Contestants in the Top 12 include Thunderstorm Artis, Kolbi Jordan, Filo, Gabby Samone, Josh King, Slater Nalley, Canaan James Hill, John Foster, Mattie Pruitt, Jamal Roberts, Ché Chesterman and Breanna Nix.

Tonight on American Idol, the Top 14 contestants sing live for America's vote in hopes of reaching the Top 12. With guidance from guest mentor James Taylor, the Top 14 take on iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends as judges Carrie Underwood,

Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will be recognized with the Musical Influence Award. Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye will be honored for Musical Excellence. Lenny Waronker, noted producer and DreamWorks/Warner Bros. Records executive, will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award.