Hannah Harper; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Hannah Harper Wows With Commanding Performance Of “Ain’t No Grave” On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 16, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Definitely my favorite performance I’ve seen you do,” Bryan gushed of Harper’s performance.

    Kutter Bradley; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Kutter Bradley Finds His Own Lane With Rock-Fueled Chris Daughtry Cover On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 16, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    To vote for Kutter Bradley, text 6 to 21523, or visit AmericanIdol.com/Vote or by commenting on the pinned post on American Idol’s social media platforms.

    Iam Tongi; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    ‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Returns To Idol Stage For Heartfelt “Good For My Soul” Performance

    Posted on March 16, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Tongi also performed “Island Style” with Thunderstorm Artis.

    Jon Pardi and his wife Summer Pardi; Photo Courtesy of George Kittle Podcast The Kittle Things

    Jon Pardi And Wife Summer Pardi Offers Relationship And Parenting Advice On George Kittle’s Podcast

    Posted on March 11, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Jon and Summer Pardi got married in 2020 and welcomed their first daughter, Presley Fawn, in 2023 and their second daughter, Sienna Grace, in 2024.

    Riley Green; Photo Courtesy of Black Rifle Coffee Company

    Riley Green Gets Playfully Risqué in New Black Rifle Coffee Ad: “He Brings Me Wood”

    Posted on March 11, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “It’s the way he brings me wood to keep us nice and warm…”

    Christian Brown And Son Isaiah Brown; Photos Courtesy of Instagram

    Christian Brown Leaves ‘American Idol’ After Newborn Son Requires Life-Saving Heart Surgery

    Posted on March 11, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “His mommy and daddy sure did miss him while he was with the surgeons that took excellent care of him,” he wrote.

    Kutter Bradley; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Kutter Bradley Earns Top 20 Spot With Heartfelt “Amarillo Sky” Performance Dedicated To His Parents On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “You really impressed me with where you went vocally. I enjoyed it. Great job,” Bryan gushed.

    Hannah Harper, Jesse Findling, Kutter Bradley, Genevieve Heyward and Braden Rumfelt; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Top 20 Revealed On ‘American Idol’: Hannah Harper, Jesse Findling, Kutter Bradley, Genevieve Heyward And More

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Take a look America, this is your Top 20 on American Idol,” Ryan Secrest revealed.

    Brooks Rosser; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Brooks Rosser Wows With Noah Kahan Cover On ‘American Idol,’ Earning Well-Deserved Spot In Top 20

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Every time you open your mouth and sing, I want more,” Carrie Underwood gushed of Brooks Rosser’s vocals.

    Jordan McCullough, Brooks Rosser and Kyndal Inskeep; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Jordan McCullough, Brooks Rosser And Kyndal Inskeep Unveiled As Platinum Ticket Recipients On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    McCullough earned his Platinum Ticket through a vote by his peers, while Brooks Rosser was selected by the “Ohana,” and Inskeep scored hers from the “industry tastemakers.”

    Kyndal Inskeep; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Kyndal Inskeep Shares Powerful Original Song “Woman Of Me” For Her Mom On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “My mom is my favorite person in the whole entire world. She has been a backbone and just a rock in my life,” Inskeep shared.

    Jesse Findling; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Jesse Findling Shares Powerful Connection To Ed Sheeran’s Stutter With “Photograph” Performance On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Even though he can’t be here taking pictures of me, I know he’s watching right now,” Findling shared.

    Luke Bryan, wife Caroline Bryan and their two sons Bo and Tate; Photo Courtesy of Instagram

    Luke Bryan Opens Up About Balancing Fame, Fatherhood, And Career On His Own Terms

    Posted on March 6, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “They want to go hang with Dad, go get in the woods or do stuff like that, and that keeps me grounded.”

    Top 30 On American Idol; Photos Provided by ABC

    Top 30 Revealed On ‘American Idol’: Hannah Harper, Jesse Findling, Braden Rumfelt, Keyla Richardson And More

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The Top 30 has been unveiled during one of the biggest cuts in American Idol history amid Hollywood Week.

    Kutter Bradley; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Kutter Bradley Roars Into ‘American Idol’ Top 30 After Epic HARDY Cover: “Like a Lion… Ready To Bust Out Of The Cage”

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Underwood gushed, “You were like a lion, like pacing back and forth, like getting ready to bust out of the cage.”