This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.

American Idol is a blockbuster hit and has consistantly been one of the top shows on TV. Not only has it made household names out of wanabe singers with limited talent, it's also made bigtime celebrities who have sold millions of records and won numerous singing and acting awards.