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.

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

Mentor Jimmy Iovine had Lauren Alaina sing "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry. Jennifer Lopez said that Lauren has the most beautiful tone and it’s magical how natural singing is for her.

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

The judges' surprised Scotty McCreery with their song choice of "She Believes In Me" by Kenny Rogers. The country crooner impressed Randy, Jennifer, and Steven with the way he stretched his voice for the chorus.

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

Haley Reinhart closed out the night with the judges' song choice--Alanis Morissette’s "You Oughta Know." The judges were particularly impressed with how well she nailed the chorus.

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

Jimmy Iovine selected Thompson Square’s "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not" for Scotty McCreery, who played the guitar as he sang. Randy Jackson thought it was perfect and compared him to Garth Brooks.

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

Lauren Alaina decided to go up-tempo with Faith Hill’s "Wild One." The judges could tell that Lauren was into the song and she had a fun time performing it.

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

With wind in her hair, Haley Reinhart sang Jimmy Iovine’s choice of Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon." The judges thought it was a beautiful, pitch perfect moment, but Jennifer wanted a little more Hailey-wail.

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

Jennifer, Steven, and Randy selected Lee Ann Womack’s "I Hope You Dance" for Lauren Alaina. Steven said Lauren "walked out there like you owned the Grand Ole Opry" and she gave Jennifer "the goosies."

From: American Idol on Thu, May 19 2011 3:37 AM

The Top 3 week found Haley, Lauren and Scotty singing a personal choice, Jimmy Iovine’s choice and a Judge's choice for songs.

From: American Idol on Wed, May 18 2011 6:29 PM

Haley, James, Lauren and Scotty talk about how they have collaborated with people on Idol and in life.

From: American Idol on Tue, May 17 2011 9:25 PM

An emotional Lauren Alaina talks about the recent tornado that affected her hometown of Rossville, GA. She talks about the things she took for granted in this video.

From: American Idol on Tue, May 17 2011 9:25 PM

Scotty McCreery isn’t the only big name from Garner, NC. In this finalist diary, he talks about what he wants to do when he goes home.

From: American Idol on Tue, May 17 2011 9:25 PM

Wheeling, Illinois' Haley Reinhart misses the local eateries, the swimming pool she worked at, and of course her friends and family. Listen as she explains what life is like in the Chicago 'burb.

From: American Idol on Tue, May 17 2011 3:13 AM

With only four contestants left, the Judges were full of praise, Ryan jumped into the audience and Steven twirled around.

From: American Idol on Sat, May 14 2011 2:21 AM

Randy, Steven, Jennifer and Jordin Sparks talk about the results and look forward to the next performances.

From: American Idol on Fri, May 13 2011 6:01 PM

What 5 items would the Top 5 take to a deserted island? Find out!

From: American Idol on Fri, May 13 2011 10:04 AM

After 72 million votes, in one of the most surprising results in the history of American Idol, we said goodbye to James Durbin.

From: American Idol on Fri, May 13 2011 9:42 AM

After being voted off, James Durbin gives an emotional farewell performance.

From: American Idol on Fri, May 13 2011 9:33 AM

After 72 million votes and a remarkable season, James Durbin shares his thoughts.

From: American Idol on Thu, May 12 2011 4:05 AM

In a sparkly outfit, Lauren Alaina showed a lot of personality during her performance of Elvis Presley’s "Trouble." Jennifer Lopez commented on the maturity of Lauren's performance.