American Idol Season 8: The Final Three

Next week, it's the big finale. This season's top 3...Kris, Adam and Danny are one step closer to stardom. These performances could make or break someone. This is their big chance to convince the judges and the public that they are worthy of becoming a pop music superstar. Time to lay it all on the line. Idol celebrated a milestone--300th EPISODE!!!

They perform two songs: Judges' Choice and Their Personal Pick

Judges' Choice:
Danny Gokey-"Dance Little Sister"-Terence Trent D'Arby as chosen by Paula
Energetic; Way to start the show; his dancing was still awkward; Simon hated the so called "Toy Saxophone Solo"--Very funny, Simon, lol. Danny should not go on a dance competition show

Kris Allen-"Apologize"-One Republic as chosen by Randy and Kara
Played the piano; Showed who he could become in the music business in the future; Kara wants Kris to take more risks; Simon hated the arrangement and stood up to Kara

Adam Lambert-"One"-U2 as chosen by Simon
Simon had to get permission from Bono to perform the song on the show. Bono happily granted that permission. Randy hated the arrangement; made it his own--predictable; Brilliant song choice; Simon thinks Adam will be in the final; If Adam is not in the finale, it will be devastating and upsetting

Round 2: Personal Pick
Danny Gokey-"You're So Beautiful"-Joe Cocker
Proved why he is on the show; stunning; brought the magic to the song; Vocal Masterclass

Kris Allen-"Heartless"-Kanye West
Played the guitar; thousand times than the original; Randy enthusiastically loved it; bold; brave; Simon suddenly likes Kris based on his second performance

Adam Lambert-"Crying"-Aerosmith
Should be a rock star; High notes like crazy; Simon thinks Adam won't easily get into the final

Two people in the finale?: Kris Allen, Adam Lambert
Eliminated?: Danny Gokey

The Results--88 million votes were cast--Whoa!!
Top 2: Kris Allen, Adam Lambert
Eliminated: Danny Gokey

Performances: Jordin Sparks-Season 6 winner--Her new song "Battlefield"
Katy Perry-"Waking Up in Vegas"-Her new song
Alicia Keys with a kid named Noah from Africa--He was amazing

Text "ALIVE" to 90999 to donate $5 to Alicia's charity that helps kids in Africa live a happy life

Next week, a new American Idol will be crowned--watch the final 2 perform for the title and your last chance to vote this season on Tuesday and after Idol, don't miss a special preview of the new fall series "Glee"--Check out their own version of Amy Winehouse's "Rehab"
Wednesday night, the winner is revealed. Season 8 comes to end next week!!