Where Are the ‘American Idol’ Country Finalists Now?Where Are the ‘American Idol’ Country Finalists Now?Carrie and Scotty rose to country royalty with the help of the reality show, but what about the others?Taste of Country StaffTaste of Country Staff
Luke Bryan Has Developed a Soft Spot for the Kids He Mentors on ‘American Idol’Luke Bryan Has Developed a Soft Spot for the Kids He Mentors on ‘American Idol’"I didn’t realize that I would lay in bed at night wondering about these kids."Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Gabby Barrett Leaned on Carrie Underwood After ‘Idol': ‘She Gave Me a Lot of Great Advice’Gabby Barrett Leaned on Carrie Underwood After ‘Idol': ‘She Gave Me a Lot of Great Advice’The two first met during a mentoring session on 'American Idol.' Ryan ReichardRyan Reichard
Carrie Underwood and Ryan Seacrest Recall First Meeting on ‘American Idol’ in 2005Carrie Underwood and Ryan Seacrest Recall First Meeting on ‘American Idol’ in 2005The 'American Idol' winner and host share a memory that shows off Underwood's sharply comedic talent. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Kelly Clarkson Covers Fellow ‘American Idol’ Alum Carrie Underwood’s ‘Before He Cheats’Kelly Clarkson Covers Fellow ‘American Idol’ Alum Carrie Underwood’s ‘Before He Cheats’Clarkson put her pipes to her fellow Idol star's hit "Before He Cheats" and made it even smokier then it was before! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Carrie Underwood Has One Condition for an ‘American Idol’ ReunionCarrie Underwood Has One Condition for an ‘American Idol’ ReunionThere's one thing she would NOT be on board wth. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Idol Contestant Killed In 23rd Fatal Motorcycle Crash This YearIdol Contestant Killed In 23rd Fatal Motorcycle Crash This YearPlease be safe out there on the roads. Quinn AlexanderQuinn Alexander
Luke Bryan to Return for Season 3 of ABC’s ‘American Idol’Luke Bryan to Return for Season 3 of ABC’s ‘American Idol’His fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry have signed on to come back to the show, too.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie All Returning for ‘American Idol’ Season 3Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie All Returning for ‘American Idol’ Season 3Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will all be back for Season 3 of 'American Idol' on ABC.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Scotty McCreery Has Wedding Advice for Future CouplesScotty McCreery Has Wedding Advice for Future CouplesHe's only been married a year, but he has some wisdom to share! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Blake Shelton’s Birthday Message for Luke Bryan Is What You’d ExpectBlake Shelton’s Birthday Message for Luke Bryan Is What You’d ExpectShelton had to post something funny about his longtime buddy. Mike ThielMike Thiel
Jimmie Allen Has Advice for the Rejected ‘American Idol’ ContestantsJimmie Allen Has Advice for the Rejected ‘American Idol’ ContestantsHe speaks from experience.Tricia DespresTricia Despres
What Is ‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy’s Prize?What Is ‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy’s Prize?It wasn't as big as it once was, but ...Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Laine Hardy Wins ‘American Idol’Laine Hardy Wins ‘American Idol’The Louisiana favorite managed to pull ahead of Alejandro Aranda to take the season title. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Jon Pardi, Laine Hardy Team for ‘Dirt on My Boots’ / ‘Night Shift’ Medley ‘American Idol’ FinaleJon Pardi, Laine Hardy Team for ‘Dirt on My Boots’ / ‘Night Shift’ Medley ‘American Idol’ FinaleNow that's country!Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
Luke Bryan’s No-Nonsense Advice for ‘American Idol’ Top 3Luke Bryan’s No-Nonsense Advice for ‘American Idol’ Top 3Bryan is wrapping his second season as judge of American Idol.Billy DukesBilly Dukes