“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…
‘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…
Luke Thinks They’ve Found ‘The Biggest Star We’ve Ever Had’ In ‘Idol’ Trailer
But before the February 16 premiere, a teaser has to be dropped and that’s exactly what the show quietly did on December 16, 2019.
“Idol” Winner Laine Hardy Sings National Anthem Before Saints Game In New Orleans
The first line of Laine’s Instagram bio doesn’t name him as the 2019 winner of “Idol,” but rather, proclaims that he is “Louisiana Born and Raised…”
‘Idol’ Runner-Up Alejandro Aranda Speaks After Loss To Laine Hardy
How The Idol Finale Turned Out On Sunday night (May 19), Laine Hardy and Alejandro Aranda stood side-by-side as they waited to hear which one of them would be the next American Idol. After weeks of singing their hearts out, it all came down to that moment. Finally, host Ryan Seacrest read the name inside […] More
Laine Hardy Finally Breaks Silence After ‘Idol’ Win
A Judge’s Prophecy Way back when Laine Hardy first auditioned for American Idol in 2018, judge Luke Bryan gave him a word of warning. He told the then 17-year-old singer to “be careful” or else he may just win the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og8aezNneAU Bryan’s words turned out to be prophetic, though that prophecy came true a […] More