After Life-Altering Injury, Braden Rumfelt Shines in Powerful ‘American Idol’ Audition
Posted on February 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
A congenital leg condition ended Braden’s future in baseball, but with his twin brother Kellen by his side, he found a new path through music.
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Carmen Lorell Auditions for ‘American Idol’ With ‘Housewife’ Aunt Britani Bateman, Performs Ty Myers Hit
Posted on February 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Britani has always been a very big mentor to me to get out there,” said the contestant.
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Hannah Harper’s Heartfelt ‘American Idol’ Audition Draws Dolly Parton Comparisons, Moves Carrie Underwood to Tears
Posted on February 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“You’re like my favorite person,” Underwood pointed out.
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16-Year-Old Michael Garner Earns Golden Ticket on ‘American Idol,’ Despite Judges’ Hesitations
Posted on February 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m willing to give y’all everything I got.”
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Reba McEntire Shares the Real Reason Her Wedding to Rex Linn Has Been Pushed Back
Posted on February 2, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
The country icon says their busy filming schedules are to blame.
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Ella Langley Sets Major Headlining Run With The Dandelion Tour
Posted on February 2, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
See the just-announced tour dates.
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Reba McEntire’s First-Ever GRAMMY Performance Becomes Her Most Emotional, Honoring Her Late Son
Posted on February 1, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
The country icon led the GRAMMYs’ In Memoriam tribute, honoring music figures lost over the past year, including her late son Brandon Blackstock.
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Jelly Roll Delivers Powerful, Faith-Filled Speech After GRAMMY Win for Beautifully Broken
Posted on February 1, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
“There was a time in my life y’all that I was broken,” he shared from the stage.
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Brandon Lake Gives Emotional GRAMMY Speech Thanking Jesus After ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ Win With Jelly Roll
Posted on February 1, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
“If it wasn’t for Jesus, I don’t know where I would be, y’all,” he shared from the stage.
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Shaboozey Breaks Down in Emotional Speech Celebrating Immigrants After GRAMMY Win for ‘Amen’ Featuring Jelly Roll
Posted on February 1, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
“…the last thing I want to say, immigrants built this country literally, actually. So this is for them,” he shared.
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