Next week: The theme is “This is Me” (whatever that means). Candice Glover will perform her single, “Cried” on Thursday’s results show. And for the first time ever–voting begins at the beginning of the show.
I’ll post more detailed voting instructions next week. In the meantime, check out this Voting FAQ.
From the FOX Official Press Release:
TOP 13 PERFORMANCE SHOW LIVE ON THE NEW “IDOL” STAGE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, VOTING TO OPEN AT TOP OF PERFORMANCE SHOWS; FANS HAVE FIVE WAYS TO VOTE, INCLUDING NEW GOOGLE VOTING
AMERICAN IDOL 12 Winner Candice Glover and Jake Bugg to Perform On Results Show Thursday, February 27 on FOX
Next week, Wednesday, Feb. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live /PT tape-delayed) on FOX, the competition continues when the Top 13 finalists perform songs that convey the message, “This is Me.” On Thursday, Feb. 27 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live /PT tape-delayed), one finalist’s journey will end as America’s vote is revealed. Plus, vocal powerhouse and AMERICAN IDOL Season 12 winner Candice Glover will be back on the IDOL stage to perform a medley of “Cried” and “Same Kinda Man,” from her debut album, “Music Speaks”; and critically acclaimed singer Jake Bugg also will perform.
Starting next week, another exciting element begins as viewers at home will have five ways to vote for their favorite singer, including voting via Google Search when the IDOL vote window opens at the top of the show, by searching for IDOL-related terms. For the first time ever, fans will be able to vote immediately after their favorites perform. After casting their votes, fans will have the opportunity to share their votes on Google+, follow contestants, join community conversations or participate in Google Hangouts about the show. Viewers can also vote online at AmericanIdol.com; via the AMERICAN IDOL App; via text messaging; and via toll-free calling.