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American Idol Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00 PM on WVAH Fox 11 
American Idol, the most anticipated show of the year, returns for a 6th season in January. The runaway hit series empowers viewers to discover America's next solo singing superstar by voting for their favorites to win the coveted American Idol title. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, American Idol was the nation's No. 1 television series last season in practically every demographic.Every year, tens of thousands of hopefuls from across the nation audition for a shot at stardom and a chance to be the next American Idol. The show's judges - Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson - winnow down the competitors to a select group of semifinalists, who sing their hearts out each week for the studio audience and the television viewers. The judges have their say after every performance, but it's the viewing public that determines who will advance to the next round of the competition and who will go home. Voting via telephone and text messaging begins immediately after each performance show, and the results are announced during the following night's broadcast. Abdul, Cowell and Jackson have welcomed many celebrity judges to their panel, including Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie, Quentin Tarantino, Barry Manilow and Gloria Estefan. Themes such as country music, hits of the 21st century and Elvis Presley songs add spice to the performance shows, along with appearances by legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Barry Manilow and Andrea Bocelli. These guest performers enable the contestants and audience members to experience a variety of musical styles. Eventually the competition is narrowed down to two finalists who compete for a major recording contract and the American Idol title. Past winners Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood and recently crowned Taylor Hicks already have risen to the top of the recording industry. Twenty-two-time Emmy-nominated American Idol is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; Nigel Lythgoe, President, 19 Television; and Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America, Inc. American Idol -- Facts About the Show On Air: Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9:00-9:30 p.m. live (tape-delayed on the west coast) Origination: Los Angeles Concept: The hit series American Idol returns to Fox for its fourth season. This variety program empowers viewers to discover America's next solo superstar. During the show, competing hopefuls sing for a panel of expert industry judges and for the home voting audience. Viewers vote weekly for their favorite performers, eventually narrowing down the competition to the finalists who vie for a major recording contract and the American Idol title. 6th Season Premiere: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007 Series Premiere: June 2002 Host: Ryan Seacrest Judges: Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Randy Jackson Past Audition Cities: Cleveland New Orleans St. Louis Las Vegas Los Angeles San Antonio East Rutherford Memphis Birmingham Minneapolis Seattle Washington, DC San Francisco Orlando   PRIME PICKS 'TIL DEATH Tonight at 7:00 PM The New Neighbors Eddie and Joy meet Tommy and April, their new unconventional neighbors; Tommy and April want to buy everything Joy and Eddie are selling in their yard sale  |
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