Olivier; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

‘American Idol’ Judges Take A Gamble On Canadian Truck Driver, Olivier, After Powerful Performance Of Jelly Roll’s ‘Save Me’

Posted on March 31, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The judges decided to “roll the dice” with this contestant.

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JMarie, Carrie Underwood; Photos Courtesy American Idol, ABC

JMarie Turns ‘Before He Cheats’ Into A ‘Hood Anthem,’ Stuns Carrie Underwood And Fellow Judges On ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 31, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

“I forgot about myself ever having sung that song and it was like I’d heard it for the first time,” Underwood told JMarie.

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Samantha Ray, Carrie Underwood; Photos via ABC, American Idol

Samantha Ray Brings Carrie Underwood To Tears Over Tribute To Late Sister On ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 27, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Ray shared a stunning cover of Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance.”

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Mattie Pruitt, American Idol Judges, Craig Campbell; Photos Courtesy ABC, American Idol

High Schooler Mattie Pruitt Wins Over ‘American Idol’ Judges With Powerful Performance Accompanied By Craig Campbell

Posted on March 24, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This 15-Year-Old Stunned the Judges—And Earned a Golden Ticket!

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John Foster, Luke Bryan; Photos Courtesy ABC, American Idol

WATCH: John Foster Turns Luke Bryan’s ‘No’ To A ‘Yes’ With A Cover Of Conway Twitty’s ‘Goodbye Time’ On ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 24, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I don’t know if vocally it’s there to make it through many rounds of American Idol, but I think you got a nice voice…”

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Sophia Humbert, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan; Photos Courtesy ABC, American Idol

Sophia Humbert Lets Her Rage Out To Carrie Underwood’s ‘Before He Cheats’ In A Must-See ‘American Idol’ Audition

Posted on March 24, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Bryan pointed out that singing a Carrie Underwood song in front of Underwood herself is a “tall order.”

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Landry Champlin, Carrie Underwood; Photos by Disney/Eric McCandless

Landry Champlin Sings With Carrie Underwood In Dream Come True Moment On ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 17, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The former pageant queen earned a ticket to Hollywood with this impressive audition.

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Bryson Quick; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

17-Year-Old Bryson Quick Impresses ‘Idol’ Judges With Twangy Take On Pink Floyd Classic

Posted on March 17, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This performance earned him a chance to perform on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

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Isaiah Moore; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

Isaiah Moore Delivers Emotional ‘American Idol’ Audition With Luke Combs’ ‘Where The Wild Things Are’

Posted on March 17, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This audition deeply moved the judges.

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Abi Bowen; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

WATCH: Abi Bowen Faces Her Fears and Wins Over ‘American Idol’ Judges

Posted on March 10, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Bowen donned dark sunglasses for her performance and faced the opposite direction of the judges while the sang.

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