Paul McDonald sings farewell to American Idol. Good run, Paul. Good run.

James Durbin had a great run on Ameican Idol. But it came to an end following the final four performance show on season 10.

We are down to six on American Idol Season 13. Only one can be named champion!

This is a still of American Idol Season 20 finale on ABC.

American Idol may be the most popular TV show of all-time. A variety of musical superstars have the series to thank for their careers.

One American Idol contestant receives good news in Las Vegas here. He's advanced to the top 24!

The American Idol judges break the news to one of the Top 30 hopefuls. Will it be Hollywood or home?

Way to go, Sam Woolf! The judges chose to use their one save on this American Idol hopeful.

Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery both gave it their all on American Idol. They are standing here with Ryan on the finale.

As Simon said, Allison Iraheta is the only female with any chance of winning season eight. She's seen here during movie night on the show.

American Idol hopefuls line up here in Savannah, Georgia. This is a shot from an opening season 11 episode.

This performance may have won American Idol for Kris Allen. It's a shot of him singing Kanye West's "Heartless."