Michelle Delamor has a great voice. She showed it off during this live audition.

Lilly Scott is a contestant worth keeping your eye on. She was one of our favorite women on their first night performing.

These are the top 12 women of season nine. They seem to have serious potential.

The pressure was on in Hollywood. Only 24 contestants advanced to the show's semifinals.

Welcome to Hollywood, American Idol fans. This is a faraway shot of contestants performing for the judges.

A slew of singers hope to make it beyond the first week of Hollywood on American Idol. They are pictured here.

Didi Benami is seen here during Hollywood Week. She really stood out after one audition. Keep an eye on Didi.

Ellen DeGeneres is the new judge on American Idol. We find her to be hilarious.

Dallas fans hold up a sign and show their enthusiasm for American Idol in this photo, taken when season nine came to town.

Ty Hemmerling got his two minutes in the spotlight by donning a bikini for his American Idol audition in Denver. Lame... and sort of funny!

Fans gather here for American Idol auditions. Who knows, the next champion may be in this photo.

In Dallas, Neil Patrick Harris served as a guest judge on American Idol. Who doesn't love this guy?!?