"American Idol" is ready to begin its next search for a new music star, and the journey kicks off with a performance by a South Jersey hopeful. Pat Johnson, 26, of Stratford, Camden County ...

Freddie McClendon spoke about his father on the show. An "American Idol" contestant brought a personal story to his audition that moved the judges Sunday night. Freddie McClendon appeared on ...

One "American Idol" contestant is turning an unthinkable tragedy into triumph. South Carolina college student Freddie McClendon, 19, auditioned with the original song "You Never Loved Him," about ...

But 19-year-old Jamier Jones made them look easy, seamless and velvety during his Nashville audition on this season of 'American Idol.' Judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood were ...

Sophia Humbert's and Drew Ryn's auditions will air on "American Idol" on March 23. Humbert is a recent graduate of Arizona State University; Ryn is a singer-songwriter from Chino Valley.

"American Idol" is kicking off its 23rd season with a bang. During Sunday's episode of the singing competition show, judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan were left nearly ...

Jamal Roberts, a P.E. teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, earned a golden ticket on "American Idol." Roberts impressed the judges with his soulful rendition of "Mary Jane" by Rick James.

(NEXSTAR) – Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family announced on social media. His sister, Angela Evans ...

An American Idol contestant got a golden ticket while singing an original song dedicated to the life and legacy of his murdered father. On the Sunday, March 23 edition of the reality singing ...

As we all know, "American Idol" has its contestants put their own spin on covers of famous songs. But this week, the standout auditions were arrangements we'd never heard before. The lack of a ...

Some of the world's most iconic singers, including Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert, got their start on "American Idol," which first premiered in 2002. "20 years ago I auditioned for ...

American Idol returns to ABC on Sunday evening (March 9), and the stars of the show will be earning some serious money from Season 23 in 2025. She's returning to the show that launched her career ...