Growing up, “American Idol” hopeful Samantha Ray always had a duet partner in her sister, Taylor. And even though the Georgia ...

Listen up, American Idol hopefuls! The judges are sharing the songs they’d love for contestants to skip during their audition, please and thank you. That is, Richie says, unless the singer can ...

An "American Idol" contestant brought a personal story to his audition that moved the judges Sunday night. Freddie McClendon appeared on Sunday's episode of "American Idol" to honor his late ...

EXCLUSIVE: A PR expert has given insight into what Carrie Underwood has done right as she becomes American Idol's latest ...

An aspiring singer named Sam Sparks stunned the judges on American Idol with his powerful audition. Sparks' performance was all the more impactful because he auditioned from a wheelchair after a ...

Freddie McClendon brought "American Idol" judges to tears in Sunday night's episode when he performed a moving original song about his late father, Davis McClendon, who was killed in May 2023.

Meridian resident Jamal Roberts is going to Hollywood, golden ticket in hand, for a chance to become the next "American Idol.

It’s not the first time an “Idol” contestant took a gamble with an Underwood song. The same episode featured New York City singer JMarie winning raves and moving onto the Hollywood round after she ...

"American Idol" is back for 2025 with Season 23. There is a bit of a switch up this year as former judge Katy Perry will not be returning after seven seasons on the show. Replacing her will be ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Here's what to know about Season 23 of "American Idol," including how to tune in. Long-time judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are joined by Carrie ...

Fellow judge Luke Bryan chimed in, "You got, like, a really honest approach at this thing. It's like a little modern-day Paul Simon or something." New 'American Idol' judge announced on 'Good ...

Season 23 of “American Idol” premieres on ABC on Sunday, March 9, at 8 p.m. EST. The new episodes will mark Carrie Underwood’s first season as a judge. She won season 4 of “American Idol ...