Episode
American Idol: 914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol)
Overview
The Top 7 celebrate Taylor Swift's chart-topping hits and defining eras as America votes live to reveal the Top 5; a salute to California's biggest artists; Nikki Glaser guest judges.
Details
- Series
- American Idol
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 2026-04-27
- Runtime
- 85 min
Episode context
914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol) is Episode 14 in Season 9 of American Idol. It aired on 2026-04-27. The runtime is 85 min.
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Episode 13: 913 (Disney Night)
The Top 9 bring iconic Disney songs to life as America votes live to decide which seven finalists move one step closer to their dream of becoming the next "American Idol."
Episode 15: 915 (Class of 2006: Reunion/Idol X DWTS)
At the "American Idol" 20th high school reunion, fan-favorite idols from the class of 2006, along with special guests, return as "Dancing With the Stars" pros bring some ballroom flair to the celebration; America votes live for the Top 3.
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Episode 16: 916 (Grand Finale)
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Episode 11: 911 (90s Judges' Song Contest)
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Episode 10: Songs of Faith
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Episode 9: 909 (Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i (2))
In the final week at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai'i, Brad Paisley and Keke Palmer continue mentoring the top 20 hopefuls, Keke returns to the judging panel and takes the stage for a performance, Skip Marley performs.
Episode 8: 908 (Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i (1))
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Episode 7: 907 ('Ohana Round)
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Episode 6: 906 (Hollywood Week in Music City (2))
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Episode 5: 905 (Hollywood Week in Music City (1))
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Episode 4: 904 (Auditions)
In the final week of auditions, rising stars deliver showstopping performances that stun Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan, setting the stage for Hollywood Week.