‘American Idol’ Finale 2026: How To Watch, Performers, Top 3 Finalists & More
Posted on May 11, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Here’s everything you need to know about the “Idol’ finale.
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Carrie Underwood Goes Full Rock Star in Show-Stopping ‘Rebel Yell’ Moment with Billy Idol on ‘American Idol’
Posted on April 14, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Underwood channeled her inner rock star for this performance.
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‘American Idol’ Songs of Faith Night: Hannah Harper, Lucas Leon and More Deliver Standout Performances
Posted on March 31, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
The Top 14 contestants delivered heartfelt, inspirational performances centered around faith.
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Carrie Underwood May Have Just Given Her Best Performance Ever With ‘How Great Thou Art’
Posted on March 31, 2026
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Lauren Jo Black
Underwood joined forces with ‘American Idol’ Platinum Ticket winners Filo, Canaan James Hill, and Kolbi Jordan for the performance.
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Carrie Underwood Shares Her Biggest Priority As A Mom During Appearance on ‘The View’
Posted on March 25, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Being on stage and being at home, those are two different people pretty much,” she admitted.
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Carrie Underwood Opens Up About Her Love for ‘Granny Hobbies’
Posted on February 17, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
From bread baking to crocheting and more, Underwood has found a love for crafting in her down time.
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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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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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