Scotty McCreery News

It's a highlight for the ten performers who get to go on it - and surely a regret for the singer in 11th - and a thrill for fans of American Idol. The show's annual tour was announced by Ryan Seacrest this week and it includes over 40 stops.

Los Angeles - In what started out as one of the most musically diverse seasons of American Idol ended up as country showdown between Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, and when the votes were counted McCreery came out on top and was crowned winner of American Idol.

Los Angeles - It was down to the homestretch this week for the top 3 American Idol contestants, who spent the weekend visiting their hometown before appearing one more time on the Idol stage, where they battled for a place in next week's finale

Los Angeles - The lights dimmed for American Idol sensation James Durbin when the 22-year-old failed to capture enough votes to stay in the fight for the finale, after the results were announced on an episode that included performances by Lady Gaga and Jordin Sparks.

Los Angeles - American Idol fans were treated to a night of songs from the catalog of the legendary songwriter, singer and musician, Carole King, when the Top Six gave their weekly performances on the hit show.

Los Angeles - American Idol's magnificent seven turned to six tonight, after a night of performances that saw Katy Perry and David Cook take the stage, while the audience waited on the edge of their seats to find who would be eliminated in this week's episode.

Los Angeles - It was an American Idol week that featured 'A Night at the Movies' and songs associated with iconic films, but it wasn't the night for Paul McDonald who found himself in the bottom three, failing to receive enough votes to move him into next week's Top 7.

Los Angeles - Pia Toscano, 22, a fan favorite who was predicted by many to be the next winner of American Idol, was surprisingly eliminated tonight after finding herself in the bottom three with Stefano Langone and Jacob Lusk.

Los Angeles - American Idol fans were treated to a week that featured an Elton John extravaganza, a performance by Fantasia and the elimination of two contestants in a night that had viewers on the edge of their seat waiting to see if their favorite had made the cut.

Los Angeles - American Idol completed another week of eliminations with a star-studded line-up of entertainment featuring the Black Eyed Peas and former season 9 Idol winner Lee DeWyze debuting their new singles on the hit show.