Legendary recording artist and American icon Neil Diamond will be appearing on American Idol and Jimmy Kimmel Live this week in support of his new album, Home Before Dark. Home Before Dark, produced by Rick Rubin, will be released on Columbia Records on May 6. Neil Diamond will appear as a mentor to the remaining five contestants on American Idol on Tuesday April 29 and Wednesday, April 30. The idols will be singing Neil Diamond’s songs on April 29, where Diamond will also appear in pre-recorded segments giving the contestants guidance and advice on their song choices and interpretations. On the April 30 elimination show, Neil Diamond will perform live on the American Idol stage.
Neil Diamond will also be taping an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, April 29. The 5-song set will be recorded outside and open to the general public. The taping is set to begin at
