From: American Idol on Wed, May 25 2011 6:13 AM

Lauren Alaina’s idol is American Idol's own Carrie Underwood, who had Lauren sing Pam Tillis' "Maybe It Was Memphis." Jennifer said Lauren's performance was "strong, clear, and beautiful."

From: American Idol on Wed, May 25 2011 6:13 AM

Lauren Alaina’s idol is American Idol's own Carrie Underwood, who had Lauren sing Pam Tillis' "Maybe It Was Memphis." Jennifer said Lauren's performance was "strong, clear, and beautiful."

From: American Idol on Tue, May 24 2011 9:07 PM

Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery shares their thoughts on the Finale, Country Music and their future.

From: American Idol on Tue, May 24 2011 9:07 PM

Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery shares their thoughts on the Finale, Country Music and their future.

From: American Idol on Tue, May 24 2011 9:07 PM

Lauren Alaina talks emotionally about being on stage and about her hometown.

From: American Idol on Tue, May 24 2011 9:06 PM

Scotty McCreery shares his thoughts about being in the finale.

From: American Idol on Mon, May 23 2011 11:44 PM

Magical tones and wishes for kisses and goosies brought many smiles in the second to last week of the season.

From: American Idol on Mon, May 23 2011 7:07 PM

From her first audition to making it to the finale. See how far Lauren’s come!

From: American Idol on Mon, May 23 2011 7:07 PM

Watch Scotty’s journey from the beginning to the finale.

From: American Idol on Sat, May 21 2011 3:44 PM

Despite some "nippy" weather in Wheeling, Illinois, many ecstatic fans showed up to greet Haley Reinhart. Wheeling named a day after Haley, and she got to jam on stage with her parents and sister in a concert for her fans.

From: American Idol on Sat, May 21 2011 3:44 PM

When Lauren Alaina went home to Rossville, Georgia for the first time in months, she was greeted by many fans. But, it was her special trip to the areas impacted by the recent storms that moved Lauren and it will move you too.

From: American Idol on Sat, May 21 2011 3:43 PM

Wherever Scotty McCreery went in Garner, North Carolina, he was mobbed by adoring fans. There were a few times when Scotty became overwhelmed with emotion, and he summed it up by saying, "I’ve only lived about 17 years so far, but this might just be the best day of my life."

From: American Idol on Sat, May 21 2011 10:43 AM

Randy, Steven, Jennifer, Il Volo and an impeccably cute future contestant shared their thoughts after the show.

From: American Idol on Fri, May 20 2011 6:39 AM

After an amazing run, Haley Reinhart feels great about taking on new challenges and making it so far.

From: American Idol on Fri, May 20 2011 6:39 AM

After more than 95 million votes, Ryan revealed Season 10’s Top 2: Scotty and Lauren.

From: American Idol on Fri, May 20 2011 6:39 AM

After more than 95 million votes, Ryan revealed Season 10’s Top 2: Scotty and Lauren.

From: American Idol on Fri, May 20 2011 1:42 AM

Kimberley Locke and Ace Young have teamed up on some new music. See what they have to say about it.

From: American Idol on Fri, May 20 2011 1:42 AM

Kimberley and Ace answer some fan questions.

From: American Idol on Thu, May 19 2011 3:38 AM

Haley Reinhart became the first Idol finalist to perform with a parent--she sang the Led Zeppelin song while her dad backed her up on guitar. She overcame a fall like a pro and Randy Jackson thought it was "one of your best performances ever!"

From: American Idol on Thu, May 19 2011 3:38 AM

Scotty McCreery began the night of performances with his choice of song, Lonestar’s "Amazed." Mentor Beyoncé thought Scotty was smart to save his tricks of singing higher for this point in the competition.