American Idol

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. 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 resume their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

The auditions continue in Salt Lake City, UT.

The auditions continue in Omaha, NE.

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.

On the season's first LIVE show, the 15 remaining female contestants have one last chance to impress the judges and America during the first night of a high-stakes special three-night IDOL event called "Rush Week." Watch to find out if your favorite girls make the cut.

On the second night of "Rush Week," the 15 remaining male contestants have one last chance to impress the judges and America. Watch to find out if your favorite boys make the cut.

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

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Tonight, the competition heats up when the Top 12 finalists perform LIVE. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

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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.

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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.