Adam Lambert is among the Top 3 contestants to be the next American Idol.

Season 7 American Idol David Cook performing on a seaon 8 episode of American Idol.

Allison Iraheta made an appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show after being cut from American Idol.

Kris Allen's performance earns him a spot among the Top 3 contestants to become the next American Idol.

Danny Gokey returns home to perform on American Idol.

Kris Allen performing in the final round of American Idol.

Kris Allen and Adam Lambert anxiously await the final results of the American Idol competition.

Former American Idol contestant Matt Giraud performing on Live with Regis & Kelly.

Danny Gokey made it to the top 3 on season 8 of American Idol.

Kris Allen and Adam Lambert made it to the finals on American Idol.

Allison Iraheta did not make it past the top 4 on American Idol. She was eliminated on May 6, 2009.

Danny Gokey proved himself a great performer on season 8 of American Idol.

Danny Gokey passionately perfoms as one of American Idol's top 5 contestants.

David Cook performing on the stage that made him famous

Former American Idol winner, Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson.

American Idol favorite Kris Allen performs on stage on “Disco Night.�

American Idol judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Paula Abdul.

Kris Allen performing in his hometown on season 8 of American Idol.

Jamie Foxx was a mentor on American Idol during "Rat Pack Week.

The final four American Idol contestants face-off: Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey and Allison Iraheta

Kris Allen and Adam Lambert went head to head for the American Idol finale.

Simon Cowell being interviewed by Oprah on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Matt Giraud performing on American Idol top 5.

American Idol judge Paula Abdul.

Ryan Seacrest and Slash during Rock Week on American Idol.

Matt Giraud and Adam Lambert wait to hear the results on American Idol.

Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson

Ryan Seacrest, host of American Idol.

The top 10 contestants of season 8 of American Idol.

Matt Giraud performing during the top 7 round of American Idol.

David Archuletta

The 8th American Idol, acoustic favorite Kris Allen.

Kris Allen advances to the final round on season 8 of American Idol.

Kara DioGuardi

Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini host American Idol highlight show Idol Tonight.

Anoop Desai made it to the top 7 of American Idol Season 8.

Simon Cowell

American Idol favorite Jordin Sparks.

Kris Allen showing off his guitar skills on season 8 of American Idol.

Scott MacIntyre made it to the top 8 on American Idol before being eliminated.

Meet the 8th American Idol, Kris Allen from Arkansas.

Adam Lambert is favored to win American Idol Season 8.

Kris Allen and wife Katy celebrating his win on American Idol.

Paula Abdul

American Idol winner Kris Allen performing on American Idol.

Adam Lambert performing as one of the top 8 on American Idol.

American Idol favorite Adam Lambert performs on stage on “Disco Night.�

American Idol favorite Adam Lambert performs on stage on “Rat Pack Night.�

Danny Gokey performing "Stand By Me" as one of the top 8 on American Idol.

Megan Joy was eliminated from the top 9 on American Idol Season 8.

Scott MacIntyre performing on American Idol Season 8.

Michael Sarver was eliminated after making it to the top 10 on American Idol Season 8.

Kris Allen, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Megan Joy, Adam Lambert, Scott MacIntyre and Lil Rounds are the top 9 contestants on American Idol.

Adam lambert performing as one of the top 10 contestants on American Idol.

Kris Allen, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Megan Joy, Adam Lambert, Scott MacIntyre, Michael Sarver and Lil Rounds are the top 10. contestants on American Idol.

Lil Rounds performing during Country Week on American Idol Season 8.

American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi showing off her new sunglasses at the Vision Expo.

American Idol judge Paula Abdul prepares for the AI Season 8 finale.

Seal performing a song on the American Idol finale with AI Season 7 finalist Syesha Mercado.

Adam Lambert returns to his hometown of San Diego after coming in 2nd place on American Idol.

Adam Lambert arriving in his hometown of San Diego, CA.

Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys makes an appearance on American Idol.

Adam Lambert performing live on American Idol.

American Idol season 8 runner up, Adam Lambert, on the cover of Entertainment Weekly.

Adam Lambert made it to the final round on season eight of American Idol.