Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.

The auditions continue from Kansas City.

Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.

More than 10,000 hardy performers braved extremely hot and muggy weather and turned out for auditions for Season 8 of American Idol in Louisville.

12,000 hardy auditioners turned out in torrential rain in Jacksonville, Florida to sing for the chance to be on season 8 of American Idol.

Thousands of hopeful auditioners streamed into Salt Lake City for their chance to show us that they have the talent to be the next American Idol.

The final auditions take place as the judges head to New York City and then San Juan, PR. in search for the next American Idol.

With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the real talent that holds in the rooms. With the individuals hoping to make a name for themselves, who is going to outshine the rest and make it through to the next round?

It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a twist forces them to separate and form new groups and make new friends. Which group is going to make it through to the next round and which are going home? The judges decide.

Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to show the judges that they did not make the wrong choice from choosing from the Group Week. This week they are solo with the help of the band or their own instrument.

The contestants from all over the country have performed tirelessly in front of the judges and faced stiff competition while in Hollywood. Now it's time they reveal the Top 36 who will move on and have a chance at becoming this year's American Idol.

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

Wild Card Results

Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.

Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.

Top 11 Finalists Perform Live

The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.

The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.

Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.

Top 9 Finalists Perform