Get ready for the most anticipated season premiere of the year!  AMERICAN IDOL, television’s No. 1 show, returns for Season Eight with a two-night, four-hour premiere event Tuesday and Wednesday,  January 13 and 14 at 8/7c, only on FOX.  As these first seven champions have proven, anybody can win: Season 1:  Kelly Clarkson, 20, from Burleson, TX Season 2:  Ruben Studdard, 25, from Birmingham, AL Season 3:  Fantasia, 19, from High Point, NC Season 4:  Carrie Underwood, 21, from Checotah, OK Season 5:  Taylor Hicks, 29, from Birmingham, AL Season 6:  Jordin Sparks, 17, from Glendale, AZ Season 7:  David Cook, 25, from Blue Springs, MO Who's Next?  Watch our all-new season 8 audition clips for a glimpse at the new competitors!