Freddie McClendon, the 19-year-old son of Davis McClendon, whose brutal 2023 murder was the subject of a recent 48 Hours episode, has become the latest American Idol contestant to be sent through to ...

Freddie McClendon stepped in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan and shared a song that tugged at their heartstrings.

One American Idol hopeful has found a way to chase his dreams and honor his father — all while making Carrie Underwood cry.

"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.

American Idol's March 24, 2025, episode featured various remarkable performances. One of the participants who advanced to the next phase was Freddie McClendon.

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 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.

Freddie’s father, Davis McClendon, died on May 7, 2023. Davis was 46 years old at the time of his death. His body was found next to his wrecked car around 1 a.m. But while his death was initially ...

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

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