What is season 8 american idol?

Season 8 of American Idol aired from January 13, 2009, to May 20, 2009. It featured judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell, and was hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

The winner of the season was Kris Allen, who beat out runner-up Adam Lambert in the finale. Also, notably, Allison Iraheta placed fourth during this season, which would also launch her own music career.

During the season, the contestants performed a variety of genres, including pop, rock, country, R&B, and soul. They also participated in themed weeks, such as "Songs from the Year They Were Born," "Grand Ole Opry," and "Michael Jackson."

The season was also notable for featuring only 13 finalists, instead of the usual 12 or 24. The decision to reduce the number of finalists was due to the addition of a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, who was brought on to provide more critiques and to balance out the other judges' opinions.

Overall, Season 8 of American Idol was another successful year for the popular singing competition, drawing in millions of viewers each week and launching the careers of several talented contestants.