Atlanta American Idol Event!

Some lucky Atlanta fans got a sneak preview of the new season of "American Idol" on Wednesday. Season 12 isn't set to premiere until January 16, but local fans at the AMC Sugarloaf Mills were treated to an advance showing of the premiere.

The super "Idol" fans also got to submit questions and be part of a live Q&A with Ryan Seacreast and the judges from Hollywood.

This season is the first to feature new judges Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban. Randy Jackson also returns to the judging table.

Other tidbits:

Season 4 runner up Bo Bice attended the event. He was very down to Earth and festive with all of the AI fans, rooting for his new favorite judge Keith Urban via twitter.

There was complimentary Popcorn and coca-cola given to the audience, as well as some local Falcons memorabilia.

At the end of the evening as you exit the auditorium Fox passed out American Idol t-shirts and Hats.