Kris Allen News

MIAMI ROCKS OUR TROOPS' already extensive lineup just got more exciting with the addition of new dynamic acts for the benefit concert celebration. Set to take place at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami Sept. 29, the concert will benefit HonorVet.org, an organization that has assembled a network of professionals who are dedicated to helping veterans and their families in their lives after service. The benefit concert will have something to offer to music fans of all different genres.

American Idol LIVE! returns to Detroit's Joe Louis Arena to launch the 2012 tour tonight, July 6 at 7 p.m. The hit tour is the first chance to see this season's talented top 10 finalists in concert to include DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Heejun Han, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone and Erika Van Pelt.

TVGuide.com put this season's AMERICAN IDOL final contestants on the spot by asking them such questions as 'Who's the hottest finalist?' and 'Who gave this season's best performance?' Check out their responses below!

The 11th season of AMERICAN IDOL came to a sensational conclusion last night as Phillip Phillips was crowned the winner during the live two-hour season finale on FOX. Phillips, 21, from Leesburg, GA, received the most of America's world record-shattering 132 million votes - the highest number in the show's history.

Check out a special edition of Broadway-bound Constantine Maroulis'Unofficial Idol Forum' on Fuse, featuring Season 8 winner Kris Allen, who has just released his new album, 'Thank You Camellia.' Watch the video below for the pair's take on the AMERICAN IDOL finale.

Nationally syndicated morning show 'LIVE! with Kelly' previously announced the lineup of guest co-hosts who will join Kelly Ripa this week, May 21-25, 2012. Today, Monday, May 21, 'Private Practice' star Taye Diggs shares the hosting duties with Ripa. R&B superstar Robin Thicke chats with the hosts and performs for the 'LIVE' audience, and 'The Bachelorette' Emily Maynard sits down with Kelly and Taye.

American Idol LIVE! will return to Detroit's Joe Louis Arena to launch the 2012 tour on Friday, July 6 at 7 p.m. The hit tour is the first chance to see this season's talented top 10 finalists in concert to include DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Heejun Han, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone and Erika Van Pelt.

On Monday, May 21, 'Private Practice' star TAYE DIGGS will share the hosting duties with Ripa. R&B superstar Robin Thicke chats with the hosts and performs for the 'LIVE' audience.

American Idol LIVE! will return to Detroit's Joe Louis Arena to launch the 2012 tour on Friday, July 6 at 7 p.m. The hit tour is the first chance to see this season's talented top 10 finalists in concert to include DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Heejun Han, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone and Erika Van Pelt.

AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! returns this summer for another hit tour to showcase this season's talented top 10 finalists. Launching the careers of many, the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour is the first chance to see your favorites in concert!

On next week's live results show Katy Perry will perform her newest single, "Part of Me"; the official touring Queen tribute, The Queen Extravaganza, will perform their classic smash hit "Somebody To Love"; and AMERICAN IDOL Season 10 finalist Stefano Langone will perform his new single, "I'm On A Roll."

Last night, Ryan announces importantly at the top of tonight's episode of American Idol, 53 million votes were cast - the highest number this season. Were they for your favorite? Find out now!

On last night's episode of AMERICAN IDOL, The Top 7 finalists embarked on a 'new beginning', with each contestant singing two songs from 'Now & Then': a #1 hit from 2001 to the present and a soul song from back in the day.

American Idol kicks things off this week with an overly dramatic movie-esque recap of last week's events. For those of you who are suffering from Idol amnesia: Jessica Sanchez got the judges' save. Tonight will be Now and Then, meaning that the contestants will sing a number one hit from the past 12 years and then what Ryan describes as 'a soul song from back in the day.'

On Thursday, April 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), LMFAO performs their smash hit, "Sorry For Party Rocking," and AMERICAN IDOL Season Eight winner Kris Allen performs his new single, "The Vision Of Love."

As first reported on TVLine.com, the theme for this Wednesday night's AMERICAN IDOL will be 'Now & Then', with each of the remaining 7 contestants singing two songs, a number one Billboard hit from 2000 to 2012, and a "soul" song from a previous decade.

On Thursday, April 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), LMFAO performs their smash hit, "Sorry For Party Rocking," and AMERICAN IDOL Season Eight winner Kris Allen performs his new single, "The Vision Of Love."

On this week's AMERICAN IDOL on Fox, the Top 8 are mentored by Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal of No Doubt as they take on songs from the 1980s. Judge Jennifer Lopez is also slated to premiere her new music video for her single 'Dance Again' on the Thursday results show.

Contestant Baylie Brown made a return visit to Fox's AMERICAN IDOL audition round last night. The singer first appeared on the show for Season 6 in 2007 where she made it to the Hollywood week but was then sent home. This year, Brown's version of 'Bed of Roses' wowed the judges and sent her on to the next round of competition!