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
Why Lauren Alaina Almost Lost Her Spot on the ‘American Idol’ FinaleWhy Lauren Alaina Almost Lost Her Spot on the ‘American Idol’ FinaleShe ultimately claimed the runner-up spot on the show, but it was a nail-biter whether or not she'd be able to perform. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Scotty McCreery Recalls George Strait Helping Him Clinch ‘American Idol’Scotty McCreery Recalls George Strait Helping Him Clinch ‘American Idol’“George called me up," McCreery tells Taste of Country.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Kelly Clarkson Admits She Didn’t Take ‘American Idol’ Seriously at First: ‘We Thought It Was a Joke’Kelly Clarkson Admits She Didn’t Take ‘American Idol’ Seriously at First: ‘We Thought It Was a Joke’During the show's first season, no one could have predicted how big 'American Idol' would get.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Why Texans Are at a Disadvantage With American Idol AuditionsWhy Texans Are at a Disadvantage With American Idol AuditionsOur chance in Texas to audition for American Idol is coming up tomorrow, August 11th, and auditions will be virtual again this year. There's one big reason why Texas teens and twentysomethings could lose big before they even get started.Jen AustinJen Austin
Luke Bryan Will Return to ‘American Idol’ for Season 20Luke Bryan Will Return to ‘American Idol’ for Season 20Auditions will begin virtually this week with the start date for Season 20 still TBD.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Remember When Carrie Underwood Won ‘American Idol’ Season 4?Remember When Carrie Underwood Won ‘American Idol’ Season 4?On May 25, 2005, Underwood was crowned the 'American Idol' Season 4 champion.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Chayce Beckham Wows on ‘American Idol’ Finale With Chris Stapleton’s ‘Fire Away’ [Watch]Chayce Beckham Wows on ‘American Idol’ Finale With Chris Stapleton’s ‘Fire Away’ [Watch]The Top 3 finalist let his gritty vocals shine on the 'American Idol' finale.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan Taps Casey Bishop for a Rocking Bon Jovi Cover on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Luke Bryan Taps Casey Bishop for a Rocking Bon Jovi Cover on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Bishop was eliminated just before the finale, but she got the chance to rock again -- with help from Luke Bryan.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
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
Luke Bryan Dazzles With ‘Waves’ on the ‘American Idol’ Stage [Watch]Luke Bryan Dazzles With ‘Waves’ on the ‘American Idol’ Stage [Watch]Bryan briefly left his judge's chair to make some 'Waves' onstage on Sunday night (May 16.) Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Doug Kiker, ‘American Idol’ Singing Garbage Man, Arrested for HarassmentDoug Kiker, ‘American Idol’ Singing Garbage Man, Arrested for HarassmentKiker appeared during Season 18 of American Idol, in 2020.Billy DukesBilly Dukes