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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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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WATCH: Texas Truck Driver Sings George Strait Duet With Luke Bryan On ‘American Idol’

Posted on February 26, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

“It’s a memory that I’m going to keep with me the rest of my life,” Cody Winkler says.

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Caroline Kole, Who Has Toured With Reba McEntire, Turns Heads With ‘American Idol’ Audition

Posted on February 26, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Kole has been chasing her dreams in Nashville for 10 years.

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Jon Wayne Hatfield Brings His Grandpa Ray To Tears With ‘American Idol’ Audition

Posted on February 23, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

‘American Idol’ returns on Sunday, February 26 at 8/7c on ABC.

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Zachariah Smith; Photo by ABC, American Idol

WATCH: 19-Year-Old Burger Flipper Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With John Mellencamp Cover

Posted on February 19, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Zachariah Smith won’t be grilling burgers much longer.

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Megan Danielle Receives Shocking Surprise From Lauren Daigle During ‘American Idol’ Audition

Posted on February 19, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Could Megan Danielle be the next American Idol? The 20-year-old Douglasville, Georgia native showcased her vocal talents on the season…

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WATCH: Nervous ‘Idol’ Contestant Lyric Mederios Divides Judges With Covers Of Kelsea Ballerini and Carrie Underwood

Posted on February 19, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Lyric loves country music and auditioned for ‘Idol’ with covers of two country hits.

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Iam Tongi Leaves Luke Bryan In Tears With Emotional ‘American Idol’ Audition

Posted on February 19, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

18-year-old Iam Tongi brought Luke Bryan to tears with a heart-wrenching tribute to his late father on the season 21…

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Luke Bryan Says Colin Stough Is ‘Exactly What We Hope And Dream For At ‘American Idol”

Posted on February 19, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Stough’s audition left a lasting impression on Bryan and the other Idol judges.

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