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
Paula Abdul Stepping in for Luke Bryan on ‘American Idol’Paula Abdul Stepping in for Luke Bryan on ‘American Idol’The pop singer and OG AI judge will replace Luke Bryan, who is out after a positive COVID-19 test.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Alex Miller Loses His ‘Idol’ Spot, But Gets an Invite to Play the Grand Ole Opry From Luke Bryan [Watch]Alex Miller Loses His ‘Idol’ Spot, But Gets an Invite to Play the Grand Ole Opry From Luke Bryan [Watch]Miller may have gotten eliminated from 'American Idol,' but it wasn't all bad news! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan Sought Advice From Blake Shelton and Keith Urban Before Joining ‘American Idol’Luke Bryan Sought Advice From Blake Shelton and Keith Urban Before Joining ‘American Idol’Luke says Blake and Keith proved to be good sounding boards.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Luke Bryan Beats Lionel Richie in a Very Serious ‘American Idol’ Golf Cart Race [Watch]Luke Bryan Beats Lionel Richie in a Very Serious ‘American Idol’ Golf Cart Race [Watch]The gloves are off in this battle to the finish line!Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
‘American Idol’ Contestants Then + Now: See the Comparison Photos‘American Idol’ Contestants Then + Now: See the Comparison PhotosFor some, it's been almost 20 years!Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Luke Bryan Has a Great Baby Gift Idea for Katy Perry, Who Is ‘Pretty Close’ to DeliveringLuke Bryan Has a Great Baby Gift Idea for Katy Perry, Who Is ‘Pretty Close’ to DeliveringHis 'American Idol' co-star is due in August.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
‘American Idol’ Makes History by Proceeding With At-Home Performances‘American Idol’ Makes History by Proceeding With At-Home PerformancesIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this marks the first time in the show's history that the Top 20 performs from their own homes. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
‘American Idol’ Won’t Truly Be Live, But It’ll Come Close‘American Idol’ Won’t Truly Be Live, But It’ll Come CloseThe show's producers sketched out how Season 18 will look and operate. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol’ Reveals Plans for Live Shows in a Social Distancing World‘American Idol’ Reveals Plans for Live Shows in a Social Distancing WorldThe group — including Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry — will all be live from their homes.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol’ Hopeful ‘Garbage Man’ Doug Kiker Got New Teeth and Renewed Confidence‘American Idol’ Hopeful ‘Garbage Man’ Doug Kiker Got New Teeth and Renewed ConfidenceWonder what happened to the charming trash collector? Well, for starters, he's got a nice new smile to show off! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson