Elijah McCormick; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

Elijah McCormick Brings ‘American Idol’ Judges To Tears With Emotional Cover Of Rascal Flatts’ Hit

Posted on March 6, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

McCormick recalled a tragic car accident that left him severely injured and forced him to re-learn how to talk and talk again.

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.’

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.

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!”

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.

Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy of Crash My Playa/Luke Bryan/Facebook

Luke Bryan Has “Bucket List Moment” With Lionel Richie At Crash My Playa: “An Epic Night That I Will Never Forget”

Posted on January 23, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

American Idol judges’ Luke Bryan, 46, and Lionel Richie, 73, reunited at Crash My Playa in Mexico on Sunday (Jan. 22) for an epic performance at the sold-out destination event. After performing his chart-topping hit “Down To One,” Bryan welcomed…

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

Has ‘American Idol’ Tapped Out “All The Great Talent”? Ryan Seacrest Weighs In & Reveals Details On Upcoming Season

Posted on January 18, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

With the Season 21 premiere of American Idol quickly approaching, longtime host Ryan Seacrest is opening up about what fans can expect from the new season. During an interview with PEOPLE, the 48-year-old television personality said that fans can expect…

Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

Luke Bryan, Katy Perry & Lionel Richie Transform Las Vegas Into “Sing City” In New ‘American Idol’ Promo Clip [WATCH]

Posted on January 6, 2023

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Andrew Wendowski

American Idol returns on February 19 for the Season 21 premiere! To ring in the New Year, the show shared a brand-new, 45-second teaser clip for the upcoming season that featured all three Idol judges, including Katy Perry, Luke Bryan…

Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy of AMAs/ABC

Lionel Richie Accepts Prestigious Icon Award At 2022 American Music Awards

Posted on November 20, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Lionel Richie was honored with the prestigious Icon Award at the 2022 American Music Awards (AMAs) on Sunday evening (Nov. 20). The American Idol judge and former member of the Commodores was on hand to accept the high honor from…

Billy Joel, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton; Photos by Andrew Wendowski

Billy Joel, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton & More To Perform At Mercedes-Benz Stadium During ATLive

Posted on August 1, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

ATLive is returning to Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a stacked lineup that includes performances from superstars Billy Joel, Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert. Taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, the two-night event is developed…

Katy Perry, Noah Thompson, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

‘American Idol’ Judges Praise Idol Champion & “Underdog” Noah Thompson: “The Humble Giant Wins Every Time”

Posted on May 23, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Noah Thompson was crowned the Season 20 winner of American Idol on Sunday evening (May 22). Following his big win, Idol judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie praised the 20-year-old Kentucky native. Bryan told People he thinks Thompson…

Katy Perry, Leah Marlene, Lionel Richie, Noah Thompson, HunterGirl, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

‘American Idol’ Season 20 Finale: How To Watch? Who’s Performing? What Songs Are Being Performed?

Posted on May 22, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

The milestone Season 20 finale of American Idol is upon us! The three-hour, star-studded Season 20 finale of American Idol will air live coast-to-coast on Sunday, May 22, at 8/7c on ABC. The Top 3 finalists Noah Thompson, HunterGirl, and…

Chris Stapleton, Photo by Library Of Congress; Chris Stapleton & Lionel Richie, Photo by Andy Barron

WATCH: Chris Stapleton Pays Tribute To Lionel Richie With “Say You, Say Me” Performance At Gershwin Prize Ceremony

Posted on May 17, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Chris Stapleton honored music icon Lionel Richie with a performance of “Say You, Say Me” during the star-studded PBS special, Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Accompanied by a full band, Stapleton put his signature…

Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of Library of Congress

Lionel Richie All Smiles As Luke Bryan Honors Him With Special Performance Of “Lady” During Gershwin Prize PBS Special

Posted on May 17, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Luke Bryan honored his longtime friend, American Idol cohort, and musical hero, Lionel Richie with a performance of “Lady” during the star-studded PBS special, Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Seated at a piano, the…

Katy Perry; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

Katy Perry Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction During ‘American Idol’ When Her Skintight Leather Pants Split

Posted on March 28, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Katy Perry handled her American Idol wardrobe malfunction like an absolute champ! On Monday, March 28, the “Firework” singer suffered a wardrobe malfunction during Idol’s first round of Hollywood Week. The pop superstar split her pants on the set of…

Lionel Richie and Thomas Patrick Moran; Photo Courtesy American Idol/ABC

Lionel Richie Says ‘American Idol’ Contestant Thomas Patrick Moran Is A “Natural-Born Entertainer’

Posted on March 20, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Thomas Patrick Moran had the “time of my life” during his American Idol audition on Sunday, March 20. Moran, who is a Marketing Coordinator from Denver, Colorado, brought his larger than life personality to the Idol stage on Sunday evening…

'American Idol' Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy of ABC/Kimmel

‘American Idol’ Judges’ Shocking Salaries Revealed: Luke Bryan, Katy Perry & Lionel Richie

Posted on March 18, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan returned to Season 20 of American Idol with host of the show, Ryan Seacrest. Have you ever wondered how much they all get paid to make dreams come true? Hint: One makes…

Kelsie Dolin, Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy of ABC/American Idol

18-Year-Old Kelsie Dolin Honors Late Grandma & Brings ‘American Idol’ Judges To Tears With Cover Of Kelly Clarkson Hit

Posted on March 7, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

18-year-old Kelsie Dolin brought Lionel Richie to tears with covers of Kelly Clarkson and Adele on American Idol on Sunday evening (Mar. 6). While the young aspiring singer from West Virginia revealed she hasn’t previously performed in front of anyone,…

Mike Parker, Luke Bryan; American Idol

WATCH: Mike Parker’s “Strawberry Wine” Cover Gives Luke Bryan “Chill Bumps” on ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 6, 2022

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Lauren Jo Black

Mike Parker grew up in Virginia and was surrounded by music as a child because his parents were the lead vocalists in a band, so it’s no surprise that he would catch the musical bug.  That led him to American…

Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, HunterGirl; Photo Courtesy of ABC/American Idol

‘American Idol’ Contestant Makes History With First-Ever Platinum Ticket After Performance At Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge

Posted on February 27, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Following her impressive American Idol audition, Huntergirl (also known as Hunter Wolkonowski) was surprised with an invitation to perform in Downtown Nashville at Luke Bryan’s Broadway bar. “It’s the year of the girl country singer, really the girl singers,” Bryan…