The judges and host Ryan Seacrest take a special walk down memory lane in their hometowns while auditions in search of the most talented singers and musicians continue.
The competition heats up as last week's votes are in and this seasons top 20 will be revealed; the remaining contestants will perform and viewers at home will vote once again to determine who will make it to the next round.
Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie share where their own dreams began with trips to their hometowns, bringing heart, laughter and antics to another round of auditions in search of the next American Idol.
Talented hopefuls inch one step closer to Hollywood stardom as they audition for the judges; viewers get a glimpse into the judges' own beginnings with memorable trips to their hometowns.
The search for the next superstar continues as some of the most prolific alums in the show's history return to mentor the contestants; fan favorites from auditions take the stage for the genre challenge to sing their hearts out.