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The auditions for Season 8 of American Idol aired from January 13th, 2009 to January 29th, 2009, originally taking place between July 17th, 2008 and October 5th, 2008. A total of 27 contestants received Golden Tickets in Phoenix.
American Idol season 8 was one for the history books, raking in over a million viewers' votes for the final two contestants: Kris Allen and Adam Lambert. Although the former walked away...
The semifinals of Season 8 of American Idol comprised of thirty-six singers. It started on February 18th, 2009 and ended March 5th, 2009. This was the first round of the season where America could vote. The theme for all three groups is "Billboard Hot 100" Top Three: Alexis Grace, Michael...
On May 20, 2009, Kris Allen was declared the winner of the eighth season of American Idol, becoming the first married contestant to claim the title, as well as the sixth winner from the show's inception from the Southern United States.
Multiple contestants from this season were signed to record deals, including Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Lil Rounds, Anoop Desai, and Michael Sarver. The eighth season of American Idol premiered on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, and concluded on May 20, 2009.
Jan 13, 2009 · The final two contestants compete in Season 8's penultimate episode. Presented from Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
Special performances from music legends and today's top artists; the top three contestants take the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol.
