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The Alabama native won over the hearts of Darius Rucker, Keith Urban and country fans across the world.

CJ Harris' American Idol journey has come to an end. The soulful singer was eliminated after falling in the bottom two with Jessica Meuse.  Harris sang 'Can't You See' for his swan song but got too choked up to finish.

Former American Idol David Cook returned to mentor the Top 8 for 80s week, a decade when none of the Idols were even born.  I was really looking forward to this week since 80s music is my all time favorite, but it was a little boring. Dexter Roberts delivered an average performance of 'Keep Your Hands to Yourself.' CJ Harris' 'Free Fallin'' was a bit better.  Thankfully rocker Caleb Johnson saved

The American Idol Top 8 went back to where it all started, performing their audition songs. Country boy Dexter Roberts sang Brett Eldredge's 'One Mississippi,' CJ Harris poured his soul into 'Soul Shine,' but it was Malaya Watson who had the performance of the night with 'Ain't No Way.'

Dexter Roberts went to the 'Boondocks,' Caleb Johnson got sexy, Jennifer Lopez dropped the F-bomb and Harry Connick Jr. insulted Keith Urban fans on American Idol. It was a jam packed night of entertainment as the Top 9 were 'In with the Band,' performing band songs on American Idol.

Dexter Roberts found himself in danger of going home after falling in the bottom two with M.K. on 'American Idol.'

The 'American Idol' Top 10 chose Top 10 songs from the past three years. Unfortunately no one delivered a Top 10 performance. CJ Harris was 'Invisible' while Dexter Roberts chose to 'Cruise' and may cruise into the bottom three this week.

After weeks of lackluster performances, the 'American Idol' Top 11 finally brought their A game for 'Songs of the Cinema' week. Soulful singer CJ Harris became a frontrunner with 'Can't You See.' Country boy Dexter Roberts honored his sweet home of Alabama and rocker Caleb Johnson delivered an amazing, unpredictable performance of Adele's 'Skyfall.'

The top 13 will become the top 12 on 'American Idol.' One will be sent home tonight after performing for 'This is Me' night, choosing a song that defines them as an artist. Several artists defined themselves as country artists, but it was Ben Briley who had the country moment of the night, singing Johnny Cash's 'Folsom Prison Blues.'

Did Ethan Harris make the 'American Idol' Top 30?  The judges started making final cuts but we won't know Ethan's fate until tonight. We did find out Dexter Roberts will represent country, making the top 15 boys. We heard the other country boys, CJ Harris and Casey Thrasher sing against each other, but the show ended before we heard which will move on.

Although we didn't see locals Ethan Harris or Kaitlyn Jackson, we did seem some great talent as Hollywood week began on 'American Idol.'  From Dexter Roberts, who asked Keith Urban play his guitar to single father Casey Thraser who sang one of the greatest country songs of all time.

The final American Idol auditions in Omaha kicked off with a reunion for Keith Urban.  Quaid Edwards, whose mom use to perform with Keith, proved he got her talent.  15 year-old Madisen Walker channeled her inner Carrie Underwood with 'Before He Cheats' and Tessa Kate put her own spin on 'Folsom Prison Blues.'