‘American Idol’ tour hits L.A.

Deandre Brackensick, from left, Colton Dixon and Phillip Phillips were part of the Idols Live performers at Nokia Theatre. Phillips is “American Idol’s” 11th-season winner. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

July 24, 2012 7:26 PM PT

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Idols Live, the “American Idol” tour, landed at L.A.’s Nokia Theatre on Monday night with a smorgasbord of performances from the 11th season’s top 10 contestants.

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)