Cheerleader’s “Idol” Audition Has “Rocky” Start, Then She Sings Loretta Lynn
Lionel Richie spoke up. “In my heart of hearts I don’t think you’re quite ready,” he said before voting “no…”
Luke Bryan Says This Season Of “Idol” Is 1st Time Someone’s Singing Made Him Cry
“You get chill bumps all over your body, and it can happen at any moment when I’m at that judges’ table,” Luke said…
Country Singer Grace Leer Covers Faith Hill’s “Cry” In 1st “Idol” Show From Home
“I felt every bit of it,” Lionel Richie said about Leer’s performance. “That was a great delivery…”
“Idol” Country Singer Sent Home After “Mama’s Broken Heart” Duet
“Mama’s Broken Heart” is definitely a performer’s song…
“Very Good” Lionel Richie Says After Hearing Cowboy’s “Idol” Cover Of Billy Joel’s “Vienna”
Dillon had auditioned with “Make You Feel My Love,” which Billy Joel was the first artist to record. He sang another song of Billy’s for Hollywood week…
“Idol” Hopeful Cries After Luke Bryan Praises “Crazy” Cover, Calls It “Classic”
She said it has been a challenge for her to gain attention in the “saturated” market in Nashville, since she wants to maintain that classic country vibe…
Cowboy & Girlfriend Both Earn Golden Tickets For “Shallow” Audition On “Idol”
The judges were already fans of the pair before they ever heard them sing…
Katy Perry Shares Pregnancy News With “American Idol” Cast & Viewers
The trio began talking about Katy’s baby shower, and Luke teased that he is going to buy the baby a bunch of fishing gear…
‘Idol’ Judges Call West Virginia Teen A “Diamond In The Rough”
Few things get American Idol fans more excited than a contestant that isn’t aware of how great they are. Throw in a little bit of “aw shucks,” a muddy truck, and some dirty boots and we get the ideal “country” Idol hopeful. Clay, West Virginia, native Zack Dobbins brought just such a combination to the Idol […] More
Lionel Richie Hugs Crying Contestant During “Idol” Audition
“I want you to rely on us to coach you through this. And forget about winning, you’ve already won,” Lionel told her…
Married “Idol” Alums Gabby Barrett & Cade Foehner Sing Blake & Gwen’s “Nobody But You”
After facing forward for most of the performance, Gabby and Cade turn to each other toward the end…
Luke Bryan Says “Changes” Are Coming To “Idol,” But Doesn’t Explain What They Are
“American Idol” is preparing to air its 18th Season, which will be its third season in its rebooted format…