American Idol Season 12

American Idol Season 12 aired on Fox in 2013. This was part of the show's original run, which established American Idol as the highest-rated show on American television for multiple consecutive seasons. Candice Glover took home the title, beating out Kree Harrison in the finale. The season featured 36 episodes and was judged by Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson.