Lucas Leon Channels Musical Hero Brad Paisley With Show-Stopping Tim McGraw Cover on ‘American Idol’
Posted on March 23, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Strumming his guitar and leaning into every heartfelt lyric, Leon proved that age is no match for his talent.
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Hannah Harper Steps Outside Comfort Zone, Wins Over ‘American Idol’ Judges With Show-Stopping Performance
Posted on March 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Great song choice. Your voice gave me chills the entire time,” Carrie Underwood complimented.
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Kutter Bradley Honors His Dad With Rock-Fueled Daughtry Cover on ‘American Idol’
Posted on March 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“You’re like our country kind of rock guy, and I feel like that song just fit perfectly,” Carrie Underwood told him.
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Christian Brown’s Journey on ‘American Idol’ Ends Amid Newborn’s ‘Life-Saving’ Surgery
Posted on March 11, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“If I had a record deal sitting in front of my face and my son in the other hand, I’d choose my son any time over anything…”
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16-Year-Old Michael Garner Performs Cody Johnson’s “’Til You Can’t” As ‘American Idol’ Journey Comes To An End
Posted on March 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Maybe it wasn’t his best performance.”
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Lucas Leon Delivers Goosebump-Inducing Performance of Miranda Lambert Cover on ‘American Idol’
Posted on March 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This one goes out to my family,” Leon told the audience.
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‘American Idol’ Standout Hannah Harper Delivers Emotional Tribute to Late Grandfather With Vince Gill Classic
Posted on March 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The hopeful contestant noted that “Go Rest High On That Mountain” was her grandfather’s favorite song.
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Kutter Bradley Honors His Parents with Jason Aldean’s ‘Amarillo Sky’ on ‘American Idol’
Posted on March 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“The reason I picked that song is because it’s a song about hard work,” said Bradley.
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‘American Idol’ Contestant Hannah Harper Claps Back at Hateful Comment Urging Fans Not to Vote for Her
Posted on March 3, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I don’t ever respond to hate comments… but this one made me cackle,” she wrote.
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Jayson Garner and Michael Garner Battle It Out For Top 30 Spot In Dramatic Sing-Off On ‘American Idol’
Posted on March 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The show dubbed the moment “Garner VS. Garner.”
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