Caleb Kennedy; Photo by ABC/ American Idol

16-Year-Old Caleb Kennedy Earns Spot In ‘American Idol’ Top 24 with Original Country Song

Posted on March 28, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

After auditioning with an original song, 16-year-old Caleb Kennedy followed his gut and took the stage with another original tune…

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Chayce Beckham 

Chayce Beckham Advances To ‘American Idol’ Top 24 Following Chris Stapleton Cover

Posted on March 28, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Chayce Beckham showcased his unique vocals with a gritty cover of Chris Stapleton’s “You Should Probably Leave” during American Idol‘s Showstopper…

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Luke Bryan, Alex Miller; Photo Courtesy ABC

Luke Bryan Invites ‘American Idol’ Contestant Alex Miller to Perform at the Grand Ole Opry

Posted on March 28, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

“And maybe I’ll share the stage with you a little bit if you’ll have me,” Bryan promised. 

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Alex Miller, Luke Bryan And EmiSunShine; Photo Courtesy of ABC

Luke Bryan Advances ‘Country Little Bumpkins’ Alex Miller and EmiSunshine Following Johnny Cash Cover on ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 22, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

ABC’s American Idol returned on Monday evening (March 22) for an exciting Duets round and country singer Alex Miller stepped…

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Luke Bryan, Ash Ruder and Father

‘American Idol’ Contestant Ash Ruder Joined By Her Father For Audition That Leaves Everyone In Tears

Posted on March 7, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Grab the tissues because Ash Ruder’s American Idol audition will have you in tears.  The North Carolina native took to…

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Luke Bryan, Cameron McGhar, Katy Perry

Cameron McGhar Covers Little Big Town and Loretta Lynn On ‘American Idol,’ Leaves Judges Divided

Posted on March 7, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Cameron McGhar, a cheerleader from Clanton, Alabama left the American Idol judges mulling over a split decision following her audition…

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Gabby Barrett, Laila Mach

Laila Mach Auditions for ‘American Idol’ with ‘Deranged Version of ‘I Hope’ by Gabby Barrett

Posted on March 7, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Just as Carrie Underwood inspired Gabby Barrett to pursue her dreams on American Idol, Barrett’s budding career inspired 15-year-old Laila…

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Garrett Jacobs; Photo by Jake Matthews

10 Questions with Garrett Jacobs

Posted on March 1, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

After captivating fans on Season 16 of American Idol, Garrett Jacobs packed his bags and moved to Music City where…

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Dzaki Sukarno; Photo by ABC/Christopher Willard

Dzaki Sukarno Earns Ticket To Hollywood with Kane Brown Cover on ‘American Idol’

Posted on February 28, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Dzaki Sukarno, a 20-year-old farmer from Las Cruces New Mexico, earned a Golden Ticket to Hollywood on American Idol on…

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Hunter Metts, Luke Bryan

Hunter Metts Gives Luke Bryan the ‘Real Deal Chills’ with ‘American Idol’ Audition

Posted on February 28, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Former software engineer, 22-year-old Hunter Metts from Franklin, Tennessee, returned to American Idol for the third time this season and…

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