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AMERICAN IDOL's farewell season kicks off tonight, with auditions from around the country. For three weeks, the judges -- Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. -- and host Ryan Seacrest will travel to Atlanta, Denver, Little Rock, Philadelphia and San Francisco in search of the 15th IDOL. During auditions, former IDOLS, including Nick Fradiani, Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Kris Allen and Lee DeWyze, also joined in the search.

Watch a nostalgia filled promotion for AMERICAN IDOL 15, the final season, featuring past favorites like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Phillip Phillips

Folk singer-songwriter Rachel Taylor releases her second album, Magnetic, reinventing progressive folk and revitalizing the memorable sound of 1950's country.

Trebius Promotions proudly announces the inaugural Miyelo Music Festival, featuring an exciting lineup of twenty national and local artists performing eleven hours of music across three stages. The festival takes place Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Historic Downtown Tipp City on Main Street.

Following Gracie Schram's three performances at SXSW, she will release her debut studio album, I Am Me, on May 5, 2015. The album will be available for pre-order on April 14 including three instant grat tracks, 'Wallflower', 'We Are the Change', and 'Yellow Shoes'.

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, Boy George and the Top 11 contestants kicked off '80's Night' with a performance of the Culture Club hit 'Karma Chameleon.'

The search for the next superstar continues! Tune in as the judges look for talent in the Big Apple, Jennifer Lopez's hometown. IDOL alumnus Adam Lambert joins Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr. at the judges' table.

During auditions for the 14th Season of AMERICAN IDOL, one contestant was able to move judge Jennifer Lopez to tears following her adorable cover of 'Let It Go' from the hit Disney film FROZEN

AMERICAN IDOL XIV doesn't premiere until January 7th, but today, the show has a surprise for viewers as they unveil the top 24 finalists before the season even begins!

Pop/soul singer and songwriter, Travis McClung, has become the official artist of "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta's" VH1 theme song.

Who will take the crown this year? It's up to you, America! Below, check out the new promo for the upcoming 14th Season of AMERICAN IDOL!

Just ahead of the show's fourteenth season, original judge-turned-mentor Randy Jackson is officially exiting AMERICAN IDOL, Deadline has confirmed.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has today announced it has signed Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Kevin Kadish to a worldwide deal.

When Caroline Glaser became a fan favorite on Season 4 of NBC's 'The Voice,' it was just the first step of many she hoped to take on a long, successful road in the indie music world. Now, two years on from the show, the young singer-songwriter from Saint Louis, Mo., will be releasing her second EP, 'Better Days. Vol. 2' today, September 16.

When Caroline Glaser became a fan favorite on Season 4 of NBC's 'The Voice,' it was just the first step of many she hoped to take on a long, successful road in the indie music world. Now, two years on from the show, the young singer-songwriter from Saint Louis, Mo., will be releasing her second EP, 'Better Days. Vol. 2' on September 16.

Global Genes announced today platinum recording artist Kris Allen, best known for winning season eight of 'American Idol'; singer/songwriter Jessi Malay; and dance team Culture Shock LA will perform at the 3rd Annual Tribute to Champions of Hope Gala

Caroline Glaser, a favorite from season four of NBC's 'The Voice,' has partnered up with Starpulse to premiere the first single, 'Dream Of You' from her upcoming sophomore EP, Better Days Vol 2.

Meat Loaf, aka Marvin Lee Aday, mistakenly received quite a few congratulations for his supposed American Idol win this week after rocker Caleb Johnson was crowned season 13 champion on May 22.

AMERICAN IDOL XIII came to a ROCK-tastic close tonight as wild child Caleb Johnson was crowned the winner during the live two-hour Season Finale on FOX.

Just as it did last week, tonight's AMERICAN IDOL featured the Top-8 finalists. After an ill-advised use of the sole judge's save, Sam Woolf remained in the competition long enough to be mentored by former IDOL champ David Cook for this week's 80's theme. With the obvious negligence of 'full-time' mentor Randy Jackson, it is staggering to see how much progress can be made with a mentor who is actively engaged in helping the finalists become better singers, performers, and artists.