American Idol

It was Motown night on American Idol as the top eight took the stage with advice from Smokey Robinson. Here's the recap from last night.

Aspiring country stars Kree Harrison and Janelle Arthur sang a duet of Madonna's pop hit 'Like a Prayer' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (March 27), turning in a performance that earned a split reaction from the judging panel.

Kree Harrison is a performer who seems like she's probably destined to be a star whether she wins this season of 'American Idol' or not. On Wednesday night (March 27) she moved one step closer to that goal with an exceptional performance of Aretha Franklin's 'Don't Play That Song' that even got the ultimate stamp of approval from Smokey Robinson.

Country singer Janelle Arthur demonstrated once again the power of subtlety with her performance of the Supremes hit 'Keep Me Hanging On' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (March 27), turning in a rendition that almost made the classic original track look like it was the wrong arrangement all along.

Carrie Underwood will once again return to the place where it all began.

Country singer Janelle Arthur has moved on another round in the twelfth season of the hit reality singing competition 'American Idol.' The 22-year-old entertainer earned America's favor with a subtle, understated performance of 'I Will' by the Beatles, learning her fate on the results show on Thursday night (March 21).

Aspiring country singer Paul Jolley sang for his life on 'American Idol' on Thursday night (March 21), after landing in the bottom three following his performance on Wednesday night. But his rendition of Heart's 'Alone' was not enough to convince the judges to use their one save of the season to keep him in the competition.

Country soul singer Kree Harrison has advanced another round on Season 12 of 'American Idol.' On the results show Thursday night (March 21), the aspiring star found out that her performance Wednesday night earned her enough votes to move on to next week in the popular reality singing competition.

The American Idol Top Nine take on the Fab Four. It's songs of the Beatles on American Idol, this could either be very good or a train wreck! Before the Top Nine perform, Ryan Seacrest announces the AT&T America's save choice between Charlie Askew and Aubrey Cleland, in my opinion, America got it right with Aubrey joining the Idol's summer top. Now to recap the night and my predictions. Read M

22-year-old country singer Janelle Arthur made a daring choice by singing the Beatles tune 'I Will' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (March 20), imbuing a lesser-known song with her own unmistakable country flair.

Aspiring country singer Paul Jolley sang the classic Beatles tune 'Eleanor Rigby' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (March 20), delivering a strong performance that didn't sit well with the judges, but seemed to connect with the audience by playing on his dramatic flair.

Soulful country singer Kree Harrison just can't seem to do anything wrong on 'American Idol.' The powerhouse vocalist continued her run of outstanding performances with a standout version of the Beatles classic 'With a Little Help From My Friends' on  'Idol' Wednesday night (March 20), opening the show with a rendition that set the bar high for her competitors.

The cutting has begun on season 12 'American Idol' as Curtis Finch, Jr., a terrific R&B singer with some serious gospel soul in his voice, was sent home Thursday, turning the top 10 into a top nine.

Pop country singer Paul Jolley narrowly survived another round of the hit reality singing competition 'American Idol' on the results show Thursday night (March 14), placing eighth out of the remaining ten contestants to move on and sing again next week.

22-year-old country singer Janelle Arthur got one step closer to her dream of music stardom on Thursday night (March 14). The Tennessee resident placed sixth out of the final ten contestants in the results show on 'American Idol' -- meaning she has survived another round.

Kree Harrison got more than one piece of good news on the 'American Idol' results show on Thursday night (March 14). She received the key to her home city of Woodville, Texas, and she also moved on to the next round of the competition.