Luke Bryan, Aniston Pate; Photos Courtesy Instagram

See Luke Bryan’s Off-Screen Duet With American Idol Hopeful Aniston Pate

Posted on March 3, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

Luke Bryan shared a special off-screen moment with American Idol contestant Aniston Pate on the set of the hit TV…

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Laela Dasher, Max Dasher; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

Siblings Max and Laela Dasher Impress American Idol Judges In Rare Family Showcase

Posted on March 3, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

“It’s definitely in the DNA,” Katy Perry exclaimed.

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KB Richins; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy American Idol, YouTube

American Idol Contestant Kaibrienne “KB” Richins Gives Luke Bryan Full Body Chills With ‘Something In The Orange’ Cover

Posted on February 26, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

“You just have it,” Bryan told her.

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Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn; Photos Courtesy American Idol YouTube

Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell Stuns American Idol Judges with Emotional Audition

Posted on February 25, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

Russell left her audition in a puddle of tears.

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Dawson Slade; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

17-Year-Old Dawson Slade Saved By Second Song On American Idol

Posted on February 25, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

17-year-old Dawson Slade performed not only one but two country songs to secure his golden ticket on American Idol. Who…

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Colin Stough, Photo Courtesy American Idol, ABC

American Idol Alum Colin Stough Makes Surprise Return To The Show

Posted on February 24, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

Stough’s appearance even shocked the Idol judges!

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Noah Peters, The Singing Barber - Colin Stough; Photos Courtesy Of American Idol

The Singing Barber, Noah Peters, Wows With One-Of-A-Kind American Idol Audition

Posted on February 24, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

Peters performed two country hits and gave an American Idol alum a haircut!

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Emmy Russell; Photo via Instagram, Loretta Lynn; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana Music

Meet Emmy Russell: Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Set To Shine on American Idol

Posted on February 19, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

Russell aspires to carve out her own journey while drawing inspiration from her grandmother, Loretta Lynn, and her aunt, Crystal Gayle.

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Blake Proehl; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

Ex-NFL Player Blake Proehl Stuns American Idol Judges With Chart-Topping Country Cover

Posted on February 19, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

Katy Perry predicted the former Minnesota Vikings player will land in the Top 10.

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Luke Bryan and Kennedy Reid; Photo Courtesy American Idol, ABC YouTube

Luke Bryan Goes Off Script With Spontaneous Classic Country Duet During American Idol Audition

Posted on February 18, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

Bryan surprised contestant Kennedy Reid when he joined her for an unforgettable duet.

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