Synopsis: Auditions for season 4 from Washington D.C.

Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from New Orleans, Louisiana

Continuing the auditions for season 4 from Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida.

Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home? Performing tonight are Ayla Brown, Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Paris Bennett,

Auditions take place in Minneapolis, MN in this special 2 hour episode

Season 6 Auditions continue from Memphis, TN

Season 6 Auditions continue from New York City, NY.

Season 6 auditions continue from Los Angeles/Pasadena, CA

Tonight, American Idol presents the Best of the Rest, never-before-seen auditions. This is the final audition show before the contestants go to Hollywood.

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywood Round, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the 24 semifinalist spots. Tonight the judges make their final cuts to determine the Top 24. The Top 12 males and Top 12 females will be revealed.

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.