Roelle Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges and Shares Tearful Reunion With Mom After Leaving Puerto Rico To Pursue Her Dream
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“Your tone, I mean, your range—you can feel just so much emotion. It’s incredible. It really is,” Underwood gushed.
16-Year-Old Kiera Howell Draws Gabby Barrett Comparisons on ‘American Idol’ With We The Kingdom Cover
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“She’s got a little Gabby Barrett kind of quality in there too,” Underwood said of Howell.
Trew The Star Moves ‘American Idol’ Judges With Tearful Tribute To Late Mother And Powerful Sam Cooke Cover
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“We’re proud of you, son,” Richie said. “You did well. I love that.”
Christian Brown Carries On Famous Father’s Country Music Legacy With Emotional ‘American Idol’ Audition
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“I’m going to be singing for my dad. It’s my way of telling him I love him, too. I would not be where I am today without him,” Christian said.
Lanii Takes a Leap of Faith For Her Dad In The ICU, Stuns ‘American Idol’ Judges With Demi Lovato Cover
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“You’re just being authentically you. And I don’t know. There’s just something really, really special about you,” Bryan told Lanii.
Concrete Worker Vincent Fondale Cements His Future On ‘American Idol’ With Original Song, “The Sound of Giving Up”
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“Concrete work may not be where you’re going to end up with this thing,” Richie gushed.
Texas Roadhouse Server Livy Stuns ‘American Idol’ Judges With “Magical” Carrie Underwood Cover
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“You’ve got something magical,” Livy shared.
Philmon Lee Makes Luke Bryan “Proud” With Powerful, Life-Changing ‘American Idol’ Audition
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“We’ve had 10 people today that look like they’ve been trained to sing, and you look like you were born to sing,” Bryan gushed of Lee.
Madison Moon Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With Hard-Hitting Rock Covers, and Carrie Underwood Can’t Get Enough
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“You’re one of my absolute favorites, top 30. I’m calling it,” Underwood gushed.
Noah Orion, Isaiah Moro, And Brett Carlisle of Great White Set ‘American Idol’ Ablaze With Epic Rock Covers
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“What a lot of you are going to find out,” Bryan added, “is you’re either going to rock or you’re going to roll.”
27-Year-Old Worship Director Jordan McCullough Wows Judges With Mesmerizing ‘American Idol’ Audition
Posted on February 9, 2026
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“[Idol] University has been waiting for you. It’s mesmerizing to watch because it’s not just singing. It’s stage presence, which is something we can’t teach,” Lionel Richie said.
Julián Kalel Makes Triumphant Return To ‘American Idol’ After Mental Health Struggles Forced His Exit In 2025
Posted on February 2, 2026
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Luke Bryan gushed, “You got the magic. I think that you’re incredible. I think you have all the skills and tools of a great singer.”
Braden Rumfelt Overcomes Career-Ending Injury To Shine on ‘American Idol’ With Goosebumps-Inducing Audition
Posted on February 2, 2026
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“I think you’re a racehorse, man,” Luke Bryan said, before Lionel Richie gushed, “You have a top end to your voice.”
Carmen Lorell, Niece of ‘RHOSLC’ Star Britani Bateman, Scores Golden Ticket on ‘American Idol’ With Ty Myers Cover
Posted on February 2, 2026
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“You have a really pretty voice,” Underwood told Martin.
Jakob Stobaugh Earns ‘American Idol’ Golden Ticket After Luke Bryan Discovers Him on TikTok
Posted on February 2, 2026
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“Mr. Luke Bryan, thank you so much for getting me here after seeing my TikTok,” Stobaugh shared.
