Dakota Hayden; Photos by ABC, American Idol

Dakota Hayden Auditions For ‘American Idol’ – Again!

Posted on March 29, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

He returns to social media to answer the question “Idol” fans have been asking.

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Luke Bryan, Phil Kane; Photo by ABC, American Idol

Luke Bryan Blown Away By Phil Kane After Performance Of Original Country Song On ‘Idol’

Posted on March 26, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

“People don’t have it and people got it. And you got it,” Bryan gushed.

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WATCH: 21-Year-Old Kaeyra Stuns With Unexpected Chris Stapleton Cover On ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 26, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Kaeyra’s audition earned a standing ovation from Luke Bryan.

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Warren Peay; Photo by ABC, American Idol

WATCH: ‘Maytag Man’ Warren Peay Draws Comparisons To Chris Stapleton With Impressive ‘Idol’ Audition

Posted on March 20, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

“Coming into American Idol, I truly feel like this is a game changer for me,” Peay shared.

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Marybeth Byrd; Photo by ABC, American Idol

Will Country Radio Host Marybeth Byrd Become The Next ‘American Idol’ Champion?

Posted on March 6, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Luke Bryan says he sees a “very bright future” ahead for Byrd.

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Elijah McCormick; Photo by ABC, American Idol

WATCH: Elijah McCormick’s Rascal Flatts Cover Brings Lionel Richie To Tears On ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 6, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

In 2019, McCormick was involved in a tragic accident that nearly took his life. Now, he sings with a purpose.

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Preston Duffee; Photo by ABC, American Idol

21-Year-Old Country Singer Wows ‘Idol’ Judges With Emotional Song Written For His Late Mother

Posted on March 6, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Duffee hoped to make his late mother proud with his ‘Idol’ audition.

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Betty Maxwell; Photos via TikTok

WATCH: Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Nails Impressions Of Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire

Posted on February 27, 2023

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Madeleine O'Connell

Betty Maxwell was Miss America 2016.

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Trey Louis; Photo by American Idol, ABC

‘American Idol’ Contestant Trey Louis Draws Comparisons To Chris Stapleton

Posted on February 26, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Louis is a survivor of the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting.

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Kaylin Hedges - American Idol; Photos Courtesy American Idol, ABC

WATCH: Kaylin Hedges Reunites With Army Dad, Earns Platinum Ticket With Lonestar Cover On ‘American Idol’

Posted on February 26, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Hedges covered Lonestar’s “Already There” in honor of her father.

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