For the American Idol top 8 finalists performance show, the theme was inspirational songs in line with the charity event of the year "Idol Gives Back".

Michael Johns:
“Dream On” by Aerosmith (Watch here)

Syesha Mercado:
“I Believe” by Fantasia (Watch here)

Jason Castro:
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland (Watch here)

Kristy Lee Cook:
“Anyway” by Martina McBride (Watch here)

David Cook:
“Innocent” by Our Lady Peace (Watch here)

Carly Smithson:
“The Show Must Go On” by Queen (Watch here)

David Archuleta:
“Angels” by Robbie Williams (Watch here)

Brooke White:
“You’ve Got a Friend” by James Taylor (Watch here)