Michael Garner; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Michael Garner Dubbed The “Country Justin Bieber” By Carrie Underwood After Stunning ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “What you do with your voice is definitely beyond 16,” Underwood gushed of Garner.

    Kamryn Palmer and Carrie Underwood; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Kamryn Palmer Fulfills Childhood Dream With Duet Alongside Musical Hero Carrie Underwood On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Palmer admitted, “that was like one of the best moments of my life. Thank you!”

    Ruby Rae; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Ruby Rae Delivers Show-Stopping ‘American Idol’ Audition For Pacific Palisades—Judges Swoon & Call Her A “Star”

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “If there were a thousand things on a list to check, I think you checked them all. I mean, I don’t think we’ve seen a star, star, star like you yet,” Bryan admitted.

    Khloe Grace Honor Late 13-Year-Old Girl On American Idol Bringing Idol Judges To Tears

    Khloe Grace Brings ‘American Idol’ Judges to Tears With Heart-Wrenching Tribute to Late 13-Year-Old, Aubreigh Wyatt

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I’ve always dreamed of holding one of these in my hand…and to get it singing a song I wrote and a song I poured my whole heart too is insane,” Grace said.

    Bryant Thomas, Also Known As The Secret Shower Singer on TikTok; Photo by American Idol via ABC

    Viral Secret Shower Singer Reveals Identity After Impressive Audition On ‘American Idol,’ Proposes To Girlfriend Alyona

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Bryant delivered an impressive cover of “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” by Phil Collins for his Idol audition.

    Brad Paisley and Luke Bryan Prank Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie on American Idol

    Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley Pull Epic Prank on Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie on ‘American Idol’

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I can’t wait to ruin this whole show. This is going to be so much fun,” Brad Paisley said.

    Jayson Arendt Of Banana Ball League Texas Tailgaters On American Idol

    Jayson Arendt Scores Golden Ticket With Unforgettable ‘American Idol’ Audition and Epic Line Dance With Luke Bryan

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “You’ve got a distinguishable voice, and we don’t have anything like that yet,” Richie told Arendt.

    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.

    Carrie Underwood and Brett James, Photo Courtesy of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

    Carrie Underwood Bids Emotional Farewell To Late “Jesus, Take The Wheel” Songwriter Brett James: “Just Unfathomable”

    Posted on September 19, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Love you, man. I’ll see you again someday,” Underwood wrote.

    Carrie Underwood, Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    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.

    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.

    Carrie Underwood, Papa Roach; Photo Courtesy of Rusty Brockson/YouTube

    Carrie Underwood Joins Papa Roach For An Epic Two-Song Performance In Las Vegas: “Pure Adrenaline”

    Posted on April 6, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The performance marked Carrie Underwood and Papa Roach’s first time performing live together.

    Samantha Ray, Carrie Underwood; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Samantha Ray Pays Tribute To Late Sister With “I Hope You Dance” On ‘American Idol,’ Bringing Carrie Underwood To Tears

    Posted on March 30, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    I lost her to a drug overdose, and so losing her hurts a lot because she was a year younger than me…. so, I’m here for her,” Ray explained.