American Idol

Aspiring star Devin Velez sang Carrie Underwood's 'Temporary Home' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (March 13), turning in a rendition that had the judges questioning his song choice.

Country singer Janelle Arthur performed Montgomery Gentry's hit song 'Gone' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (March 13), making a daring song choice that the judges didn't seem to think was entirely right for her.

'American Idol' judge Keith Urban doesn't enjoy being the bad news bearer to contestants who are singing their hearts out, especially when it's in front of millions of viewers. Now that the Top 10 have been chosen, and America will choose their 'Idol,' Urban is glad to pass that decision on to someone else.

Singer Lazaro Arbos performed the Keith Urban song 'Tonight I Wanna Cry' on 'American Idol' Thursday night (Feb. 28), earning a mixed opinion from the judges.

Aspiring country singer Micah Johnson was dealt a setback in his dreams of going pro on 'American Idol' Thursday night (Feb. 7). The 24-year-old performer washed out of Hollywood Week after singing the Randy Travis classic 'I Told You So.'

Jimmy Smith won his way to Las Vegas on 'American Idol' Thursday night (Feb. 7), singing the Fleetwood Mac classic 'Landslide' in a strong performance that demonstrated not only his vocal chops, but his poised stage presence.

22-year-old aspiring country star Paul Jolley got one step closer to his dream on Thursday night (Feb. 7), earning his way to the next round on 'American Idol' by singing Carrie Underwood's recent hit 'Blown Away' despite a bout of nerves that threatened to derail his performance.

Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood were named the top 'American Idol' earners of 2012. These two singers are a fairytale example of what can happen when your talent is portrayed on a hit television show. They won Season 1 and Season 4, respectively, and they continue to rake in the income years removed from their wins.

24-year-old singer Micah Johnson astonished the judges on 'American Idol' by delivering a note-perfect rendition of Zac Brown Band's 'Chicken Fried' -- despite the fact that his voice has been damaged by a surgical mistake.

Aspiring country singer Ann Difani sang the Faith Hill song 'Stronger' at the San Antonio auditions for the twelfth season of 'American Idol' Wednesday night (Jan. 30),  winning her way to the next round in Hollywood with a clean, restrained interpretation that owed much to Hill's original.

Making his triumphant return to the show that made him famous, rising country star Scotty McCreery was on hand on Wednesday night (Jan. 23) to help 'American Idol' kick off its twelfth season audition rounds in Charlotte, NC.

Obviously, Scotty McCreery is no stranger to 'American Idol.' The 19-year-old singer was crowned the winner in the show's tenth season, and has since embarked on a successful recording and touring career as a country artist. This Wednesday (Jan. 23), he will return to the show for an appearance during the audition rounds in Charlotte, in his home state of North Carolina.