Michael Rice; Photo Courtesy of American Idol, ABC

    Michael Rice Delivers Emotional Tribute To Late Father With Cover Of Kelly Clarkson Hit On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 15, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I think the song means so much to me. It just reminds me of my dad and I hope I do him proud,” Rice explained of why he chose to audition with “Because Of You.”

    Will Moseley, Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Will Moseley Earns Praise From American Idol Judges: “You’re Going To Do This For The Rest Of Your Life”

    Posted on March 3, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I say Will is a star. He’s a star from the first note,” Lionel Richie admitted of Will Moseley after his Idol audition.

    Luke Bryan, Aniston Pate; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Luke Bryan Reveals Special American Idol Moment He Shared With Aniston Pate That Didn’t Air On TV

    Posted on March 3, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The American Idol judge and contestant joined forces for a duet of Shenandoah’s “The Church on Cumberland Road.”

    Aniston Pate; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    American Idol Judges Dub Aniston Pate A Modern Day Dolly Parton After Impressive Idol Audition

    Posted on March 3, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Love the song about halfway through the first verse, I said I had to open my eyes and go, is that you Dolly?” Richie said.

    The Singing Barber, Noah Peters; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    The Singing Barber, Noah Peters, Proves He’s Destined For Country Music Stardom With Impressive ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on February 24, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “You have a quality in your voice. That’s fantastic,” Lionel Richie gushed of Noah Peters’ vocals.

    Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Dog Hershey; Photo Courtesy of Instagram

    ‘American Idol’ Alum Caleb Lee Hutchinson Mourns The Loss Of His Best Friend Hershey: “Deeply Saddened”

    Posted on February 24, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I’ll love him forever and miss him every day,” Caleb Lee Hutchinson wrote, mourning the loss of his dog, Hershey.

    The Singing Barber, Noah Peters, cutting Colin Stough's Hair; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Colin Stough Makes Shocking Return To ‘American Idol’ And Gets Haircut From The Singing Barber

    Posted on February 24, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Colin Stough got his haircut by The Singing Barber, Noah Peters, as he made his grand return to American Idol.

    Luke Bryan Singing With 23-Year-Old Mortician Kennedy Reid; Photo Courtesy of American Idol ABC

    Luke Bryan Joins Forces With 23-Year-Old Mortician For Impromptu Duet Of Iconic Country Hit On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 19, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Kennedy Reid ultimately earned a golden ticket and advanced to Hollywood Week on American Idol.

    Blake Proehl, Katy Perry, Photo Courtesy of American Idol ABC

    Former NFL Player Blake Proehl Brings Katy Perry To Tears With Goosebumps-Inducing Brett Young Cover On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 19, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Listen, every grandma thinks that their grandchildren are great, but YOU’RE RIGHT!” Perry shouted.

    McKenna Breinholt on American Idol, Photo Courtesy of ABC / American Idol

    McKenna Breinholt Reunites With Birth Family After Impressive Country Cover On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 18, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Tune into American Idol on Sunday, February 18 at 8/7c on ABC to find out if McKenna Breinholt secured a golden ticket to Hollywood.

    Brittany Kerr Aldean; Photo Courtesy of American Idol

    Remember When Jason Aldean’s Wife Brittany Aldean Auditioned For ‘American Idol’?

    Posted on February 18, 2024

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    Christine Sellers

    Brittany Aldean, whose maiden name is Brittany Kerr, auditioned for Season 11 of American Idol.

    Kelly Clarkson, Photo by The Kelly Clarkson Show/NBC, Iam Tongi, Photo Courtesy of ABC/American Idol

    Who Won American Idol? A Complete List Of Idol Winners From Kelly Clarkson To Iam Tongi

    Posted on January 11, 2024

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    Melanie Rooten

    ‘American Idol’ has produced its fair share of stars since its debut in 2002. See the full list of winners from Kelly Clarkson to Iam Tongi.

    Iam Tongi; Photo Courtesy of Seattle Seahawks/YouTube

    ‘American Idol’ Winner Iam Tongi Delivers Captivating Performance Of The National Anthem In Seattle

    Posted on January 1, 2024

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Standing in the center of a packed football stadium, amidst a sprawling American flag, Tongi confidently and passionately belted out the lyrics to the patriotic tune.

    Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Luke Bryan On ‘American Idol’: “You Don’t Have To Win To Have Success”

    Posted on December 13, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Bryan admitted that American Idol is a “discovery device,” adding that, “Kids come on to gain followers and sell who they are as an artist.”

    HunterGirl; Photo Courtesy of David McClister

    ‘American Idol’ Alum HunterGirl Drops Deeply Personal New Single, “Ain’t About You”

    Posted on August 17, 2023

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    Melinda Lorge

    Self-penned by the thought-provoking storyteller, “Ain’t About You” finds HunterGirl encouraging others to continue following their passions no matter how difficult the process might be.