American Idol returns to Hawaii this week as one of the show's newest traditions continues: the top 24 finalists are flown to ...

Nelly will join Jason Aldean and The Village ... Other performers at Inaugural Week events include Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Parker McCollum, and Christopher Macchio, among others.

One of the performances during Monday night's "American Idol" episode struck a nerve with Carrie Underwood, who held back her tears as she reflected on being openly Christian. After contestants ...