Freddie McClendon, whose "Idol" audition honored his dad, said Davis McClendon was more than "just the true-crime story of ...

"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.

The episode, which marked the fourth week of Season 23 auditions, ended with a moving performance from 19-year-old Freddie McClendon, whose father's murder became a true-crime obsession.

When 19-year-old Freddie McClendon stepped in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan to sing, he shared a song that tugged at their heartstrings. The original song ...

A 19-year-old singer from Greenwood is vying to become to the next American Idol. "You’re going to Hollywood!” It’s the four words most singers only dream of, but for Freddie McClendon, that dream has ...

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 ...

Freddie McClendon made quite the impression on Sunday's episode when he auditioned with the original song, "You Never Loved Him." The track was dedicated to his late father, Davis McClendon ...

"American Idol" auditions continued in Episode 3, with standout moments like Brian Wilson's daughters singing '"Hold On" with ...

The night's most memorable moment belonged to Freddie McClendon, the 19-year-old son of Davis McClendon, a 46-year-old father of three who was murdered in 2023. "One of my favorite memories — I ...

South Carolina college student Freddie McClendon, 19, auditioned with the original song "You Never Loved Him," about his father's murder. He said he came to "Idol" to show the world that dad ...