Watch Casey Bishop Perform Paramore Hit And “Wish You Were Here” Duet With Incubus’ Brandon Boyd

Posted on April 5, 2021

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Andrew Wendowski

ABC’s American Idol returned Monday evening (April 5) with an exciting second round of celebrity duets, featuring a number of superstar artists including Josh Groban, Tori Kelly, Jewel, Jason Aldean, Incubus’ Brandon Boyd and more. Incubus’ Brandon Boyd was on-hand to duet…

Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy of CBS

Lionel Richie Pays Tribute To The Late Kenny Rogers With Performance Of ‘Lady’ During 2021 GRAMMYs

Posted on March 14, 2021

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Andrew Wendowski

Lionel Richie paid tribute to the late country icon Kenny Rogers during the 63rd annual GRAMMYs on Sunday, March 14. Richie brought a beautiful performance of Rogers’ song “Lady” to the GRAMMYs stage. The American Idol judge performed the hit…

Luke Bryan and 'American Idol' Contestant Wyatt Pike; Photos Courtesy of ABC

Luke Bryan Praises Wyatt Pike’s “Artistic Magic,” Saying His Idol Audition Is “Totally Unique” — WATCH

Posted on March 11, 2021

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Andrew Wendowski

Meet Wyatt Pike, a 19-year-old Utah native whose audition and original song really blew away American Idol judges: Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. The college student auditioned with a self-penned tribute to his sister Hazel called “Best For…

Ash Ruder’s Emotion-Filled Original Song Brings Her Dad And ‘American Idol’ Judges To Tears

Posted on March 7, 2021

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Andrew Wendowski

Grab the tissues because Ash Ruder’s American Idol audition will have you in tears! The North Carolina native took to the Idol audition room with an original song that she penned for her father, who got sober two years ago after a long…

Gabby Barrett Surprises ‘American Idol’ Contestant Laila Mach Who Auditioned With Angrier Version of “I Hope”

Posted on March 7, 2021

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Andrew Wendowski

Meet American Idol contestant Laila Mach, the 15-year-old New York native whose a really big fan of Gabby Barrett and her music. Mach auditioned with an original song that the contestant said is inspired by Barrett’s chart-topping single “I Hope”…

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Philip Murphy, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of 'American Idol'

Philip Murphy Leaves ‘American Idol’ Judges Questioning His “Novelty” After Cover Of Bill Withers

Posted on March 6, 2021

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Andrew Wendowski

Philip Murphy, who goes by Murphy, gave a fascinating performance on American Idol, that left the judges questioning if he has what it takes to goto Hollywood. In the sneak peak clip shared by Idol on Saturday (Mar. 6) The…

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Caleb Kennedy’s Self-Penned Song And Gritty Vocals Praised By Luke Bryan, Katy Perry And Lionel Richie On ‘American Idol’ [WATCH]

Posted on March 4, 2021

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Andrew Wendowski

Caleb Kennedy’s gritty country vocals truly shined during his American Idol audition. Not only did his vocals shine but also his songwriting abilities that thoroughly impressed the Idol judges. The 16-year-old South Carolina mullet-bearing native auditioned with an original self-penned song…

Nelly; Photo Courtesy of The Kelly Clarkson Show

Nelly’s Love For Country Music Came From Listening To Kenny Rogers With His Uncle

Posted on December 10, 2020

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Andrew Wendowski

Nelly is best known for being a rapper and R&B singer but also as the pioneer who brought the genres together with Country music for a unique sound. From “Over And Over” with Tim McGraw in 2004 to his “Cruise”…