part 2! Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue their search for the next superstar! More than 200 contestants were chosen from around the country and now the true test begins. Tonight, the singers will form lines of 10 and be asked to perform for the judges again. Those who survive will move on to the group rounds.

Hollywood Week, Part 3! Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue their search for the next superstar! More than 200 contestants were chosen from around the country and now the true test begins. Tonight, the singers will form lines of 10 and be asked to perform for the judges again. Those who survive will move on to the group rounds.

Hollywood Week, Part 4! Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue their search for the next superstar! More than 200 contestants were chosen from around the country and now the true test begins. Tonight, the singers will form lines of 10 and be asked to perform for the judges again. Those who survive will move on to the group rounds.

Tune in as the contestants perform one last time in a special showcase at the House of Blues. Then, some learn their fate.

The hopefuls continue their final performances at the House of Blues and the judges reveal the remaining contestants who will round out the Top 24.

The time has finally come for America to be heard! The Top 12 guys take to the stage for the very first time in hopes of winning over viewers, who will then vote for the first time this season!.

Don't miss your chance to have your say! Watch as the Top 12 girls perform and America votes on who will advance in the battle to become the next AMERICAN IDOL!.

The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 male singers perform.

The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 female singers perform.

The 16 remaining contestants are whittled down to the Top 12 finalists.

The Top 12 perform for America's votes.

Two finalists' journeys will end as America's votes are revealed and the Top 10 perform LIVE!.

After last week's Judges' Save, two contestants' journeys will end and the remaining 9 finalists perform live.

One contestant's journey will end and the remaining 8 finalists perform live; Kelly Clarkson performs.

One contestant's journey will end and the remaining 7 finalists perform live; Florida Georgia Line; Jason Derulo; Iggy Azalea with Jennifer Hudson.

One contestant's journey will end and the remaining 6 finalists perform live; mentor Scott Borchetta.

One contestant's journey will end and the remaining 5 finalists perform live.

One contestant's journey will end and the remaining 4 finalists perform live; Scott Borchetta mentors.

One finalist is sent home and only three remain in the battle to become the next American Idol! Martina McBride performs.

After weeks of singing their hearts out, only three remain. One finalist will be sent home and two will be left to compete for the Idol crown!.

The votes are in and it all comes down to tonight's Season Finale, when the next American Idol is finally crowned!.