Former ‘American Idol’ Top 8 Finalist Avalon Young Details Brain Cancer DiagnosisFormer ‘American Idol’ Top 8 Finalist Avalon Young Details Brain Cancer DiagnosisPop singer Avalon Young is sharing her cancer journey.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol’ Contestant Cecil Ray Baker Arrested, Charged With Burglary‘American Idol’ Contestant Cecil Ray Baker Arrested, Charged With BurglaryHe allegedly forced his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend and hit her. Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Cecil Ray Keeps It Country on ‘American Idol,’ and Gets Jimmie Allen’s Phone Number [Watch]Cecil Ray Keeps It Country on ‘American Idol,’ and Gets Jimmie Allen’s Phone Number [Watch]Allen tried to help the would-be 'Idol' star find confidence and stage presence during their duet performance. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol': Drake McCain Rocks Out With Luke Bryan’s ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’ [Watch]‘American Idol': Drake McCain Rocks Out With Luke Bryan’s ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’ [Watch]He got a little wild onstage!Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
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 Gives High Praise to ‘American Idol’ Singer Willie Spence After Rihanna Cover [Watch]Luke Bryan Gives High Praise to ‘American Idol’ Singer Willie Spence After Rihanna Cover [Watch]Luke Bryan would later praise the singer on social media.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol': The ‘Country Version of Katy Perry’ Wins Over Judges‘American Idol': The ‘Country Version of Katy Perry’ Wins Over JudgesHannah Everhart says she gets mistaken for Perry all the time looks-wise, but their voices are definitely different! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
‘American Idol': Kellyanne And George Conway’s Daughter Wows Judges, Gets Love From Mom & Dad‘American Idol': Kellyanne And George Conway’s Daughter Wows Judges, Gets Love From Mom & DadClaudia Conway, who has a contentious relationship with her political family, gave a surprisingly strong show on the season premiere.Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
‘American Idol': Dad Loses His Temper on Air When Daughter Is Rejected‘American Idol': Dad Loses His Temper on Air When Daughter Is RejectedThe judges didn't think Danica Steakley was quite ready for the big time. Her dad's meltdown on air proved he disagreed! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
See ‘American Idol’ Contestants Then and Now [Pictures]See ‘American Idol’ Contestants Then and Now [Pictures]Crazy how time flies and how much they've changed. Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
Luke Bryan Comes to Tears in New ‘American Idol’ Sneak Peek [Watch]Luke Bryan Comes to Tears in New ‘American Idol’ Sneak Peek [Watch]That's the power of a stellar singer.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
‘2020 Sucks!’ Luke Bryan and Katy Perry Serenade the Year Out With Goofy Tune [Watch]‘2020 Sucks!’ Luke Bryan and Katy Perry Serenade the Year Out With Goofy Tune [Watch]If you thought last year sucked, the "American Idol" judges have the perfect song for you! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson