Keyla Richardson; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Luke Bryan Chokes Up After Keyla Richardson’s ‘American Idol’ Audition: “A Voice That Will Stop People in Their Tracks”

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Luke Bryan called Keyla Richardson’s audition “one of my favorite moments I’ve ever had on this show.”

    Lucas Leon; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Gallatin Teen Lucas Leon Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With Original Song — Luke Bryan Says, “You Have It All”

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I feel like you could go pretty far in this competition,” Carrie Underwood gushed, while Luke Bryan called him “Idol gold.”

    Carrie Underwood; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Carrie Underwood Talks ‘American Idol’ Moving Hollywood Week To Nashville And Growing More “Confident” As A Judge

    Posted on January 21, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The Season 24 premiere of American Idol airs Monday, January 26 at 8/7c on ABC and is available to stream on Hulu.

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    19-Year-Old Jesse Findling Stuns ‘American Idol’ Judges Despite Struggling With A Stutter

    Posted on January 20, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “This is just proof that everything is working out how it should,” Findling shared.

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    Carrie Underwood Calls Internet Trolls “The Most Toxic People On The Planet,” Explains How She Deals With Online Hate

    Posted on May 12, 2025

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    Melinda Lorge

    “It’s social media, and it’s its own animal,” Underwood assured.

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    Miranda Lambert Brings Fire And Sass To ‘American Idol’ With Feisty “Kerosene” Performance

    Posted on May 5, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The performance comes as a celebration of the 20th anniversary of “Kerosene,” which she released in 2005.

    American Idol “Songs Of Faith” Episode On Easter Sunday Luke Bryan was just one of the performers in a star-studded lineup on Easter Sunday’s episode of American Idol. The ‘Songs of Faith’ themed episode also featured performances from Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll, CeCe Winans, and the entire Top 24, who were vying for a spot in the Top 20. Carrie Underwood; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Carrie Underwood Takes Fans To Church With Angelic Performance Of “How Great Thou Art” On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on April 21, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Wow. Wow. Wow. That performance was the best I’ve ever experienced,” one fan wrote on social media.

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    Luke Bryan Honors His Kids With Heartfelt Performance Of “Jesus ‘Bout My Kids” On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on April 20, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Co-written by Tucker Beathard, Jeff Hyde, Brad Rempel and Ben Stennis, “Jesus ‘Bout My Kids” appears on Luke Bryan’s latest album, Mind Of A Country Boy.

    Jelly Roll, Brandon Lake; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Brandon Lake And Jelly Roll Spark A Soulful Revival On ‘American Idol’ With “Hard Fought Hallelujah”

    Posted on April 20, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Hard Fought Hallelujah” featuring Jelly Roll will appear on Brandon Lake’s forthcoming new album, King Of Hearts.

    Jamal Roberts; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Jelly Roll “Blown Away” By Jamal Roberts’ Cover Of “Liar” On ‘American Idol’: “This Is Now Jamal’s Song”

    Posted on April 15, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I would feel disrespectful to call this my song at this moment. This is now Jamal’s song,” Jelly Roll gushed of Jamal Roberts.

    Olivier Bergeron, Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Jelly Roll Gets Emotional Watching Olivier Bergeron Pour His Heart Into “I Am Not Okay” On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on April 15, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “To be a kid that hardly speaks English, to be coming over here and kicking this much butt already. I am a big fan,” Jelly Roll said of Olivier Bergeron.

    Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Jelly Roll Makes His Grand Entrance On ‘American Idol’ As First-Ever “Artist In Residence”

    Posted on April 6, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Glad to be a part of the Idol family for the rest of the season,” Jelly Roll said as he made his grand entrance on the show.

    Olivier Bergeron, Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Olivier Bergeron Channels Inner Rockstar With Impressive Audioslave Cover On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on April 6, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “There’s your rockstar right there,” Luke Bryan gushed to Carrie Underwood.

    Slater Nalley; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    17-Year-Old Slater Nalley Stuns On ‘American Idol’ With An Original Song And Vocals Reminiscent Of Chris Stapleton

    Posted on April 1, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “You got a lot more stories to tell, and we’re glad you’re telling them,” Luke Bryan told Nalley.

    Insite; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Insite Bids Farewell To ‘American Idol’ After Two Memorable Rock Performances, Teases New Original Music

    Posted on March 31, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Make sure you stick around because this is just the beginning for Insite,” he wrote on social media before teasing new original music.