As our Final 5 Australian Idol performers get ever-closer to finding out which one of them will be crowned winner and score the much-coveted record deal, this Sunday night they will have a big taste of what's to come when they attend the ARIA Awards.

They only need look to last year's winner Damien Leith to see what winning can mean: his single "Night Of My Life" scoring a nomination for Breakthrough Artist – Single.

The Idol connections don't stop there, either, with James Mathison co-hosting the red carpet special with Hamish and Andy, which will also include performances from 2004 finalist Ricki-Lee.

No doubt our finalists will be keen to check out the amazing performances from the cream of the Aussie music world – Powderfinger, Missy Higgins, Silverchair, John Butler Trio, Sneaky Sound System, GOTYE, Kate Miller-Heidke and Operator Please will all take to the stage.

In honour of the big night, Sunday's Australian Idol will be a tribute to the local music industry with Aussie Hits. Every contestant will have a chance to pick two of their favourite Australian classics.

So, for the best music talent in the country, Channel Ten is the only place to be this Sunday.

7pm: ARIAs Red Carpet Special
7.30pm: Australian Idol: Aussie Hits
8.30pm: 2007 ARIA Awards