The Top 11 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tonight's theme: Billboard top 100 hits Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, and Vonzell Solomon.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Bronson | Guest Star | ||
| Donny Osmond | Guest Star | ||
| Bruce Gowers | Director |