Photos: American Idol Live! in Syracuse

By Taylor Baucom
September 6, 2012 - 10:05 am

Finalists from last season's Fox TV singing competition including winner Phillip Phillips performed Tuesday at the War Memorial Arena.

The American Idol Live! tour made its stop Tuesday in Syracuse to greet and perform for fans at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena.

Ten finalists from season 11 hit the stage, putting on a high-spirited concert that included acts from the season’s aired shows on Fox along with a variety of new songs.

Season winner Phillip Phillips’ brought the crowd to its feet with his hit song, "Home," which recently went platinum and reached No. 1 after being used during the Olympics for the U.S. women’s gymnastic team previews.

After the concert, fans lined the gates outside the War Memorial getting autographs, pictures and talking to the performers.