Season 11 Finalist Colton Dixon to Perform on AMERICAN IDOL, 3/28

Paul Jolley was eliminated tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, after he received the fewest votes among the finalists. From Palmersville, TN, the 23-year-old Jolley sang "Eleanor Rigby" by the Beatles on last night's performance show. In addition, Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez and Ne-Yo performed Sanchez's new single "Tonight," and Season 10 Finalist Casey Abrams performed the Beatles classic, "I Saw Her Standing There."

Next week, on Wednesday, March 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the Top 8 -Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur, Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller, Burnell Taylor and Devin Velez - return to perform for America's votes. The performance show's theme is Detroit: The Music of Motor City.

On the next live results show airing Thursday, March 28 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), American Idol will celebrate its 450th episode. Also, tune in to find out who is sent home and to see Season 11 Finalist Colton Dixon perform on the IDOL stage.