CUPERTINO, Calif. — Fans of "American Idol" will be able to download their favorite performances thanks to a new agreement between the hit television show and Apple Inc.

The show's producers and Cupertino-based Apple announced Monday that music performances of 'Idol' semifinalists will go on sale this week on iTunes for 99 cents per song.

Full video of the top 12 contestants will be available through the online music store starting March 11 for $1.99.

The songs and videos will be posted to iTunes the day after the show airs on Fox.

This week, the top 12 male singers compete Tuesday, and on Wednesday, the women follow.