Tyson Venegas; Photo Courtesy of American Idol, ABC

    17-Year-Old Tyson Venegas Earns Platinum Ticket With Incredible Billy Joel Cover On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 20, 2023

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    Melinda Lorge

    All three American Idol coaches gave Venegas a standing ovation after his impressive Billy Joel cover.

    Jelly Roll; Photo Courtesy of John Shearer/Getty Images

    Jelly Roll Announces Massive Headlining Backroad Baptism Tour: See A Full List Of Dates

    Posted on February 20, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Ashley McBryde, Caitlynne Curtis, Chase Rice, Elle King, Merkules, Struggle Jennings, Three 6 Mafia, Yelawolf will serve as support on select dates of the tour.

    Luke Bryan, Iam Tongi, Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy of American Idol, ABC

    Luke Bryan & Lionel Richie Break Down In Tears After Iam Tongi’s Heart-Wrenching ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “You’re making these grown men cry. You hit a nerve and that’s what great storytellers do. That’s what great artists do and your voice is just so magnificent,” Perry said.

    Zachariah Smith, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    WATCH: Luke Bryan Tells 19-Year-Old Burger Flipper To Burn His Apron After Impressive ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Um, go back to Amory and get your damn apron, get a little lighter fluid… burn the Apron,” Bryan told Smith. 

    Lyric Mederios, Katy Perry; Photo Courtesy of American Idol, ABC

    Katy Perry Challenges Lyric Mederios, Daughter Of ’80s Hitmaker Glenn Medeiros, To Do Better on ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Girl, you flew ten hours to be cute and safe?” Perry shouted. “We know you got more than that!”

    Megan Danielle, Lauren Daigle; Photo Courtesy of American Idol, ABC

    20-Year-Old Waitress Receives Ultimate Surprise From Lauren Daigle During ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Lauren I just got to say, that is one of the coolest thing I’ve ever seen an artist do,” Perry told Daigle.

    Cody Johnson, Brandi Johnson; Photo Courtesy of ABC/CMA

    Cody Johnson Reveals He Nearly Quit Music, But His Wife Brandi Inspired Him To Keep Going

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I pretty much owe everything I have to her,” Johnson admitted. “She had all the faith in me.”

    ERNEST, Morgan Wallen; Photo Courtesy of Getty Images for ACM & Instagram

    ERNEST Says He’s “Super Stoked” To Join Morgan Wallen On His Upcoming Stadium Tour

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I’ve always wanted to play baseball stadiums, and now I will be singing in them,” ERNEST admitted.

    Colin Stough; Photo Courtesy of ABC/American Idol

    Luke Bryan Says Colin Stough Is “Exactly What We Hope and Dream For At American Idol”

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Colin, you’ve got the magic in you… 100% and you got the stardust,” Perry told him. 

    Iam Tongi, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of ABC/American Idol

    WATCH: Iam Tongi Brings Luke Bryan To Tears With Heart-Wrenching Tribute To His Late Father On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Your dad is very proud,” Lionel Richie told Tongi after his tearful Idol audition.

    Katy Perry, Haven Madison; Photo Courtesy of ABC/American Idol

    16-Year-Old Haven Madison Earns Praise From Katy Perry On ‘American Idol’: “This Diamond’s Ready To Sparkle”

    Posted on February 19, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “The vocal decision you made, they were just like so on another level,” Perry gushed of Madison’s Idol audition.

    Jon Pardi and wife Summer Duncan Pardi; Photo Courtesy of Instagram

    Jon Pardi And Wife Summer Pardi Welcome First Child, Presley Fawn Pardi

    Posted on February 18, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Presley Fawn entered the world at 5:05 AM on Saturday, February 18, weighing 7lbs. 12oz.

    Morgan Myles, Camila Cabello; Photo Courtesy of The Voice/NBC

    Morgan Myles Talks Forming A Friendship With Camila Cabello On ‘The Voice’: “We Were Just So Naturally Connected”

    Posted on February 18, 2023

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    Melinda Lorge

    “It’s like, I knew her before knowing her kind of thing,” Myles shared of Cabello.

    Kane Brown, Photo Courtesy of Andrew Wendowski and X Factor

    Kane Brown Reflects On Auditioning For ‘The X Factor’ & The Early Days Of His Career

    Posted on February 18, 2023

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    Melinda Lorge

    From auditioning for The X Factor to headlining sold-out arenas across the globe, Kane Brown has solidified his place in Country music.

    Kyle Jacobs, Kellie Pickler, Photo Courtesy of Instagram

    Kellie Pickler’s Husband Kyle Jacobs Found Dead At 49

    Posted on February 17, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    According to Metro Police Department, Kyle Jacobs, 49, was found dead at the couple’s home on Friday (Feb. 17).