Synopsis

The season culminates tonight at the legendary Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, as Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee face off in a final showdown for the title of American Idol. One will emerge as the next champion; the other will bid farewell to the competition. The evening's setlist promises a blend of familiar favorites from previous episodes alongside the artists’ debut singles. Tonight's performers are Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee.