Duets night at Hollywood Week showed how exhausting and stressful the competition to become the next 'American Idol' can be, but also how inspiring.

The landmark platinum season of 'American Idol' opened on Sunday night featuring auditions from Austin, Los Angeles, and Nashville.

The landmark platinum season of 'American Idol' opened on Sunday night featuring auditions from Austin, Los Angeles, and Nashville.

Judge Katy Perry made quite a splash, showing up as the Little Mermaid for Disney night at American Idol. She seemed a little frightened by the villainous song Nicolina sang from that movie.

The landmark platinum season of 'American Idol' opened on Sunday night featuring auditions from Austin, Los Angeles, and Nashville.