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'American Idol's Top 8 finalists take to the stage and perform live
April 8, 2009
American Idol's Top 8 eighth-season finalists took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's fifth finals round.

The Top 8 finalists -- Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre, Anoop Desai, and Matt Giraud -- all had the freedom to sing any song that had been recorded in the year they were born.
'American Idol' eliminates Megan Joy, determines the Top 8 finalists
April 2, 2009
Megan Joy was revealed to be the fifth finalist eliminated from American Idol's eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
'American Idol's Top 9 eighth-season finalists take to the live stage
April 1, 2009
American Idol's Top 9 eighth-season finalists took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's fourth finals round.

The Top 9 finalists -- Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre, Megan Joy Corkrey, Anoop Desai, and Matt Giraud -- all had the freedom to sing any song they wished, so long as it was a top seller on iTunes, one of the show's primary sponsors.

Prior to the first performance, American Idol host Ryan Seacrest spoke to the judge Randy Jackson about Top 9 was shaping up.
'American Idol' cuts Michael Sarver, reveals eighth season's Top 9
March 27, 2009
Michael Sarver was revealed to be the fourth finalist eliminated from American Idol's eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
'American Idol's Top 10 finalists take to the stage and perform
March 26, 2009
American Idol's Top 10 eighth-season finalists took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's third finals round.

The Top 10 finalists -- Michael Sarver, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre, Megan Joy Corkrey, Anoop Desai, and Matt Giraud -- all sang the songs of Motown Records, with music legend Smokey Robinson serving as the week's mentor.