Texas Vocal Coach Brenna Brigman Impresses ‘American Idol’ Judges With Powerful Second Chance Performance
Posted on February 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is the life I’ve always dreamed of for myself!”
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Luke Bryan Admits Skepticism, Then 19-Year-Old Landon Hughes Wins Over ‘Idol’ Judges With Bluegrass-Fueled Audition
Posted on February 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bryan wasn’t completely on board at first, but that all changed.
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Carrie Underwood Compares 16-Year-Old Kiera Howell to Gabby Barrett During ‘American Idol’ Audition
Posted on February 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“You sometimes kind of have this grittiness in your voice…I could hear you singing country,” Underwood told the contestant.
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Christian Brown Brings Country Music Family Legacy to ‘American Idol’ as Son of Kentucky Music Hall of Famer
Posted on February 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Brown choose to sing a song his dad wrote, making for a heartfelt father-son moment.
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‘Singing Waitress’ Livy Spino Wows Judges with Carrie Underwood Cover During ‘American Idol’ Audition
Posted on February 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Does this Texas Roadhouse server have what it takes to be the next American Idol?
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Five Things To Know About Hannah Harper, The ‘American Idol’ Contestant Everyone Is Talking About
Posted on February 5, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
All eyes are on Harper as she pushes forward in the competition.
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Julian Kalel Returns to ‘American Idol’ After Overcoming Mental Health Struggles
Posted on February 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I had so much to smile about with my audition and I just knew I’d really regret it if I didn’t give this another shot,” he shared.
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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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