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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Carrie Underwood Sees Big Potential In ‘American Idol’ Contestant Baylee Littrell: ‘You Could Go Very, Very Far’
Posted on March 10, 2025
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Lauren Jo Black
Baylee is the son of Backstreet Boys member, Brian Littrell.
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Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Playfully Call Out Carrie Underwood’s Struggle to Say ‘No’ on ‘American Idol’
Posted on March 7, 2025
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Lauren Jo Black
“I will now rat on her,” Richie joked.
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Lionel Richie Dubs Triston Harper A ‘World-Class Storyteller’ After He Delivers Morgan Wallen Cover On ‘American Idol’
Posted on April 30, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Harper secured a spot in the Top 7 after this standout performance.
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Emmy Russell Honors Grandmother Loretta Lynn with Powerful Performance of ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ on ‘American Idol’
Posted on April 30, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I chose this song because you are Emmy Russell and you can do anything now as Emmy Russell,” Perry said with tears in her eyes.
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Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter, Emmy Russell, Delivers Emotional Performance Of Original Song, ‘Want You,’ On ‘American Idol’
Posted on April 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Russell has debuted multiple original songs throughout her Idol journey, but this one struck a chord with the judges.
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‘Idol’ Contestant Kennedy Reid Claps Back At Haters With Empowering Performance Of The Judds’ ‘Love Can Build A Bridge’
Posted on April 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The ‘American Idol’ contestant is reclaiming her power.
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American Idol Standout Will Moseley Recalls Meeting His ‘Hero’ Jelly Roll In Gratitude-Filled Message
Posted on April 10, 2024
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Lauren Jo Black
“They say never meet your heroes, but I did and you are still just that. My hero!”
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Jelly Roll Tells 15-Year-Old Triston Harper He Could ‘Win’ American Idol Following Powerful ‘God’s Country’ Cover
Posted on April 10, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Harper says Jelly Roll is his “role model,” so the words of encouragement carry significant weight for him.
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Could American Idol Contestant Will Moseley Be Country Music’s Next Big Star?
Posted on March 3, 2024
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Lauren Jo Black
Moseley had Katy Perry and Luke Bryan out of their seats and Lionel Richie said he was a “star from the first note.”
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