U2 Nashville All I Want Is You


For U2's last song, Bono pulls a guy (who later reports indicate is blind) out of the audience, lets him play "All I Want Is You" on his guitar, then gives him the guitar.


U2 Nashville

Alan Jackson - Break Out the Good Stuff


Another track from Alan Jackson's rare debut album. Vocally, this song sucks but if you guys say you want the whole album, that's what you get.


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Haley Reinhart in Nashville


"American Idol" finalist Haley Reinhart talks about signing with Interscope Records, her recording plans and how she narrowly avoided planting her face on the American Idols Live stage


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BCS Headquarters - Break Out the Good Stuff


What do the most powerful chimps in college sports do when facing a weekend of meaningless games? www.globalsportsfraternity.com


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Hot Chelle Rae & Demi Lovato


Singing "Why Don't You Love Me" together live for the first time, 12/2/11 in Nashville.


Hot Chelle Rae Demi Lovato

Scotty McCreery, Haley Reinhart & Stefano Langone interview


Scotty McCreery, Stefano Langone and Haley Reinhart talk with USA TODAY's Brian Mansfield before the launch of the American Idols Live tour in West Valley City, Utah, July 6, 2011.


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Lil Rounds & Adam Lambert: Video Interview


American Idol Season 8 finalists Lil Rounds and Adam Lambert talk before the launch of the American Idols Live Tour in Portland, Ore. Recorded on July 5, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.


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Colton Dixon & Schyler Dixon: American Idol Nashville contestants


Teen-aged brother and sister Colton and and Schyler Dixon, successfully auditioned for the first-round of American Idol in Nashville, Tenn. Both of them made the Hollywood Rounds in Seasons 10 and 11. Colton made the semi-finals i Season 11. Recorded on July 17, 2010, using a Flip Video camcorder.


American Idol; Nashville; Season 10; auditions; Colton Dixon; Schyler Dixon Interview

Lauren Alaina, James Durbin and Jacob Lusk: Opening Night Interview


How tired was Lauren Alaina after auditioning for "American Idol"? Also, Lauren, James Durbin and Jacob Lusk talk about this year's American Idols Live tour and their career plans.


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Scotty McCreery in Nashville


Before the American Idols Live concert in Nashville, Tenn., Idol winner Scotty McCreery answered questions from the local press. Here, he talks about plans for his debut album and why the Nashville show is particularly important for him.


Scotty mccreery; Nashville; American Idol; Bridgestone Arena

American Idol judges' Nashville press conference


Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest spoke with the press on the second day of American Idol auditions in Nashville. The auditions were held at the Ryman Auditorium, the former home of the Grand Ole Opry. Recorded on October 26, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.


Steven Tyler; Ryan Seacrest; Randy Jackson; Jennifer Lopez; American Idol; Ryman Auditorium; Nashville

Lauren Alaina in Nashville


Returning to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, where she first auditioned for American Idol, Lauren Alaina recalls how she nearly went home without ever auditioning -- and why she's especially nervous about performing in Nashville.


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Kenzi Lewis: American Idol Nashville contestant


Fifteen-year-old Kenzi Lewis of Hodgenville, Ky., made it it through the first round of American Idol auditions in Nashville. To hear some of Kenzi's performances, go to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com Recorded on July 17, 2010, using a Flip Video camcorder.


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Pia Toscano and Thia Megia: Opening Night Interview


Pia Toscano and Thia Megia talk before the launch of the American Idols Live tour in West Valley City, Utah, on July 6, 2011.


American Idols Pia Toscano Thia Megia Tour Interview Utah

Anoop Desai & Kris Allen: Video Interview


American Idol Season 8 finalists Anoop Desai and Kris Allen talk before the launch of the American Idols Live Tour in Portland, Ore. Recorded on July 5, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.


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Carrie Underwood Interview 2/12/09


My interview with Carrie Underwood at Walt Disney World on Feb. 12, 2009, the day of the premiere of The American Idol Experience. Includes Carrie's advice on what it takes to sing her songs "Ever Ever After" and "All-American Girl."


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Casey Abrams, Paul McDonald & Naima Adedapo: An opening night interview


Three "American Idol" finalists -- Paul McDonald, Casey Abrams and Naima Adedapo -- talk with USA TODAY's Brian Mansfield before the launch of the American Idols Live 2011 tour in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 6, 2011.


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Adam Lambert signs for fans


Adam Lambert signs for fans outside the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore., following the first night of the American Idols Live tour. Recorded on July 6, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.


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Casey Abrams on IBD


"American Idol" finalist Casey Abrams talks about his diagnosis with ulcerative colitis, how it affected him during the show and how he has started the IBD Icons campaign to get people to share their stories about living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — either ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease. www.ibdicons.com


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Christian York sings 'A Broken Wing'


Christian York, 19, traveled from Lumberton, NC, to audition for the 10th season of "American Idol" in Nashville, Tenn. York sings his audition song -- the Martina McBride hit "A Broken Wing" -- as he waits in the registration line outside the Bridgestone Arena on July 15, 2010. Christian made it past the first round during Saturday's auditions.


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Danny Pate: American Idol Nashville contestant


Danny Pate of Auburndale, Fla., got through the first round of American Idol auditions in Nashville. Recorded on July 17, 2010, using a Flip Video camcorder.


Danny Pate; Nashville; Season 10; American Idol; auditions

Michael Sarver & Danny Gokey: Video Interview


Michael Sarver and Danny Gokey talk before the first concert in the American Idols Live tour in Portland, Ore. Recorded on July 5, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.


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American Idol Nashville auditions 7/15/10


American Idol hopefuls wait in line outside Nashville's Bridgestone Arena for the first day of registration for Idol's Season 10 auditions.


American Idol; Nashville; auditions; Season 10; Bridgestone Arena

Matt Giraud & Megan Joy: Video Interview


American Idol Season 8 finalists Matt Giraud and Megan Joy talk before the launch of the American Idols Live Tour in Portland, Ore. Recorded on July 5, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.


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Lee DeWyze: Post-tour launch video interview


Lee DeWyze talks about the opening night of the 2010 American Idols Live tour at The Palace of Auburn Hills near Detroit, Mich.


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Aaron Kelly: Pre-tour launch video interview


Aaron Kelly explains why his set on the American Idols Live tour -- which launched July 1, 2010, at The Palace of Auburn Hills near Detroit, Mich. -- has no songs in it that he performed on "American Idol." Also, he explains how he got stuck in the cupboard of Lee DeWyze's hotel room.


Aaron Kelly; American Idol; tour; interview; video; Detroit

Jes Willett: American Idol Nashville contestant


Jes Willett, of the Memphis-based band Seeing Red, had a successful first-round audition for American Idol in Nashville. Recorded on July 17, 2010, using a Flip Video camcorder.


Jes Willett; Seeing Red; American Idol; Nashville; Season 10; auditions

Chase Likens: American Idol Nashville contestant


Chase Likens got through the first round of American Idol Season 10 auditions in Nashville. He also made the semi-finals in Season 11. Recorded on July 17, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.


Chase Likens; American Idol; Season 10; Nashville; auditions; 11 Contestant

Scott MacIntyre & Allison Iraheta: Video Interview


American Idol Season 8 finalists Scott MacIntyre and Allison Iraheta talk before the launch of the American Idols Live Tour in Portland, Ore. Recorded on July 5, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.


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Matt, Anoop and Allison sign autographs


Matt Giraud, Allison Iraheta and Anoop Desai sign autographs for fans before the first concert in the American Idols Live tour in Portland, Ore. Recorded on July 5, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.


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Chelsea Sorrell: American Idol Nashville contestant


Chelsea Sorrell from North Carolina successfully auditioned for American Idol Season 10 in Nashville, Tenn. She made it to the show's semi-final round in Season 11. Recorded on July 17, 2010, using a Flip Video camcorder.


American Idol; Season 11; 10; Chelsea Sorrell; Interview; contestant

Pia Toscano in Nashville


Pia Toscano talks about reaction to her single "This Time" and how the American Idols Live tour is going, shortly before the Nashville show on July 30, 2011.


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Forgotten Fable's Andrew Taylor prepares to audition for American Idol


Andrew Taylor, lead vocalist of Nashville metal band Forgotten Fable, waits in line outside Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on July 15, 2010, to register for the first day of auditions for Season 10 of American Idol. For more on Forgotten Fable: www.myspace.com


American Idol; auditions; Nashville; Forgotten Fable; metal; Bridgestone Arena

Danny Gokey Interview Part 1


Danny Gokey answers questions from USA Today's Idol Chatter readers between his appearances on the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Danny talks about


Danny Gokey; Grand Ole Opry; American Idol; USA Today; Idol Chatter

Brad Paisley and Jimmy Dickens christen the Opry circle


Brad Paisley and Little Jimmy Dickens sing "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" to re-christen the circle of wood center stage at the Grand Ole Opry House. The circle—originally from the Ryman Auditorium—was restored following the Nashville floods in May and re-installed on Aug. 25, 2010. Recorded on August 25, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.


Brad Paisley; Jimmy Dickens; Opry; Nashville; flood

Tim Urban: Video Interview


Tim Urban talks before the launch of the American Idols LIve Tour at The Palace of Auburn Hills near Detroit, Mich. Recorded on July 1, 2010.


Tim Urban; American Idol; USA Today; video; interview; Detroit

Kris Allen signs for fans


American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen signs for fans outside the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore., following the first night of the American Idols Live Tour. Recorded on July 6, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.


flipshare; Kris Allen; Rose Garden; American Idol; Idols Live; Portland; Oregon

Jonah Box: American Idol Nashville contestant


Jonah Box, a 15-year-old from Joplin, Mo., had a successful first-round audition for American Idol in Nashville. Recorded on July 17, 2010, using a Flip Video camcorder.


Jonah Box; American Idol; Nashville; Season 10; auditions

Crystal Bowersox: Video Interview


Crystal Bowersox talks about picking songs for her set in the American Idols Live tour, which launched July 1, 2010, at The Palace of Auburn Hills near Detroit, Mich. -- and also about how cool it feels to be able to say, "Melissa Etheridge and I are buddies."


Crystal Bowersox; American Idol; video; interview; Detroit; Melissa Etheridge

Dan Toth: American Idol Nashville contestant


Dan Toth, 15-year-old frontman of New Jersey band Talinday, had a successful first-round audition for American Idol. For more on Dan's band, visit www.myspace.com Recorded on July 17, 2010, using a Flip Video camcorder.


Dan Toth; Talinday; American Idol; Nashville; Season 10; auditions

Sharon Hawkins at Nashville's American Idol auditions


Sharon Hawkins of Nashville hopes to be your next American Idol. Learn a little about her -- and hear her sing the Jackson 5's "Who's Loving You" -- as she waits in line outside the Bridgestone Arena Thursday morning, July 15, 2010, so she can register for the first auditions for American Idol Season 10.


American Idol; Nashville; auditions; Bridgestone Arena; Jackson 5; Who's Loving You

Young the Giant at the Exit/In in Nashville


Young the Giant brings support acts The Postelles and The Bridges back onstage during their encore at the Exit/In in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 25, 2011, to sing "My Body" them. Watch at the 3:18 mark as singer Sameer Gadhia dives into the audience.


Young the Giant; My Body: Exit In; Postelles; Bridges; Nashville

Casey James: pre-tour launch interview


Casey James talks about the launch of the American Idols Live Tour at The Palace of Auburn Hills, near Detroit, Mich., on July 1, 2010, and also about his pursuit of a record deal in Nashville.


Casey James; video; interview; American Idol; Detroit; Nashville

Nashville 'American Idol' hopefuls register to audition


Aspiring "American Idol" contestants register to audition at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on July 15, 2010


American Idol; auditions; Nashville; Season 10; Bridgestone Arena

Taylor Swift backstage


At the CMAs


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Danika Portz: American Idol Nashville contestant


Danika Portz succesfully auditioned for American Idol in Nashville. Recorded on July 17, 2010, using a Flip Video camcorder.


Danika Portz; American Idol; Nashville; auditions; Season 10

Danny Gokey Interview Part 2


In the second part of this interview, Danny Gokey talks about touring with Sugarland, Sophia's Heart Foundation and where he sees his career headed. The interview, for which USA Today's Idol Chatter readers supplied the questions, took place backstage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., March 13, 2010.


Danny Gokey; American Idol; USA Today; Idol Chatter; Grand Ole Opry