‘American Idol’ Season 11

Thousands line up at the North Charleston Coliseum in South Carolina for the chance to become the next American Idol on Friday, July 22nd, 2011. 

American Idol begins its 11th nationwide search for the best undiscovered talent in the country in St. Louis, where thousands lined up fot the chance to become the next American Idol. Ryan Seacrest welcomes the auditioners on June 28th, 2011. 

Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson gear up for Season 11 of American Idol.

Ryan Seacrest with contestant William Thompson on American Idol airing Wednesday, Jan. 18th 2012.

Contestant Shannon Magrane sings surrounded by her family on American Idol on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012.  

Steven Tyler steals a dance with a contestant on American Idol on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012. 

Contestant Reed Grimm gives his all during a performance on American Idol on Thursday, January 19th, 2012.  

Steven Tyler arriving via jet on American Idol airing Sunday, January 22nd, 2012. 

Contestant Jason "Wolf" Hamlin gets some stage time on American Idol airing Sunday, January 22nd, 2012.

Contestant Jane Carrey on American Idol airing Sunday, January 22nd, 2012. 

Aspen contestant, "Magic Cyclops" on American Idol, airing on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012.  

Texas contestant Skylar Laine performs in front of the judges on American Idol airing on Thursday, January 26th, 2012.  

Texas contestant Ramiro Garcia performs in front of the judges on American Idol, airing on Thursday, January 26th, 2012.    

Contestants line up for a chance to become the next American Idol at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, airing on Wednesday, Feb 1st, 2012.  

Portland contestant Britnee Kellogg onstage before performing in front of the judges on American Idol, airing Wednesday, February 1st, 2012.   

Portland contestant, Brittany Zika performs in front of the judges on American Idol, airing Wednesday, February 1st, 2012. 

Contestants arrive early and en masse outside of the American Idol auditions in St. Louis, Missouri.

Contestant Lauren Gray belts it out in front of the judges during her audition for American Idol in St. Louis airing on February 2nd, 2012.

St. Louis contestant Reis Kloeckner graciously accepts praise from the judges on American Idol airing February 2nd, 2012.

The more than 300 contestants that made it to Hollywood pose with Ryan Seacrest before beginning the next round of eliminations on American Idol.

Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Ryan Seacrest converse at the judges desk during the Hollywood round on American Idol.

A contestant prepares to sing in front of the judges during the Hollywood elimination round on American Idol.

Contestant Imani Handy is helped up after fainting during her performance during the group round on American Idol.

The judges are surrounded by contestants during a pep-rally jam session on American Idol.

Contestants perform in groups in front of the judges at the Cirque du Soleil's Viva Elvis Theatre in Las Vegas on American Idol.

Contestants line up to hear whether or not they will be continuing on with American Idol.

Contestants react to receiving their fates from the judges on American Idol during the Las Vegas elimination round.

A contestant performs for the judges on a platform completely surrounded by water during the final Las Vegas round of American Idol.

A contestant finds out that he will be continuing on to the next round of American Idol.

The Top 24 Semifinalists of American Idol.

Jermaine Jones performs in front of the judges on American Idol.  Jermaine was initially left out of the top 24, but was brought back as a 13th male contestant.

Reed Grimm is the first male contestant to perform in front of the judges in the round of 24 on American Idol.

Skylar Laine performs in front of the judges during the round of 24 on American Idol.

Elise Testone performs in front of the judges during the round of 24 on American Idol.

Contestants Jermaine Jones, Colton Dixon, Eben Franckewitz and Deandre Brackensick wait for Ryan Seacrest to let them know who has made it into the final 13 on American Idol.

The Final 13 contestants move on to the next round of American Idol.  Clockwise from Top Center;  Jermaine Jones, Erika Van Pelt, Jeremy Rosado, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Deandre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Shannon Magrane, Colton Dixon. Heejun Han, Joshua Ledet, Elise Testone and Phillip Phillips.

Elise Testone is told by Ryan Seacrest that she is safe and will be continuing on with American Idol.

Mary J. Blige performs on American Idol.

Elise Testone, Heejun Han, Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine, DeAndre Brackensick, Erika Van Pelt, Jermaine Jones, Colton Dixon, Shannon Magrane, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips make up the Top 12 Contestants on American Idol.

Shannon Magrane belts out her final notes as an American Idol contestant as she is eliminated from the show.

Phillip Phillips, Elise Testone, DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanaugh, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Heejun Han, Jessica Sanchez, Josh Ledet and Erika Van Pelt have all made it into the Final 10 contestants of American Idol.

Heejun Han performs in front of the judges on American Idol.

Colton Dixon performs in front of the judges on American Idol.

Haley Reinhart performs for the judges on American Idol.

Joe Perry of Aerosmith plays "Happy Birthday" for Steven Tyler on American Idol.

Colton Dixon, Elise Testone, Phillip Phillips, Heejun Han, DeAndre Brackensick, Josh Ledet, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine and Jessica Sanchez make up the final 9 contestants on American Idol.

Colton Dixon performs in front of the judges on American Idol.

Last season's winner Scotty McCreery is presented with a platinum record for his single "Clear as Day" on American Idol.

Heejun Han embraces a fellow contestant as he is eliminated on American Idol.

Skylar Laine and Colton Dixon perform together on American Idol.