Throughout the 11th season of “American Idol” he’s been called “one of the top two best #39;Idols#39; of all time” by Steven Tyler and one of the best singers Jennifer Lopez has “seen in 50 years.”

After a season of standout performances, the race to crown this year#39;s American Idol winner is tighter than ever. Luckily for the singers and viewers, mentor Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope-Geffen-AM Records, guides the contestants in song choice and arrangement. I#39;m like [the Wizard of] Oz, the all-knowing Iovine jokes. I like helping the kids. It#39;s creative to me. It#39;s my opinion, and I ...

LOS ANGELES – Last week, a giddy Jennifer Lopez caused a stir after she declared that Joshua Ledet, the 20-year old soul singer from Westlake, Louisiana, was quot;one of the best singers (she’s) seen in 50 years.quot;

Four singers remain on quot;American Idol.quot; Does it matter how they finish?

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mississippi#39;s Skylar Laine got the boot from TV singing competition quot;American Idolquot; on Thursday, leaving the show with a rousing performance of country singer Miranda Lambert#39;s quot;Gunpowder and Lead.quot; Laine, 18, who idolizes Lambert and aspires to be a country star herself, sang the song as fellow contestant Hollie Cavanagh, also among this week#39;s bottom two singers, wiped ...