American Idol

Season 12 of American Idol is down to the top ten, after tonight, they'll be down to the top nine. Last night the top ten, sang songs that past American Idol winners either sang during the show or had sung after winning the show. Here's my quick recap of their performances last night.

Kree Harrison continued her effortless dominance of Season 12 of 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (March 13), performing the Roy Orbison classic 'Crying' to the universal, effusive praise of the judges.

Rising country singer Paul Jolley sang the Lonestar mega-hit 'Amazed' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (March 13), earning an overall positive reaction from the judges by following their advice and laying back on his tendency to over-perform.

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.

The top 10 for Season 12 of 'American Idol' was revealed on Thursday's episode, the first results show of the season. America has chosen the five men and five women that comprise the top 10. Here's who's moving on:

As if there were any doubt. Country singer Kree Harrison got one step closer to her dream of music stardom on Thursday night (March 7), garnering enough votes to land among the Top 10 on the twelfth season of 'American Idol.'

The third time is the charm for Janelle Arthur. The 22-year-old country singer has won her way into the final ten contestants on Season 12 of 'American Idol.'

Country singer Paul Jolley has captured the hearts of the American viewing public, earning enough votes to land in the Top 10 finalists on Season 12 of 'American Idol' despite a couple of performances in a row that didn't seem to sell the judges completely.

After struggling in his last performance, aspiring country singer Paul Jolley sang the Christina Aguilera/Blake Shelton song 'Just a Fool' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (March 6), earning a mixed reaction from the judges for the second time in a row.

Country singer Kree Harrison wowed the judges on 'American Idol' on Tuesday night (March 5), singing Faith Hill's 'Stronger' to yet another round of enthusiasm.

Aspiring singer Tenna Torres sang the Faith Hill song 'Lost' on 'American Idol' on Tuesday night (March 5), earning a mixed reaction from the judges.

Country singer Janelle Arthur performed the Elvis Presley classic 'If I Can Dream' on 'American Idol' Tuesday night (March 5), earning raves from the judges after struggling last week.

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.

When you sing in a way that almost makes Keith Urban cry, you know you're good. Country hopeful Kree Harrison, a strong contestant on this year's 'American Idol,' has continued to wow the judges in such a way that the New Zealand-born star thinks Harrison could become America's next 'idol.'