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    David Cook & Kris Allen Return To ‘American Idol’ With Rockin’ Performance Of The Cranberries’ “Dreams”

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Fan-favorite American Idol contestants David Cook and Kris Allen reprised a massive rock hit during The Great Idol Reunion on Monday, May 2. Cook and Allen delivered a stellar rendition of The Cranberries’ “Dreams,” a track from their 1993 album,…

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    Watch Willie Spence & Grace Kinstler’s Soaring Cover Of A Massive Pop Hit On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Fan-favorite American Idol contestants Willie Spence and Grace Kinstler reprised one of country music’s most iconic duets during The Great Idol Reunion on Monday. The two singers performed a cover of “Rather Be,” a track by Clean Bandit featuring Jess…

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    Caleb Lee Hutchinson & Maddie Poppe Stun With Cover Of Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton Hit On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Fan-favorite American Idol contestants Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Maddie Poppe reprised one of country music’s most iconic duets during The Great Idol Reunion on Monday. Prior to their performance, Hutchinson and Poppe opened up about their Idol journeys and recalled…

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    WATCH: Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina All Smiles Performing Classic Country Hit On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Country superstars and American Idol alums Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina made their long-awaited and much-anticipated return to the Idol stage on Monday during the star-studded Great Idol Reunion Show. Prior to stepping on stage together, the longtime friends reminisced…

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    Jordin Sparks & Ruben Studdard Reunite For Show-Stopping Duet Of An Aretha Franklin Hit On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Jordin Sparks and Ruben Studdard reunited for a special duet during American Idol’s The Great Idol Reunion special on Monday, May 2. Returning Idol judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson had the privilege of welcoming Sparks, who won Idol when…

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    WATCH: Laci Kaye Booth & Laine Hardy Perform Stevie Nicks And Tom Petty Hit On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Laci Kaye Booth and Laine Hardy returned to American Idol on Monday, kicking off the much-anticipated Idol Reunion Show with a performance of “Stop Draggin My Heart Around” by Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Prior…

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    18 Years After His Iconic Audition, William Hung Returns To ‘American Idol’ With Performance Of “She Bangs”

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The Great Idol Reunion featured a surprise appearance from one of the most memorable American Idol contestants of all time: William Hung. The Season 3 contestant won over the hearts of millions with his now iconic Idol audition where he…

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    Dolly Parton “Shocked” To Hear Of Naomi Judd’s Death, Shares Heartfelt Message: “I Will Always Love You”

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Dolly Parton is mourning the loss of the late Naomi Judd, who unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, April 30, at the age of 76. The country superstar and East Tennessee native took to social media on Monday evening (May 2) to…

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    Walker Hayes & Craig Allen Cooper’s Book ‘Glad You’re Here’ Celebrates “Friendship, Hope, And Redemption”

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Melinda Lorge

    Walker Hayes may be a successful country artist, but that’s not all. He is also an author – well, soon-to-be author, that is. Hayes is gearing up for the release of his new and first-ever book, Glad You’re Here: Two…

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    Carly Pearce Honors The Judds With Emotional Cover Of “Grandpa” At Their CMHOF Induction: “Long Live The Judds”

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Carly Pearce honored The Judds with an emotional tribute performance during the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Medallion Ceremony on Sunday (May 1) evening. The ceremony, which took place at CMA Theater inside Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and…

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    102,000+ Fans Sing “Callin’ Baton Rouge” So Loud At Garth Brooks’ Historic LSU Concert It Caused An Earthquake

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Garth Brooks’ performance of “Callin’ Baton Rouge” at Tiger Stadium on Saturday evening (April 30) was so loud that a seismograph, located in the Nicholson Building on Louisiana State University’s campus, reportedly recorded a small earthquake. Brooks’ now historic performance…

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    Wynonna & Ashley Judd Tearfully Tribute Late Mother Naomi At The Judds’ CMHOF Induction: “My Heart’s Broken”

    Posted on May 2, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    It was an emotional night at Nashville’s CMA Theater when The Judds, comprised of Naomi Judd and Wynonna Judd, were officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, just one day after Naomi’s tragic death. The Judd family requested…

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    ‘American Idol’ Production Halts After Katy Perry Falls Out Of Her Chair, Idol Producers & Judges Rush To Help

    Posted on May 1, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    American Idol production came to a halt when Katy Perry fell out of her chair on Sunday evening (May 1) during Disney Week on Idol. Perry went all-out for Disney week, sporting an Ariel costume from The Little Mermaid. Her…

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    ‘American Idol’ Judge Says HunterGirl Has Her “Cinderella Moment” After Cover Of A Disney Hit

    Posted on May 1, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    HunterGirl had what the Katy Perry deemed a “Cinderella moment” during American Idol’s Disney Night on Sunday evening (May 1) following a performance of a fan-favorite Disney hit. “It’s my little sister’s favorite Disney movie,” Huntergirl shared of Tangled, the…

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    Noah Thompson Pays Tribute To Best Friend After Reuniting With His Son At Disneyland On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on May 1, 2022

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Noah Thompson honored his longtime friend Arthur with a special performance of a Toy Story classic during American Idol’s Disney Night on Sunday evening (May 1). Ahead of the construction worker’s performance, Thompson opened up about being away from his…