Preston Duffee; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Katy Perry Compares Preston Duffee To A “Young Luke Bryan” After Touching ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on March 6, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Katy Perry compared the contestant to a “young Luke Bryan, to which he jokingly replied, “the ladies at Church call me Luke.”

    Trey Louis; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Who Is Trey Louis? 10 Fun Facts About The Standout ‘American Idol’ Contestant

    Posted on March 6, 2023

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    Sarah Wyland

    Trey Louis earned a standing ovation for his emotional cover of Whiskey Myers’ “Stone” on ‘American Idol.’

    Chrissy Metz, Jimmie Allen, Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton; Photos Courtesy Getty Images for CMT and Getty Images for ACM and Andrew Wendowski

    10 Singers Rejected By ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 28, 2023

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    Sarah Wyland

    Chrissy Metz, Jimmie Allen, Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton, Bebe Rexha, and more are among the list of artists rejected by American Idol.

    NUTSA; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Luke Bryan Dubs 25-Year-Old Nutsa “The JLO Of Georgia” After Sassy ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on February 27, 2023

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I cannot believe I am here, really,” Nutsa shared with excitement, “I love to perform.”

    Trey Louis, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Luke Bryan Compares Trey Louis To Chris Stapleton After Epic Whiskey Myers Cover On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 26, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Louis, who is a survivor of the 2018 Santa Fe School Shooting, earned a golden ticket to Hollywood with his impressive Idol audition.

    Kaylin Hedges; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Military Father Reunites With 15-Year-Old Daughter On ‘American Idol’: Watch The Emotional Moment Unfold

    Posted on February 26, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Oh my God, dad! What the actual heck?” Kaylin said in a state of shock.

    Cody Winkler, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    25-Year-Old Truck Driver Shares Special Moment With Luke Bryan On ‘American Idol’ That He’ll Cherish Forever

    Posted on February 26, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Luke Bryan is just an amazing Country singer. I mean, how many people can say they got to sing with a Country legend like Luke Bryan?” Winkler said.

    Caroline Kole, Katy Perry; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    WATCH: Katy Perry & Caroline Kole Sing Impromptu Duet Of “Firework” On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 26, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “That’s the coolest thing that’s ever happened in my entire life. Even if this stops right now, it’s okay,” Kole admitted.

    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.