Jen Hirsch sings for her American Idol life in this photo. It's a shot from the semifinal round.

Say hello to the top 24 contestants on season 11 of American Idol. Did your favorite make the cut?

American Idol judges break the news to this contestant: Did he advance to the semifinals?

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

American Idol contestants sing for their show lives in Las Vegas in this still from the 2/16/12 episode.

The judges are deliberating and watching here on American Idol. It's a shot from a season 11 Hollywood round.

Over 300 contestants advanced to Hollywood. One of them will be the next American Idol.

It's off to Hollywood for Britnee Kellogg. This contestant auditioned for the show in Portland.

Romeo Diahn has an incredible story. He has gone from refugee camps to American Idol. Wow.

Haley Smith is an 18-year old from Colorado. She hopes to be the next American Idol.

Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson do their thing in this still from American Idol. It's from an early audition round.

The American Idol panel is back for a new season! This is a shot of the trio from opening auditions.