Jon Wayne Hatfield, Gay Grandpa Ray; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

Jon Wayne Hatfield Honors His Gay Grandpa Ray With Encouraging Original Song On ‘American Idol’

Posted on February 26, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

“What you shared with us today was so authentic, so beautiful. You’re a songwriter,” Katy Perry said of Jon’s performance.

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.

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.

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.

Colton Dixon, Gabby Barrett; Photos Provided

Colton Dixon Enlists Fellow ‘American Idol’ Alum Gabby Barrett For Powerful Duet Version Of “Build A Boat”

Posted on January 30, 2023

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Melinda Lorge

Colton Dixon admits that he is “honored” to have Gabby Barrett join him on the powerful new duet.

Noah Thompson; Photo Courtesy of People's Choice Awards/NBC

Noah Thompson Shares Unreleased New Song “She Gets It From Me,” Says “I Love This Freakin Song” [LISTEN]

Posted on January 13, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

Noah Thompson is giving fans a taste of what’s to come on his forthcoming yet-to-be announced debut album with a teaser of a brand-new song. The season 20 winner of American Idol took to social media on December 20, 2022,…

Luke Bryan, Photo Courtesy of CMA; Blake Shelton, Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Luke Bryan Thanks Blake Shelton For “Paving The Way For There To Be A Voice Of Country Music On TV”

Posted on December 15, 2022

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Blake Ells

Blake Shelton is leaving The Voice in the spring of 2023 after 23 seasons on one of the most popular reality competition shows on television. As he begins his farewell tour, many in the industry are weighing in on his…

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Ryan Seacrest; Photo Courtesy of American Idol

BREAKING: ‘American Idol’ Reveals Season 21 Premiere Date, Confirms Judges & Host

Posted on November 7, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

American Idol has officially revealed the Season 21 premiere date! The award-winning singing competition show revealed the exciting news with its followers on Monday (Nov. 7) via social media.  “Starting Feb. 19, #AmericanIdol’s about to hit the jackpot on new…

Adam Lambert, Jennifer Hudson; Photos Courtesy of The Jennifer Hudson Show

Jennifer Hudson & Adam Lambert Sing Duet Together & Reminisce About Their Time On ‘American Idol’

Posted on November 2, 2022

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Christine Sellers

Jennifer Hudson recently caught up with fellow American Idol alum, Adam Lambert. Lambert stopped by Hudson’s daytime talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, where the pair reminisced about their time on the popular singing competition. “Neither one of us won…

Noah Thompson; Photo Courtesy of Instagram

Noah Thompson All Smiles In Adorable New Halloween Photos With His 2-Year-Old Son Walker

Posted on November 1, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Noah Thompson shared adorable photos with his 2-year-old son Walker on Halloween. The Season 20 American Idol winner took to social media on Tuesday (Nov. 1) to share the most precious father/son photos from his son’s first Halloween.  In the…