Last night the top eight American Idol contestants picked up the pace vying for the coveted title of 'American Idol'…

The elimination night started with a grand performance of '‘This Little Light of Mine’ by  The Clark Brothers, who had the won 'The Next Great American Band' (TNGAB) title…

So here we are, back as promised before with last night's American Idol Update. The night started with  a group song on Dolly Parton's '9 to 5'…

Yet another round of elimination began last night on American Idol with the bottom three playing tough to stay in the race. Chikezie, Syesha and Jason had landed in the bottom three…

Last night the top ten contestants of American Idol took the stage to battle for the top nine positions. Tonight is the axe round, when one of them would bid adieu and return home…

Age: 22
Hometown: Inglewood, California.
Favorite Quote: "Legends are made where genius meets hard-work and timing".

A prodigy in the making…

The 24 year old from Mesa, AZ says that her music has been greatly influenced by James Taylor, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Eagles, America, Carly Simon, Bee Gees, Hall & Oats, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt…(a pretty long list)…

Carly Smithson nee Hennessey, born on September 12, 1983 lives in San Diego…

The gorgeous Lee Cook has impressed the judges with her down to earth nature and sincerity. This 24 year old from Selma, OR had auditioned in Philadelphia…

Ahhh…….so here we are left with ten. Amanda Overmyer went back home to Indiana, after singing “Back in the U.S.S.R.” The 23 year old nurse was voted off tonight…