'80's Night on Next AMERICAN IDOL as Remaining 8 Take the Stage

By: Apr. 04, 2014
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Last night, finalist Sam Woolf was saved from elimination after American Idol XIII judges - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. - unanimously agreed to use the save after it was revealed that he received the lowest number of votes.

Woolf will continue in the competition as he takes the stage with the remaining finalists next week. Also on tonight's show, multi-platinum band Daughtry, fronted by Season Five IDOL alum Chris Daughtry, performed their new single, "Waiting For Superman."

Now with no more Judges' Saves left, the competition intensifies next week, Wednesday, April 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), when the Top Eight- C.J. Harris, Jena Irene, Caleb Johnson, Jessica Meuse, Alex Preston, Dexter Roberts, Malaya Watson and Sam Woolf - will take to the stage in hopes of winning America's vote. After weeks of celebrating the best of contemporary music, each finalist will select and sing a classic song from the 1980s.

On the next live results show, airing Thursday, April 10 (9:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), tune in to find out find out the results of America's vote.

Below are the Top Eight finalists:

C.J. Harris Age: 23 Hometown: Jasper, AL

C.J.'s Video Diary

Twitter: @CJHarrisMusic

Facebook: facebook.com/IdolCJHarris

Jena Irene Age: 17 Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI

Jena's Video Diary

Twitter: @JenaAsciutto1

Facebook: facebook.com/IdolJenaIrene

Caleb Johnson Age: 22 Hometown: Asheville, NC

Caleb's Video Diary

Twitter: @CalebPJohnson

Facebook: facebook.com/IdolCalebJohnson

Jessica Meuse Age: 23 Hometown: Slapout, AL

Jessica's Video Diary

Twitter: @JessMeuse

Facebook: facebook.com/IdolJessicaMeuse

Alex Preston Age: 20 Hometown: Mont Vernon, NH

Alex's Video Diary

Twitter: @RealAlexPreston

Facebook: facebook.com/IdolAlexPreston

Dexter Roberts Age: 22 Hometown: Fayette, AL

Dexter's Video Diary

Twitter: @ImDexterRoberts

Facebook: facebook.com/IdolDexterRoberts

Malaya Watson Age: 16 Hometown: Southfield, MI

Malaya's Video Diary

Twitter: @MalayaTinaB

Facebook: facebook.com/IdolMalayaWatson

Sam Woolf Age: 17 Hometown: Bradenton, FL

Sam's Video Diary

Twitter: @SamWoolfMusic

Facebook: facebook.com/IdolSamWoolf

Viewers at home continue to have five ways to vote for their favorite singer, including voting via Google Search when the IDOL vote window opens at the top of the show, by searching for IDOL-related terms. Fans are able to vote immediately after their favorites perform. After casting their votes, fans have the opportunity to share their votes on Google+, follow contestants, join community conversations or participate in Google Hangouts about the show. Viewers can also vote online at AmericanIdol.com; via the AMERICAN IDOL App; via text messaging; and via toll-free calling.

American Idol XIII is produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, a division of CORE Media Group. The series was created by Simon Fuller and is executive produced by Simon Fuller, Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Trish Kinane, Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Prager. Louis J. Horvitz is director and Rickey Minor is musical director. "Like" American Idol on Facebook atfacebook.com/AmericanIdol. Follow the series on Twitter @AmericanIdol and join the discussion using #idol. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @AmericanIdol. Download the American Idol app for iOS devices from the App StoreSM; and for Android devices at Google PlayTM Store.** Data rates may apply for app download and usage.



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