'American Idol' Celebrates '50 Years of Motown'

'American Idol' Celebrates '50 Years of Motown'
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The "American Idol" performance show will be airing on a new night next week. Instead of Tuesday, the top 10 will take the stage on Wednesday night and they will celebrate the record company that launched many famous careers, Motown.

Wednesday March 25, the remaining contestants will pay tribute to the historic record company and perform classic Motown songs.

The following night, Thursday March 26 -- legendary Motown singer and producer Smokey Robinson will take the stage to perform. "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard will also appear on the show to perform his new single "Together".

Tune in to Fox Wednesday March 25 at 8 p.m. to watch the "Idol" hopefuls celebrate "50 Years of Motown."

Published 3/19/09 by the Insider

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