IMAGES: New American Idol is crowned

The third time was the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol." Here are images of a memorable night.

• 11:41 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013

Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'

The season ends for American Idol.

• 1:01 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013

'Idol' finalists sing for the title in last performance show

'American Idol' finalists Kree Harrison and Candice Glover each sang three songs during Wednesday's final performance round leading up to the crowning of the Season 12 champion.

• 9:10 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013

'Idol' bids farewell to Miller, sets up final showdown

'American Idol' viewers said goodbye to Angie Miller Thursday night, setting the stage for next week's Season 12 finale pitting Candice Glover against Kree Harrison.

• 11:38 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Kelly Clarkson's looks through the years

Fort Worth native Kelly Clarkson, the very first 'American Idol,' won the 2013 Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album ('Stronger').

• 1:37 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013

'Idol' bids farewell to Burnell Taylor

Louisiana R&B singer Burnell Taylor became the latest casualty on 'American Idol' Thursday night after receiving the lowest number of votes from viewers.

• 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Most successful 'American Idol' rejects

Take a look at some of the most successful 'American Idol' contestants who where overlooked by the judges.

• 10:09 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013

SLIDESHOW: 'Idol' judges ready for new season

Within five minutes into their season-opening news conference and the new team at "American Idol" were having their first disagreement — about their disagreements.

• 5:42 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013

'American Idol' stars shine in Pittsburgh tour stop

The top 10 finalists of American Idol performed at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.

• 12:08 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012

Aerosmith, Cheap Trick rock in concert

Former American Idol judge Steven Tyler brought his band Aerosmith to Atlanta's Philips Arena Thursday night. Cheap Trick opened the show. Check out photos from the show.

• 12:10 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2012

Stars turn out for 'American Idol' finale

A host of musical luminaries joined the festivities for the 'American Idol' finale Wednesday as Aerosmith, Rhianna, Neil Diamond and John Fogerty took the stage with this year's contestants.

• 12:13 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012

'Idol' finalists vie for viewer votes in performance finale

• 12:53 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012

'Idol' viewers pick Phillips, Sanchez for final

Bluesy 21-year-old crooner Phillip Phillips of Leesburg, Ga., and sassy 16-year-old budding diva Jessica Sanchez of San Diego were chosen Thursday night to compete for 'American Idol' grand prize on next week's finale.

• 12:42 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012

'Idol' bids farewell to alt-rocker

20-year-old alt-rocker Colton Dixon was revealed Thursday to have received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox talent competition Thursday as the number of finalists was reduced to six.

• 1:06 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012

'Idol' judges save teen favorite Sanchez

Despite getting high praise from the judges, 'American Idol' contestants Elise Testone, Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet all ended up in the bottom three on Thursday night.

• 12:21 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012

American Idol, Season 11: Top 9 Perform

The top 9 contestants this season perform for the judges.

• 12:23 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012

'Idol' says goodbye to Erika Van Pelt

The 'American Idol' praised contestant Erika Van Pelt's bold fashion choice Wednesday night, but that didn't save her from being the lowest vote getter on Thursday as she became the second finalist to depart the Fox singing competition.

• 12:27 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012

'Idol' hopefuls sing songs from year of their birth

Wednesday's episode of 'American Idol' was billed as a night of tunes from the birth year of each "Idol" contestant, but for more than half of the finalists, it was an evening of covers of covers by other artists.

• 11:57 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012

'Idol' men step out for first performances

The 13 male semi-finalists for Season 11 of 'American Idol' took the stage for the first round of live performances that audiences at home will be able to vote on Tuesday night.

• 12:13 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012

Meet Season 11 'American Idol' semi-finalists

'American Idol' auditions came to a spectacular conclusion last week as the judges' remaining 24 picks for the semi-finalists were revealed along with four additional contestants who will vie for a chance to join the field of 12 male semi-finalists.

• 6:48 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012