American Idol

Aspiring country singer Janelle Arthur sang an early Dolly Parton song titled 'Dumb Blonde' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 17), earning a less-than-enthusiastic response from the judging panel.

Country singer Kree Harrison threw a little bit of a curve ball on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (April 17), singing the Black Crowes' 'She Talks to Angels' in a slightly different arrangement that she intended to showcase something apart from her norm.

Up-and-coming country singer Janelle Arthur paid tribute to one of her earliest influences on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 17), performing the Vince Gill classic 'When I Call Your Name' to effusive praise from the judges -- except one.

Country music got a little bit closer to possibly seeing a country singer win this season of 'American Idol' on Thursday night (April 11), as both Kree Harrison and Janelle Arthur landed in the Top 5 for Season 12.

Season one winner Kelly Clarkson performed her new single 'People Like Us' on 'American Idol' on Thursday night (April 11), showcasing an interesting blend of light and dark that's a little bit edgier than some of her past efforts.

'American Idol' season 10 champion Scotty McCreery returned to the 'Idol' stage on Thursday night (April 11) to perform his new single 'See You Tonight,' introducing fans to a little bit of a new sound.

They are almost halfway through the top ten on American Idol, four have been sent home and one more will be tonight. So far, I have correctly predicted who will be going home 3 out of 4 weeks! Here's the recap from last night's show.

Up-and-coming country singer Janelle Arthur sang the Garth Brooks classic 'The Dance' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (April 10), earning a somewhat mixed response from the judges despite a strong performance.

Kree Harrison sang the timeless Kris Kristofferson classic 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 10), once again demonstrating her wide range of interpretation and earning accolades from the judges.

Country girl Janelle Arthur sang the classic tune 'I'll Never Fall in Love Again' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (April 10), turning in a somewhat spotty performance that earned a very mixed reaction from the judges.

Aspiring country star Kree Harrison performed the pop classic 'What the World Needs Now Is Love' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 10), once again earning universal praise from the judging panel for her seemingly effortless interpretation.

Season 1 and Season 10 'American Idol' winners Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery will perform on the stage where it all started once again. Thursday (April 11) is the results episode for the Top 6 of Season 12, and two of the show's biggest and most successful winners will teach the last half-dozen hopefuls how it's done.

Carrie Underwood came home to the 'American Idol' stage tonight (April 4), performing her new single 'See You Again.' Looking resplendent in a floor-sweeping, black-belted, strapless peach gown, with her blonde ringlets swept into a half-updo and accompanied by several background singers and a band, Underwood belted out her latest ballad on the stage where it all began for her.

In an astonishing turn of events, country singer Janelle Arthur landed in the bottom two on the 'American Idol' results show on Thursday night (April 4), narrowly avoiding having to sing for her life.

Breakout singer Kree Harrison has done it again. Her performance of the Janis Joplin classic 'Piece of My Heart' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 3) was strong enough to earn her the votes required to put her back in the top three of the contestants this week.

Fast-rising country star Casey James debuted his new single 'The Good Life' on 'American Idol' Thursday night (April 4), coming back to the place where it all began.