Sudden Death Farewells: Rachel Hale - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12

Rachel Hale says her elimination "kind of stunk." Watch as she thanks her fans and her hometown of Prescott, AR

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, television's No. 1 hit series empowers contestants and viewers to share their voices in deciding who will be America's next singing superstar.

Every year, tens of thousands of hopefuls from across the nation audition for a shot at stardom. Idol Judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban are currently traveling across the country in search of the next AMERICAN IDOL. They narrow down the competitors to a select group of semifinalists who sing their hearts out each week in front of a studio audience and television viewers.

Sudden Death Farewells: Rachel Hale - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12

[dedrick]

I am still proud of my classmate, she represented herself and her hometown very well. I remember when she used to sing in school, and I am very happy that she made it this far!

[aRandomBLast]

Gr8 person +Positive & attractive. ++Smile.

[teniola]

please keep on singing, and come back next year! Still can't believe they let you go over janette

[RDJim]

No worries, Jesus will put you through.