‘American Idol’ tour hits L.A.

The Idols Live concert featured the top 10 “American Idol” contestants, from left: Heejun Han, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet, Skylar Laine, Deandre Brackensick and Erika Van Pelt.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

“American Idol” fans take snapshots of the performers.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

11th-season “American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips, shown performing with Jessica Sanchez, sang a cover of Usher’s “Nice & Slow,” among other tunes.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

The Idols Live concert included solo and group performances from “American Idol’s” top 10 contestants.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

11th-season “Idol” runner-up Jessica Sanchez backs up winner Phillip Phillips at the Idols Live concert.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

“American Idol’s” Erica Van Pelt, from left, Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine and Elise Testone get into the swing of things at the Nokia Theatre.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

As the 11th-season winner of “American Idol,” Phillip Phillips took the spotlight at the Idols Live show.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

Jessica Sanchez, Season 11 runner-up, takes her place on the stage at the Idols Live concert.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

The women of “American Idol” come on stage to join the men during an energetic Idols Live show.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips gets some solo time onstage.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)