American Idol: Season 8

American Idol, the No. 1 TV show, returns this January 2009 for its 8th season premiere. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the hit series empowers viewers to discover America's next solo singing superstar by voting for their favorites to win the coveted American Idol title.

Every year, thousands of hopefuls from across the nation audition for a shot at stardom and a chance to be the next American Idol. The show's judges - Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson - winnow down the competitors to a select group of semifinalists who sing their hearts out each week for the studio audience and the television viewers. The judges have their say after every performance, but it's the viewing public that determines who will advance to the next round of the competition and who will go home. Voting via telephone and text messaging begins immediately after each performance show, and the results are announced during the following night's broadcast. source: americanidol.com

Past Winners are:
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Season 2: Ruben studdard
Season 3: Fantasia Barino
Season 4: Carrie Underwood
Season 5: Taylor Hicks
Season 6: Jordin Sparks and the latest was
Season 7: David Cook
Season 8:???

And by the way, the thousand hopefuls who want to be an American Idol Season 8th grand winner will also be judge/criticize by Kara DioGuardi. Kara is an award-winning songwriter and producer. Over the last four years, she has been awarded 10 BMI Pop Awards for having written the most performed songs on radio. From her catalog of several hundred songs, over 264 have been released on major labels worldwide; and over 165 have appeared on multi-platinum selling albums. DioGuardi co-owns Arthouse Entertainment, where she develops and mentors fellow hit writers, producers and artists. Courtesy to PAOPER, reminding me about Kara.

Here's a Teaser Trailer of American Idol Season 8th Promoclip: