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.

Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.

More than 10,000 hardy performers braved extremely hot and muggy weather and turned out for auditions for Season 8 of American Idol in Louisville.

12,000 hardy auditioners turned out in torrential rain in Jacksonville, Florida to sing for the chance to be on season 8 of American Idol.

Thousands of hopeful auditioners streamed into Salt Lake City for their chance to show us that they have the talent to be the next American Idol.

The final auditions take place as the judges head to New York City and then San Juan, PR. in search for the next American Idol.

With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the real talent that holds in the rooms. With the individuals hoping to make a name for themselves, who is going to outshine the rest and make it through to the next round?

It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a twist forces them to separate and form new groups and make new friends. Which group is going to make it through to the next round and which are going home? The judges decide.

Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to show the judges that they did not make the wrong choice from choosing from the Group Week. This week they are solo with the help of the band or their own instrument.

The contestants from all over the country have performed tirelessly in front of the judges and faced stiff competition while in Hollywood. Now it's time they reveal the Top 36 who will move on and have a chance at becoming this year's American Idol.

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

Wild Card Results

Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.

Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.

Top 11 Finalists Perform Live

The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.

The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.

Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.

Top 9 Finalists Perform

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

The remaining contestants perform songs

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

Top 7 Finalists Perform Again

This episode will end with 2 contestants being eliminated. Performances from disco week include Harry Casey, Thelma Houston and Freda Payne singing a medley of the genres gems. Also, season 7 runner up David Archuleta stops by to sing a song.

This week's performances will come from the songbook of the Rat Pack, the 1960's cool crooners who also went by the names of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.

A contestant is eliminated

Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.

1 of 4 voted off. Slash plays lead guitar duiring Idol group number. Daughtry performs and accepts Platinum Record. No Doubt also performs.

3 Finalists Compete

One of Three Voted Off

The Top 2 Finalist perform. Both Adam Lambert and Kris Allen sing three songs: one song they sang before on the competition, one song chosen by 'Idol' creator Simon Fuller and the song that will be their first Single, co-written by judge Kara DioGuardi

The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.

The audition process begins in Boston, as hopefuls line up for the chance to perform for the judges. Victoria Beckham is this weeks guest judge.

The auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Windy City." Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Sunshine State. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Golden State with guest judges Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Lone Star State with guest judges Neil Patrick Harris and Joe Jonas. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Mile High City" with returning guest judge Victoria Beckham. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

It is the last of the Season Nine auditions. Join Simon, Kara and Randy as they continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day

American Idol's newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, joins Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson in Hollywood to begin winnowing down the contestants. The golden ticket contenders chosen from around the nation will endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Find out who will survive and who will go home during round 1.

The pressure mounts as the Hollywood Round contestants must perform once again for Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy in hopes of securing a spot in the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when round 2 continues.

The pressure mounts as Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy narrow down the contestants even further in their search for the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when the all-new two-hour Hollywood Round 3 begins.

The judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - are revealed tonight.

The Top 12 female semifinalists take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform live for the judges and for the nation. On this season's first night of voting, the contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.

The Top 12 male semifinalists sing their hearts out live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is up to America to vote.

During the first live results show of the season, four semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home. Tune in to see if your favorites made the cut when the first four contestants are sent home after America's vote is revealed.

The Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

The Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

Four more semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home tonight after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites make the cut.

The eight female semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

The eight male semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

It's the moment you've been waiting for! This season's Top 12 are announced tonight as four more semifinalists are eliminated from the competition and sent home after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites earn one of the coveted spots in the Top 12

The Top 12 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

This Week's Theme Is: Rolling Stones

The Top 12 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live. Tune in to see if your favorites make it.

The Top 11 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

Tonight's Theme Is:Billboard # 1 Hits

Tonight's Guest Mentor: Miley Cyrus

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

The Top 10 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live.

Tonight's Mentor: Usher

Tonight's Theme Is: R&B songs

The Top 10 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the live results

The nine remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live.

Tonight's Theme Is: Lennon/McCartney Songbook

The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live.

The nine remaining finalists - again - take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live.

The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and which two will be sent home live.

The seven remaining contestants perform inspirational songs. Alicia Keys is the mentor.

American Idol once again hosts Idol Gives Back, a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities that will feature performances and appearances by some of Hollywood's biggest stars! Additionally, the seven remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live on this special night.

The Top 6 Finalists perform as they continue on their journey to try and become the next American Idol! Be sure to watch and see who impresses Simon, Kara, Randy and Ellen when American Idol airs live.

This Week's Theme Is: Shania Twain Songs

This Week's Mentor Is: Shania Twain

Last night, American Idol's Top 6 Finalists performed their hardest in hopes of advancing to get one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. Tonight find out who makes the Top 5, and who will be sent home live.

The five remaining finalists take the stage to perform Live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

Tonight's Theme Is: Frank Sinatra Songs

Tonight's Mentor Is: Harry Connick Jr.

The five remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live leaving 4 contestants to remain.

The four remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles .

This Week's Theme Is : Songs from the movies

This Week's Mentor Is: Jamie Foxx

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

The three remaining finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

This Week's Theme Is: Contestant's Choice, & Judge's Choice

Performing Tonight Are:

Casey James

Crystal Bowersox

Lee Dewyze

The three remaining finalists find out who is safe making it to the finale and who will be sent home live

The two finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who becomes this years American Idol!

And the Winner IS.................