Kris Allen (season 8) Kris Allen's season-eight ... it to the Hot 100 but never broke the top 10 — at the time, this was unheard of for "American Idol" contestants. His highest-charting album ...

Watch the electrifying American Idol Season 8 premiere opening featuring Carrie ... the season in grand style—straight from the top of the iconic Empire State Building! American Idol Judges ...

When is the American Idol season 8 premiere? Season 8 of America Idol premiered on ABC Sunday, March 9. The show airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET. What channel is American Idol season 8 on? American Idol ...

NEW YORK -- The iconic lights of the Empire State Building shined blue for an hour on Sunday night to celebrate the season premiere of "American Idol." A special preview of season 8 airs Sunday ...