I remember sitting on the living room floor at my parents’ house, anxiously awaiting the decision of the first ever American Idol… Justin or Kelly?! And then squealing with excitement when the winner was announced!
There isn’t another singing competition on television that produces superstars like American Idol, like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Phillip Phillips, Chris Daughtry, Adam Lambert, just to name a few! IDOLs alumni have earned quite the resume, selling more than 60 million albums, with more 250 million downloads! They boast of Platinum and Gold records and more than 70 IDOL contestants have been on the Billboard charts with 440 songs attaining No.1 Billboard hit status. Those stats are impressive!
Idol alumni have racked up awards from music to television, from Broadway to radio, from country to pop. No matter which genre you choose to fill your music library with, there is probably a former contestant somewhere in the mix.
American Idol is airing on FOX Wednesday and Thursday nights at 8/7 right now! One of my favorite parts of the show is the audition round, and tonight they’ll be in Kansas City. The majority of the contestants first auditioned on the IDOL bus tour. Rumor has it, Keith and Harry join a banjo-playing contestant tonight for a rendition of the theme song from The Beverly Hillbillies. You know the one, right?! And of course, American Idol will tug at your heartstrings and give you feel good stories that bring a tear to your eye. Tonight will be no exception when a hearing impaired man hears his daughter sing for the first time in front of the judges. In true Idol fashion, Jennifer will be serenaded by a contestant, and Keith joins in on the fun while testing a contestant’s vocal range using the piano. On Thursday night, a past favorite will return as Adam Lambert helps judge in New York!
Seriously, they pack so much fun into each episode, and that keeps us coming back for more. I also love that American Idol is a show the whole family can gather around the television and watch. We love talking about the auditions and choosing favorites to pull for throughout the show.
I’m so excited for this new season! Are you tuning in and watching every Wednesday and Thursday night? If not, you’re missing one of the best shows on television! This season just kicked off on January 7th, so you have time to jump right in to the season tonight.
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Elena says
I have never watched American Idol. Maybe will watch this season
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/555544077693747200
Nicole Dz says
I am rooting for Big Ron on American Idol. Love his personality. Very fun!
Nicole Dz says
Tweeted here:: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/555574051754627072
Nicole Oehme says
I am rooting for the blonde banjo player from Branson!
Joan Kubes says
This season I am rooting for Adam Ezegelian to win American Idol. Wow can you believe 14 seasons already!
Joan Kubes says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/Joan_1969/status/555701388160688128
kathy says
It’s been a while since I’ve watched it. I’ll have to watch it again.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Julie Wood says
I really like the singer Kohlton Pascal because he is such an artist and so original!
Julie Wood says
Tweet entry
https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/555744830647582721
Lisa Williams says
I’m always rooting for our Alabama people….I loved Garrett Miles !
Lisa Williams says
https://twitter.com/OneAndOnlyLisa/status/555804232671313920
Natalie says
It is too soon to tell who I will be rooting for this season. I also like Big Ron
Natalie says
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/555895437518200832
Rebecca says
I don’t watch it.
Rebecca Graham says
I am rooting for Big Ron on American Idol.
Shannon says
I’ve actually never watched an episode!
Kerry says
It’s kind of early in the show, but Hollywood Anderson seems like one to root for!
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/556459821458026496
Erika says
I haven’t seen it yet this season. I’m a sucker for a sweet story, though. 🙂
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com
rachel says
Maybe one of the Southern girls!
Shannon says
My family loves American Idol! We have to catch up on this season on our DVR though!
Shannon says
https://mobile.twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/556638416432295936
Janice Cooper says
I’m rooting for Hollywood Anderson. I like his story
Janice Cooper says
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/556657867823284224
Lisa Brown says
I watched once and enjoyed it, but never seem to watch, don’t have much time for TV.
jslbrown2009(at)aol(dot)com
Lisa Brown says
my tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/556808484281274369
jslbrown2009(at)aol(dot)com
Mami2jcn says
I haven’t been watching it in the past few years. I was a big fan of Season 7.
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/556830659516174336
tina m says
Yes, I’m. I haven’t watched it this season, my newborn keeps me busy.
tina m says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/556839401435963392
Stephanie says
i dont have a fave yet!
Stephanie says
tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/556870868790702081
Kelly D says
I am rooting for Hollywood Anderson. I think he has a lot of talent since he writes songs too.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/556879447966904321
Jessie C. says
I haven’t picked who to root for this season, I used to a huge fan of American Idol in early seasons.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/557250582017085441
courtney b says
Right now I like Al the best.
Thank you for the giveaway!
courtney b says
tweet
https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/557260962286542848
Ellie Wright says
I’m a huge fan, and have been from the start. I never miss an episode. But I don’t have a favorite yet this year.
Ellie Wright says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/557298770208374785
donna says
I don’t know who i’ll be voting for yet
amy pugmire says
I’m rooting for the single mom with the adorable little girl!
amy pugmire says
tweet
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/557425321473867776
erica best says
I have not picked one yet
erica best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/557565483260846081
Barbara Montag says
I’m so cheering for Caleb Johnson!
thank you
Barbara Montag says
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/558016409347690496
jose benavides says
I like the show a lot and so does my wife..
frank says
not a fan
Bonnie Day says
I have never watched American Idol sorry
Bonnie Day says
https://twitter.com/blday850/status/558191585733935104
Adrienne gordon says
I am not rooting for anyone this year, havent watched it.
Margaret Smith says
So far, I like Hollywood Anderson.
Thanks so much.
Margaret Smith says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/558227740475027457
g. penrod says
Have seen the show years ago.
Tari Lawson says
I don’t watch American Idol.
Sandy Klocinski says
I don’t watch American Idol…so….I’m not rooting for anyone!
Sandy Klocinski says
https://twitter.com/Attea2d/status/558243586207399936
Paula Hafner says
Harry Connick, Jr. Oh wait, judges don’t count? I like the girl that plays the banjo. I can’t remember her name. She was cute and had a great presences.
Carolyn Benson says
Some great entertainers have come from American Idol
Abby s. says
I just watch for harry connick jr 😉
Claudia Davis says
So far I like ‘Big’ Ron.
Claudia Davis says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/davisesq212/status/558263706015248385
nickie says
I’m rooting for Hollywood Anderson.
nickie says
https://twitter.com/NICKIEISIS3/status/558302210912956416
Denise B. says
I don’t watch American Idol. We don’t watch much television.
HilLesha says
I love American Idol, but I haven’t had a chance to watch it this season.
janice Whitaker says
I cant watch this season. I work nights now 🙁
Debbi Wellenstein says
I have not yet decided who I will be rooting for this season.
Stephanie V. says
no fave yet – usually get more involved for the final 10 or so
tvollowitz at aol dot com
Suzanne K says
I don’t watch it, so don’t know who is on it.
Brittney House says
I like Hollywood Anderson.
paige chandler says
Go Hollywood Anderson!
Gina M says
I haven’t decided who I am rooting for yet.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Gina M says
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/558406496921608192
Jimmy says
I stopped watching the show a few seasons ago so I’m not rooting for anyone.
Tom says
Kalise Randle
Lisa says
I haven’t watched since 2011 so I couldn’t say who I’m rooting for.
Wanda McHenry says
I have never watched American Idol, but I do know Taylor Swift was discovered on that show.
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/558510684687052800
Anastasia Falling says
I have to be honest and say… i have no idea who is on the show! I haven’t watched American Idol since the first season 🙂
Anastasia Falling says
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/558575691411619840
puffybudder says
I’m rooting for Big Ron this season on American Idol. Thanks for the giveaway!
puffybudder says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/PuffyBudder/status/558595046992117760
Linda G. says
I haven’t been watching American Idol for some time
RONDA says
American idol has helped launch some very promising stars; name, Carrie Underwood
Some of the ones who have won…SHOULD NOT HAVE DONE SO !!! And, some who should have won have proven to be STARS!!
Annette Abrahamson says
This will be a good season…interesting New Orleans contestants…
Tricia G says
I haven’t watched American Idol in so long… I need to catch up!
Bruce says
Not a big Idol fan
Sharon K. Sweeney says
I would enjoy becoming a winner 🙂
Jess dat says
Loved every season of idol so far.
mickeyfan says
Adam Lasher.
Richard Hicks says
I want to see Caleb Johnson win!
Richard Hicks says
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/559240097057751040
Anthony says
I am rooting for Caleb Johnson
s riches says
I would not know who to root for. I have never watched American Idol.
Elle says
I used to be a big fan of American Idol and would vote and everything but I haven’t watched in many, many seasons. I’m not into it anymore.
Elle says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/559430057912197120
Becca says
I’m not rooting for anyone yet because I don’t know them well enough. But, I did really like the guy who auditioned with his teddy bear 🙂
Susan Smith says
It is too soon to tell who I will be rooting for this season.
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/559453343857508353
Erin from Long island says
I am a fan & I am rooting for Big Ron on American Idol. Love his personality!
Robert Tschinkel says
I’ve watched American Idol since season one and sometimes the winner isn’t always the best, so far this season Adam Lasher is great
Erin from Long island says
tweeted https://twitter.com/erunuevo/status/559542411404140545
ANGEL JACKLYN says
https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/559649629726183425
ANGEL JACKLYN says
I SAW AN AUDITION BY MARK ANDREW, I’M ROOTING FOR HIM THIS SEASON! =)
Tracy Melhinch says
I am not sure yet!!!
Stephanie Phelps says
So far we love them all so I am not rooting for just one person!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/559738426900353024
tiffany lane says
I love watching the auditiona
joni says
I like Adam Lasher. Chris Daughtry and Adam Lambert are my all time faves.
Jeff Lysiak says
I miss seeing Simon!
Daniel M says
haven’t watched it so don’t know or care who wins
joni says
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/559838154984030209
sherri crawford says
i do like idol but only watch occasionally so i dont know the contestants
letessha w. says
Kohlton Pascal
Lisa V. says
It’s way too soon to root. I usually wait until the top 24 before I figure out who I like.
Kelly Nicholson says
Who are you rooting for this season on American Idol? Leave a comment below to enter for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card!
havent watched it yet this year..i always pull for the chicks..thanks
Kelly Nicholson says
https://twitter.com/kelsweeps/status/559915004393426944
Tammie Venne says
American Idol is still the best and my favorite talent show
Julie j says
Love american idol!
Julie j says
https://twitter.com/jjbeeishere/status/559967728715313153
I tweeted!
jo gersch says
i am roooting for Adam Ezegelian
Steve Stone says
I am rooting for Adam Ezegelian to win American Idol
Kristen says
I couldn’t say because I haven’t started watching yet!
I heard Carlos Santana’s nephew had a really good audition….
Kristen says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/560013106957398016
Betty C says
I wish I could watch the show but I’m working during the time it airs. I should get a DVR so I can record it to watch later.
Betty C says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/560044612249980929
Kim H says
I have not watched yet this season. Please no spoilers!!! ky_grandma40@yahoo.com
Aurelie Red says
I am rooting for Big Ron !
Aurelie Red says
My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/560108238255845377
david cosgrove says
rooting for big ron
Jacqueline Weiskopff says
I love watching American Idol with my daughter. We like to guess who’s going to win or make it to the finals.
Becky Moore says
I usually only watch enough to see the beginning..you know bad singers that make you laugh ….
Stephanie Larison says
I don’t have a fave yet, hoping someone grows on me soon! We watch every year, tho.
Stephanie Larison says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/Stephanie64030/status/560137796292079616
WEndi says
i love the guy with the beard i can’t think of his name because i missed last week and have yet to have time to watch it!
WEndi says
https://twitter.com/wblack1125/status/560165376256774144
Natalie F says
I’m not sure who I will be rooting for yet, there are several that I like.
Ed says
I do not yet have a favorite this season.
jennifer says
we used to be huge American idol fans, but when Simon left, we hardly watch anymore.
Lisa Garner says
I haven’t been watching this season yet so I’m not rooting for anyone yet but will have to check it out.
Lisa Garner says
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/560188249432272896
Erica B. says
I’m definitely a fan.
Michelle Tucker says
Micheal Simeon, my hubby says is really good.
Michelle Tucker says
tweeted https://twitter.com/iiiyadirf/status/560195316524527616
Melinda Stephens says
Even though I love American idol, I haven’t been able to watch it lately. I don’t even know who the contestants are this season, so I don’t know who I am hoping wins.
Jean D. says
I hope this doesn’t make me a big party pooper, but I have to be honest: I don’t watch the show. I do pay attention to the winner of each season, as that person is always enormously talented. It gives me a lot of hope that our country produces unlimited talent!
Thanks for a great giveaway.
Jean D. says
Tweet-a-tweet-tweet!
https://twitter.com/Ida_Sessions/status/560233464562470912
Laura J says
Not sure who will win this year but watch all the time!
Denise L says
I don’t have a favorite contestant yet, but I do love the trio of judges: Jennifer, Harry, and Adam Lambert. I wish Adam was permanent!
Denise L says
tweet – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/560244581845831680
Breanne says
I haven’t seen this current season .
Missy says
I haven’t watched this season so my rooting hasn’t started.
Missy says
Tweeted https://twitter.com/krazekatlady/status/560263599298326528
tina reynolds says
I have actually not caught any of this season yet.
tina reynolds says
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/560271715175907328
Jerry Marquardt says
Yes I am an American Idol Fan. I am rooting for Shannon Berthiaume and Erica Washington. Thank you for accepting my entry to this sweepstakes.
Jerry Marquardt says
“#SweepstakesEntry” – https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/560286138171408384
Ellen S says
haven’t watched American Idol
Meghan says
i used to watch it, but not so much in recent seasons
Trisha McKee says
Hollywood Anderson is my favorite.
Leah Shumack says
I haven’t seen any of this season’s American Idol yet this year
Leah Shumack says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/ClairFreebie/status/560323608334303232
Tina W says
I have all the episodes on the DVR still so I don’t have a favorite yet this season. Well, that’s a lie. My favorite is Harry Connick Jr. He’s adorable.
Kassandra hawkins says
Hollywood Anderson!
Debbie B says
i always enjoy watching American Idol, unfortunately, i haven’t seen this season!
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/560424830856867840
Tracey Byram says
I do not watch the show
Amanda Sakovitz says
I haven’t had a chance to watch it this season
Amanda Sakovitz says
tweet
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/560437315878014976
angie says
I’m sorry, but I do not watch this TV show, so I am not rooting for anyone. I don’t even know who the contestants are. All I know I learned via this blog post! LOL :-O
angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/560443365259751424
Robin says
I haven’t watched in a few seasons…
Wendy Rozema says
I’m rooting for Hollywood Anderson to win this year!!
Karen Drake says
I haven’t watched it yet this season so I don’t know who I am rooting for.
breanna pollard says
Savion Wright is gonna win it all!
breanna pollard says
https://twitter.com/bredanielle0602/status/560478743823523840
Buddy Garrett says
My wife and daughter usually decide who to root for after a couple of episodes.
Seyma Shabbir says
I am not rooting for anyone yet.. I usually haven’t picked a person until a few episodes in.
shea balentine says
We don’t have any form of tv service, so I don’t even know who the contestants are! =)
shea balentine says
I tweeted! =) https://twitter.com/lilahshea/status/560497795577434113
Stephanie Galbraith says
I don’t have a favorite yet, so I’m not currently rooting for anyone.
Thomas Murphy says
I am rooting for Hollywood Anderson.
Thomas Murphy says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/560508474124419073
ellen beck says
I love American Idol. Since it just started I am not sure who to go for quite yet, its intereting to see their interviews and their singing.
ellen beck says
https://twitter.com/tannawings/status/560510273681764353
tweet
Kathryn C says
my tweet:
https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/560514433655795712
Kathryn C says
I was a big for the first few seasons – I still watch it but only occasionally and no, I do not know who I’m routing for yet this season
paige jagan says
I want Big Ron to win!
Ingrid Jackson says
Love American Idol. It’s a bit too soon for me to decide who I will be rooting for. Looking forward to watching it tonight.
thischickwins says
i dont really watch it anymore but if there’s a rocker, i’ll root for him or her.
steve weber says
I have not watched it this season.
Jeffrey Molnar says
https://twitter.com/JeffreyMolnar/status/560563127843311617
Amanda Whitley says
i am not rooting for anyone yet.. going to check it out on demand later
Tabathia B says
I haven’t seen the new season yet, so I am not rooting for anyone right now
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/560579924055298050
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Sarah L says
I’m probably one of the few people who have NEVER seen American Idol. I don’t even have a TV.
Thanks for the contest.
WHITNEY says
I just started watching the new season, so I haven’t developed any favorites yet. Perhaps soon!
WHITNEY says
I sent a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/560586446579699713
Sarah L says
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/560586859022417921
Michelle Hagewood says
So far I’ve only watched some of the auditions so I don’t have a favorite just yet. I missed a lot of the shows when we got rid of traditional TV and went to just streaming so I’m happy to be able to watch again.
boylaneely at hotmail dot com
Michelle Hagewood says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/JustMarriedMom3/status/560621361207730176
boylaneely at hotmail dot com
Madeline says
I’m rooting for Katherine Winston.
Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/560626882161680385
Sarah Hirsch says
i don’t think it’s far enough in the season to pick any favorites yet, but I’ve been watching and will probably pick faves after hollywood week
sean says
my wife and i watch auditions, but not much else
Melinda says
I watched previous seasons like Carrie’s
Melinda says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/MelindaJoy926/status/564207999489933313
Sylvie W says
I like Clark Beckham and Quentin Alexander. They are unique and really feel their songs.