Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.

The auditions continue from Kansas City.

The auditions continue on American Idol from San Francisco, CA as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.

The auditions continue on American Idol from Louisville, KY as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.

The auditions continue on American Idol as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar from Jacksonville, FL.

The auditions continue on American Idol, from Salt Lake City, UT, as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.

The auditions conclude on American Idol as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar from East Rutherford, NJ, & San Juan, PR.

Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 32. Who will survive and who will go home?

Contestants continue to go before the judges with hopes of getting a coveted spot among the Top 36. See who has what it takes and who is sent home.

The pressure builds and tensions run high as contestants continue to vie for a coveted spot in the Top 36.

Contestants from around the country have performed tirelessly, faced the judges and endured the grueling competition during the Hollywood Round. Tonight the judges decide which hopefuls make the final cut and earn coveted spots in the Top 36.

Last week, the Top 36 semi-finalists were revealed to the nation and were separated into three groups of 12. Tonight's episode features performances by the first 12 contestants, and America will vote on their favorites. Performing Tonight Is: Alexis Grace Ann Marie Boskovich Anoop Desai Brent Keith Casey Carlson Danny Gokey Jackie Tohn Michael Sarver Ricky Braddy Stephen Fowler Stevie Wright Tatiana Del Toro

On tonight's live results show, the 12 semi-finalists who performed Tuesday night will return to the stage to find out their fate. America's votes will be revealed and three finalists (highest male vote-getter, highest female vote-getter and next highest vote-getter) will move on in the competition, while nine semi-finalists will go home.

Last week, the first 12 semi-finalists performed, and three contestants moved on to the Top 12. Tonight's episode features performances by the second group of 12 semi-finalists, and America will vote for their favorites. Performing Tonight are: Adam Lambert Allison Iraheta Jasmine Murray Jeanine Vailes Jesse Langseth Kai Kalama Kris Allen Matt Breitzke Matt Giraud Megan Corkrey Mishavonna Henson Nick Mitchell

On tonight's live results show, the 12 semi-finalists who performed Tuesday night will return to the stage to find out their fate. America's votes will be revealed and three finalists (highest male vote-getter, highest female vote-getter and next highest vote-getter) will move on in the competition, while nine semi-finalists will go home.

Last week, the second 12 semi-finalists performed, and three contestants moved on to the Top 12. Tonight's episode features performances by the third group of 12 semi-finalists, and America will vote for their favorites. Performing Tonight Are: Alex Wagner-Trugman Arianna Afsar Felicia Barton Jorge Nuñez Ju'Not Joyner Kendall Beard Kristen McNamara Lil Rounds Nathaniel Marshall Scott MacIntyre Taylor Vaifanua Von Smith

On tonight's live results show, the 12 semi-finalists who performed Tuesday night will return to the stage to find out their fate. America's votes will be revealed and three finalists (highest male vote-getter, highest female vote-getter and next highest vote-getter) will move on in the competition, while nine semi-finalists will go home.

A select group of previously eliminated semi-finalists make their return to compete one more time, then judges Randy, Paula, Simon, & Kara will choose who takes the final 3 spots in the top 12. Performing Tonight Are: Anoop Desai Jasmine Murray Jesse Langseth Matt Giraud Megan Corkrey Ricky Braddy Tatiana Del Toro Von Smith

The Top 13 contestants take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform live for the nation. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.

Kanye West and Kelly Clarkson each perform their latest hit singles and the Top 13 contestants find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the Results Show.

The Top 11 contestants take the American Idol stage to perform live for the nation. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. This Week's Theme Is: Country Music Performing Tonight Are: Adam Lambert Alexis Grace Allison Iraheta Anoop Desai Danny Gokey Kris Allen Lil Rounds Matt Giraud Megan Joy Michael Sarver Scott MacIntyre

The Top 11 contestants find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show.

The American Idol finalists will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Motown Songs Performing Tonight Are: Adam Lambert Allison Iraheta Anoop Desai Danny Gokey Kris Allen Lil Rounds Matt Giraud Megan Joy Michael Sarver Scott MacIntyre

The contestants find out who is safe and who will be sent home on the American Idol results show.

The American Idol finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.

The contestants find out who is safe and who will be sent home.

The American Idol finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.

Tonight's Theme Is: Songs From The Year The Contestants Were Born

Performing Tonight Are:
Adam Lambert
Allison Iraheta
Anoop Desai
Danny Gokey
Kris Allen
Lil Rounds
Matt Giraud
Scott MacIntyre

The finalists find out who received the lowest number of votes on the American Idol Results Show. There were performances by Flo Rida and Kellie Pickler.

The American Idol finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.

Tonight's Theme Is: Songs From The Cinema

Performing Tonight Are:
Adam Lambert
Allison Iraheta
Anoop Desai
Danny Gokey
Kris Allen
Lil Rounds
Matt Giraud

The finalists find out who is safe and who could be sent home on the American Idol Results Show.

After last week's Judge's Save was used, the 7 remaining American Idol finalists take the stage - again - to perform live for the nation. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.

After last week's Judge's Save was used, 2 finalists will be eliminated tonight. Find out who is safe and who will be sent home.

The 5 remaining American Idol finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Rat Pack Songs Performing Tonight Are: Adam Lambert Allison Iraheta Danny Gokey Kris Allen Matt Giraud

The 5 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home.

The American Idol finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Rock & Roll Performing Tonight Is: Adam Lambert Allison Iraheta Danny Gokey Kris Allen

The 4 remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home.

The American Idol finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Contestant's Choice & Judge's Choice Performing Tonight Are: Adam Lambert Danny Gokey Kris Allen

The finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home.

Coming soon...

The season 8 finale live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, features a reunion of the Top 13 finalists before naming this season's winner.