Below, BWW brings all the moving moments and musical performances of the night including the Idol Finale Crowning Moment

Last night's two-hour series finale of AMERICAN IDOL ended with a bang, delivering a 9.6/15 in metered market ratings.

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, the 'original Three Divas': Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino, and LaToya London, reunited for an incredible performance of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' and 'Remember The Music.'

Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, who was responsible for bringing the UK's 'Pop Idol' to America back in 2002, reveals details about tonight's Series Finale, airing at 8/7c on FOX.

As we say good-bye to this history-making television series, BWW takes a look back at former contestants who made it to the Great White Way!

In an all-new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, AMERICAN IDOL creator Simon Fuller revealed that Thursday night's Finale will not be the last we will see of the long-running singing competition.

21st Century Fox and Give a Note Foundation today announced a new wave of 21st Century Fox Give a Note Grants, which will support up to 20 under-funded music education programs at schools across the United States.

Trent Harmon, Dalton Rapattoni and La'Porsha Renae are this season's AMERICAN IDOL Top Three finalists, after it was revealed that MacKenzie Bourg received the fewest votes. One of these three singers will be the AMERICAN IDOL!

Grammy and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, currently making her Broadway debut in THE COLOR PURPLE, returns to AMERICAN IDOL to perform on the series finale

Last night on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top Four finalists were announced, including MacKenzie Bourg, Trent Harmon, Dalton Rapattoni and La'Porsha Renae.

There's never any 'Cheap Thrills' when Sia performs! Below, watch her take the Idol stage for a unique performance of her new single!

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, Season 5 runner up Katharine McPhee reprised her awe-inspiring version of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' and reminded us all why there's no place like home!

Last night on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top Six finalists were announced, including MacKenzie Bourg, Trent Harmon, Tristan McIntosh, Dalton Rapattoni, La'Porsha Renae and Sonika Vaid.

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top Eight finalists were announced.

Calling all Broadway producers! The next big belter is currently coming to you live on your TV set every Wednesday night!

Kelly Clarkson's emotions ran as high as her vocals while performing her intimately personal song 'Piece by Piece'. Watch the moving performance below which literally brought the judges to tears!

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL revealed the Top 10 finalists, including MacKenzie Bourg, Trent Harmon, Gianna Isabella, Lee Jean, Tristan McIntosh, Dalton Rapattoni, La'Porsha Renae, Olivia Rox, Sonika Vaid and Avalon Young.

Tonight, AMERICAN IDOL revealed the Top 10 finalists, including MacKenzie Bourg, Trent Harmon, Gianna Isabella, Lee Jean, Tristan McIntosh, Dalton Rapattoni, La'Porsha Renae, Olivia Rox, Sonika Vaid and Avalon Young.

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, Season four contestant turned Broadway star CONSTANTINE Maroulis returned to the Idol stage to perform a reprise of one of his most memorable performances of the singing competition

On tonight's AMERICAN IDOL, Season four contestant turned Broadway star Constantine Maroulis will return to the Idol stage to perform a reprise of one of his most memorable performances of the singing competition

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, contestant La'Porsha Renae poured her emotions into her duet Fantasia Barrino for a performance of the Ella Fitzgerald classic 'Summertime.'

Last night, judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. revealed their picks for the Top 24 semi-finalists

'AMERICAN IDOL' Hollywood Week kicks off tonight on FOX. Who will make the final cut? Below, watch sneak peeks of Trent Harmon, Jessica Cabral and Daltron Rapattoni on tonight's show airing at 8/7c on FOX.

John Arthur Greene would have made his brother proud after he tackled the classic 'Somebody Like You' by Keith Urban on last night's AMERICAN IDOL.