A ‘Real’ Country ‘American Idol’ Audition Makes Luke Bryan Do a Happy Dance [Watch]A ‘Real’ Country ‘American Idol’ Audition Makes Luke Bryan Do a Happy Dance [Watch]Colin Stough brought true-blue country roots to 'American Idol' with his Lynyrd Skynyrd cover -- and a guest appearance from his mama.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan is ‘Hooked’ on Young ‘American Idol’ Hopeful After ‘Incredible’ Audition [Watch]Luke Bryan is ‘Hooked’ on Young ‘American Idol’ Hopeful After ‘Incredible’ Audition [Watch]This 'American Idol' contestant dropped jaws with her stunning original song.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Finalist C.J. Harris’ Cause of Death Revealed‘American Idol’ Finalist C.J. Harris’ Cause of Death RevealedNews of Harris' cause of death confirms suspicions about what happened.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol’ Contestant CJ Harris Dead at 31‘American Idol’ Contestant CJ Harris Dead at 31The country-rock singer, who once shared the Grand Ole Opry stage with Darius Rucker, died of an apparent heart attack. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
'American Idol' Finalist C.J. Harris Dies at 31'American Idol' Finalist C.J. Harris Dies at 31The Alabama native won over the hearts of Darius Rucker, Keith Urban and country fans across the world.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Luke Bryan and the ‘American Idol’ Judges Star in a Vegas-Themed Teaser for Season 21 [Watch]Luke Bryan and the ‘American Idol’ Judges Star in a Vegas-Themed Teaser for Season 21 [Watch]Luke Bryan + the rest of the 'Idol' judges will return for a new season in mid-February.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan and Son Bo Gave Katy Perry a ‘Country Education’ About Deer PeeLuke Bryan and Son Bo Gave Katy Perry a ‘Country Education’ About Deer PeeHe's the resident country expert on 'American Idol.' JessJess
Luke Bryan Remembers ‘American Idol’ Star Willie SpenceLuke Bryan Remembers ‘American Idol’ Star Willie SpenceWillie Spence died in a car accident on Oct. 12.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Maren Morris Says She Would Have Been a ‘Nightmare’ If She’d Won ‘American Idol’ as a TeenagerMaren Morris Says She Would Have Been a ‘Nightmare’ If She’d Won ‘American Idol’ as a TeenagerMorris got rejected pretty early on when she tried out for 'American Idol.'Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Read Carrie Underwood’s Journal From Her ‘American Idol’ Win 17 Years AgoRead Carrie Underwood’s Journal From Her ‘American Idol’ Win 17 Years Ago"I still feel the excitement through the pages!"JessJess
Noah Thompson Named Winner of ‘American Idol’ Season 20Noah Thompson Named Winner of ‘American Idol’ Season 20The winner of American Idol has officially been named! Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Carrie Underwood Forced to Cancel ‘American Idol’ Finale Performance Due to COVID-19 ExposureCarrie Underwood Forced to Cancel ‘American Idol’ Finale Performance Due to COVID-19 ExposureHost Ryan Seacrest made the announcement live. JessJess
Luke Bryan’s Wife Caroline Goes Undercover to Pull a Hilarious Prank on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]Luke Bryan’s Wife Caroline Goes Undercover to Pull a Hilarious Prank on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]She got him good!Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
19-Year-Old Construction Worker Noah Thompson Lays Country on Thick During ‘American Idol’ Audition [Watch]19-Year-Old Construction Worker Noah Thompson Lays Country on Thick During ‘American Idol’ Audition [Watch]“You’re why this job is cool,” Bryan noted.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Luke Bryan Addresses Racism + Change in Country Music: ‘These Things Take Time’Luke Bryan Addresses Racism + Change in Country Music: ‘These Things Take Time’He says "tremendous changes" are coming, but they "take time."Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Chayce Beckham is Crowned the 2021 Winner of ‘American Idol’Chayce Beckham is Crowned the 2021 Winner of ‘American Idol’And the winner is...Chayce! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak