The final round of auditions wrapped up on Sunday night, with a performance from 17-year-old high school graduate Canaan James Hill, who graduated early to pursue his calling of becoming a preacher.

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American Idol may have saved the best for last. The final round of auditions ... Glory” by Earnest Pugh was so moving that judge Lionel Richie couldn't sit still. The singer pushed his chair ...