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.

    Genevieve Heyward and Bella Emry; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Genevieve Heyward And Bella Emry Score Spot In Top 30 With Impressive Brandi Carlile Covers On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Genevieve and Bella advanced to the Top 30.

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    Jesse Findling Earns Standing Ovation And Spot in ‘American Idol’ Top 30 With Powerful Adele Cover

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I’ve always known that I can sing, but to get that level of validation and praise, it was an insane feeling,” Findling recalled.

    Julián Kalel; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Julián Kalel Pushes Past Self-Doubt on ‘American Idol’ With Bonnie Raitt Cover As Luke Bryan Predicts “Big Things”

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I want to be the next American Idol because I want to show that your story, your pain, can be used as your greatest power,” Kalel said.

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    Brooks Rosser Turns Career-Ending Soccer Injury Into ‘American Idol’ Breakthrough, Scores Spot In Top 30

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “A voice that will become so recognizable in years to come,” Bryan said afterward.

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    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.”

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    Mor Ilderton Eliminated From ‘American Idol’ After Taking Bold Risk With Original Song During Hollywood Week

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “The fact that I have made it this far with original music, it just gives me the confidence to know that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life,” Mor said.

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    Jayson Arendt Covers Blake Shelton Hit, Teases Major Announcement After ‘American Idol’ Elimination

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I think my buddies would be more than proud of me. I gave you everything I had. That’s all I can do,” Arendt shared.

    Hannah Harper, Lauren Alaina; Photos Provided

    Hannah Harper Reveals “Super Encouraging” DM She Received From Lauren Alaina After ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “It was just like she’s rooting for me; she wants to meet me. And so that’s cool. I freaked out,” Harper explained.

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    Jelly Roll Reveals He Broke His Collarbone In ATV Accident, Admits He Hid Injury And Quietly Recovered For Months

    Posted on March 1, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I was out there running around all the Grammys with a broken collarbone,” he revealed. “Every time I hugged somebody that week, I wanted to scream.”

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    Bailey Zimmerman Wows Sold-Out Knoxville Crowd With High-Energy, Entertainer Of The Year-Worthy Arena Performance

    Posted on March 1, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Zimmerman commands the stage with unmatched presence and a high-energy performance unlike anyone else that feels destined to earn him a future Entertainer of the Year nomination.

    Koe Wetzel Receives Key to City of Pittsburg; Photo Courtesy of Michael Herrick

    Koe Wetzel Honored With Mural, Key To The City And “Koe Wetzel Day” In Hometown Of Pittsburg, Texas

    Posted on February 28, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “No matter where I go in this life, no matter what country I’m in, what state I’m in, city I’m in, I always know that Pittsburg, Texas is a home for me,” Wetzel said at the event.

    Riley Green and Luke Grimes; Photo Courtesy of Marshals via Social Media

    Luke Grimes Reveals How Riley Green Landed ‘Marshals’ Role, Says Casting Green Was A “Win-Win”

    Posted on February 28, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “He’s an incredibly talented guy, he’s not bad looking, either,” Grimes laughed.

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    Khloe Grace Bids Farewell To ‘American Idol’ With Emotional Message And Teases What’s Next

    Posted on February 28, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “But trust me, this is definitely not the end for me, and I have such amazing and exciting things coming up that I am super excited to share with y’all,” Khloe said.

    Riley Green; Photo Courtesy of Marshals via Social Media

    Riley Green Explains His Role As Garrett In ‘Marshals’ And Confirms He’ll Perform Music On The Show

    Posted on February 28, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “My character, Garrett, happens to play guitar and sing a little bit,” Green said.