The American Idol 2012 winner will be crowned tonight on FOX and fans will finally learn if it will be quirky crooner Phillip Phillips or petite powerhouse Jessica Sanchez who won American Idol 2012. Before we learn the final American Idol results for this season, however, we’ll be entertained by a huge host of guest celebrity performances from musical icons such as Rihanna, Aerosmith, Gladys Knight, Reba McEntire, Neil Diamond and more. Join us right now for our American Idol 2012 live recap of the finals, watch the final performances of the season, and find out who won American Idol 2012!

On American Idol 2012 tonight, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips will be joined by a host of musical superstars in the American Idol 2012 finale. While fans wait impatiently to find out who will be the American Idol 2012 winner, the producers will attempt to keep them amused with performances by such music icons as Rihanna and Aerosmith, featuring judge Steven Tyler.