Mike Parker; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

Mike Parker Covers A Chart-Topping Luke Combs’ Hit On ‘American Idol’: “That Was Some Authentic Country, Soul”

Posted on April 24, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

After being saved from elimination last week, Mike Parker returned to the American Idol stage with hopes to win America’s votes back with a performance of Luke Combs’ breakout hit, “Hurricane.” Ahead of his performance, the Tennessee native sat down…

Mike Parker; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

WATCH: ‘American Idol’ Judge Says Mike Parker Is “On Fire” After Covering Country Hit

Posted on April 17, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

American Idol returned on Sunday (April 17) with the exciting reveal of the Top 20 and Mike Parker was thrilled to learn that he advanced to the next round. Prior to his performance, the Virginia native and carpenter reminisced on…

Jimmie Allen, Mike Parker; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

WATCH: Jimmie Allen Breaks Down In Tears After Mike Parker Covers “Best Shot” On ‘American Idol’

Posted on April 10, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

American Idol returned on Sunday evening with performances from the Top 24, who were vying for America’s vote for the first time ever. Contestant Mike Parker has endured an emotional Idol journey so far and his experience during this round…

Mike Parker; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

Mike Parker Dedicates Hollywood Week Performance On ‘American Idol’ To His Mom Who Is Battling Leukemia

Posted on March 28, 2022

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Andrew Wendowski

Virginia native Mike Parker returned to American Idol on Monday evening for the first round of Hollywood Week. Before kicking off the show with a cover of Cam’s Platinum-selling hit, “Burning House,” Parker shared an update about his mother’s health…

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…