The tour this repeated the same format as American Idols Live ! Tour 2011 , where there were solos and group performances . The first half contained solos from the first five contestants eliminated : Erika Van Pelt , Heejun Han , Deandre Brackensick , Colton Dixon and Elise Testone . The second half started with a set for the runner-up , Jessica Sanchez , then there were performances by Skylar Laine , Hollie Cavanagh and Joshua Ledet , and then a set for the winner , Phillip Phillips . The show ended with a group number
American Idols Live ! Tour 2011
American Idols Live! Tour 2011
American Idols Live! Tour 2012