Allison Iraheta returns to American Idol

Season 8 American Idol finalist and fan favorite Allison Iraheta returns to the Idol stage to perform her new hit single, “Scars,” on the first American Idol results show of the season Thursday, Feb. 25 8/7c on FOX. “Scars” was written by Toby Gad and Alyssa James, and produced by Gad.

A devoted American Idol fan since the show’s debut, Los Angeles native Allison turned her childhood dream into reality when she became one of the final four contestants of Season 8. The 17-year-old singer impressed the American Idol judges and viewers with performances that reached well beyond her years. Her debut album, Just Like You on 19 Recordings/Jive Records, was released December 1 and features her first single “Friday I’ll Be Over U,” penned and produced by Swedish hit-maker Max Martin. Also included on the album is “No One Else,” which was co-written by American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, Greg Wells and P!nk.

Allison Iraheta was the last standing girl on Season 8 of Idol. Tune in this Thursday!