Genevieve Heyward; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Genevieve Heyward Pays Tribute To Vietnam Veteran Dad With Powerful Elton John Cover On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I picked this song today because the last time that my father was in Hawaii, he was on leave from Vietnam,” Heyward shared.

    Hannah Harper; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Hannah Harper Honors Late Grandpa With Emotional “Go Rest High On That Mountain” Performance On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “The legacy that he left made a strong impression on my life,” Harper shared of her late Grandfather.

    Braden Rumfelt; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Braden Rumfelt Shows Off Soulful Side With Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You” On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 9, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “You’ve got a lot of power in there and in all the right places,” Underwood gushed of Rumfelt.

    Luke Bryan, wife Caroline Bryan and their two sons Bo and Tate; Photo Courtesy of Instagram

    Luke Bryan Opens Up About Balancing Fame, Fatherhood, And Career On His Own Terms

    Posted on March 6, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “They want to go hang with Dad, go get in the woods or do stuff like that, and that keeps me grounded.”

    Michael Garner and Jayson Garner; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Michael Garner And Jayson Garner Singoff For Spot In Top 30 On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Ultimately, Michael Garner scored a spot in the Top 30, and Jayson Garner was eliminated from the competition.

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    Top 30 Revealed On ‘American Idol’: Hannah Harper, Jesse Findling, Braden Rumfelt, Keyla Richardson And More

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The Top 30 has been unveiled during one of the biggest cuts in American Idol history amid Hollywood Week.

    Genevieve Heyward and Bella Emry; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Genevieve Heyward And Bella Emry Score Spot In Top 30 With Impressive Brandi Carlile Covers On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Genevieve and Bella advanced to the Top 30.

    Jesse Findling; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Jesse Findling Earns Standing Ovation And Spot in ‘American Idol’ Top 30 With Powerful Adele Cover

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I’ve always known that I can sing, but to get that level of validation and praise, it was an insane feeling,” Findling recalled.

    Julián Kalel; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Julián Kalel Pushes Past Self-Doubt on ‘American Idol’ With Bonnie Raitt Cover As Luke Bryan Predicts “Big Things”

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I want to be the next American Idol because I want to show that your story, your pain, can be used as your greatest power,” Kalel said.

    Brooks Rosser; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Brooks Rosser Turns Career-Ending Soccer Injury Into ‘American Idol’ Breakthrough, Scores Spot In Top 30

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “A voice that will become so recognizable in years to come,” Bryan said afterward.

    Kutter Bradley; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Kutter Bradley Roars Into ‘American Idol’ Top 30 After Epic HARDY Cover: “Like a Lion… Ready To Bust Out Of The Cage”

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Underwood gushed, “You were like a lion, like pacing back and forth, like getting ready to bust out of the cage.”

    Mor Ilderton; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Mor Ilderton Eliminated From ‘American Idol’ After Taking Bold Risk With Original Song During Hollywood Week

    Posted on March 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “The fact that I have made it this far with original music, it just gives me the confidence to know that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life,” Mor said.

    Braden Rumfelt; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Luke Bryan Predicts Big Future For Braden Rumfelt After Hollywood Week Performance On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 23, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Be yourself and get ready for the ride. It’s going to be really, really special,” Bryan said of Rumfelt.

    Michael Garner; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Michael Garner Proves Talent Has No Age Limit With Stunning Red Clay Strays Cover on ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 23, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I really thought I was out for the count, but I guess it’s just proof. It’s not just about the age, it’s about what you got inside,” Garner admitted.

    Lucas Leon; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Gallatin Teen Lucas Leon Takes On Hollywood Week, Earns Spot in the Golden Room On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on February 23, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “This is the biggest stage that I’ve ever performed on in my life,” Leon said.