Auditions ended last week for the eighth season of American Idol as Simon, Paula, Randy and Kara revealed the Top 36 semi-finalists. Now, it's up to all of us devoted fans to decide who advances in the competition and moves one step closer to become the next American Idol.

The 36 hopefuls will be split into three groups of 12, and for three consecutive weeks, one group will perform each week. The live performance shows airs Tuesday February 17, Wednesday, February 25 and Tuesday, March 3 on FOX.

At the end of each performance show, viewers will be able to vote for their favorite contestants for at least two hours in their area.

Then on the weekly live results shows airing Wednesday, February 18 8/7c, Thursday, February 26 8/7c and Wednesday, March 4 8/7c, Ryan Seacrest will announce the three semi-finalists -- the top male, the top female and the next top vote-recipient -- America has chosen to move on in the competition.

On Thursday, March 5 8/7c, the special "Wild Card" episode will feature the judges' favorite remaining contestants battling it out live for a coveted spot in the next phase of the competition.

The Top female semi-finalists are: Alexis Grace, Allison Iraheta, Ann Marie Boskovich, Arianna Afsar, Casey Carlson, Felicia Barton, Jackie Tohn, Jasmine Murray, Jeanine Vailes, Jessie Langseth, Kendall Beard, Kristen McNamara, Lil Rounds, Megan Corkrey, Mishavonna Henson, Stevie Wright, Tatiana Nicole Del Toro and Taylor Vaifanua.

The Top male semi-finalists are: Adam Lambert, Alexander Wagner-Trugman, Anoop Desai, Brent Keith, Danny Gokey, Jorge Nunez, Ju'Not Joyner, Kai Kalama, Kris Allen, Matt Breitzke, Matt Giraud, Michael Sarver, Nathaniel Marshall, Nick Mitchell, Ricky Braddy, Scott MacIntyre, Stephen Fowler and Von Smith.

Joanna Pacitti is ineligible to continue in the competition. Felicia Barton has replaced her as part of the Top 36.

So get those text numbers ready. Tonight we vote!