Bryant Thomas Proves He’s More Than Just A Viral Sensation With Make-Or-Break Performance On ‘American Idol’
Posted on February 23, 2026
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“You are a showman. I love your vibe [and] your style,” Underwood gushed of Thomas.
Chris Tungseth Draws Comparisons To Chris Stapleton And Brings ‘American Idol’ Judges to Tears With Tribute to Late Father
Posted on February 16, 2026
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“I did this for you and I did this for Pops. I love you so much mama,” Tungseth concluded.
Bella Emry Shines With Confident Morgan Wallen Cover on ‘American Idol’
Posted on February 16, 2026
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“Nobody was breathing when you were singing then just kind of hanging on every word with you. So well done,” Underwood gushed of Bella Emry.
Carrie Underwood Calls Brenna Brigman One of the Best Voices So Far on ‘American Idol’
Posted on February 16, 2026
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“You have a huge range. You can sing softly, you can belt on the higher stuff,” Underwood said of Brigman.
19-Year-Old Landon Hughes Proves Small Towns Produce Big Talent With Bluegrass ‘American Idol’ Audition
Posted on February 16, 2026
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“This means the world to me,” he said.
Police Officer Julia Sienna “Arrested” Luke Bryan Then Delivered Standout Audition On ‘American Idol’
Posted on February 16, 2026
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“You come in, you’re strong, you’re gorgeous, you have strength in your voice,” Underwood said of Sienna.
Mor Ilderton Overcomes Tragic Past To Earn Golden Ticket With Original Song “Strong” On ‘American Idol’
Posted on February 16, 2026
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“I love the timber of your voice, and more importantly, that writing was very cool,” Richie gushed of Mor.
Rae Takes On Aretha Franklin and Delivers Show-Stopping ‘American Idol’ Audition
Posted on February 16, 2026
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“You took Aretha, turned it upside down, and made it yours. I think it was just brilliant. Very, very good,” Lionel Richie gushed.
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.
