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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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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Christian McGuckian, Luke Bryan

Christian McGuckian Brought To Tears After Luke Bryan Says She Has the ‘Magic Country Stuff’ on ‘American Idol’

Posted on February 28, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

South Carolina native Christian McGuckian served up a cover of Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” on Sunday’s (Feb. 28) episode…

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Cecil Ray; ABC/Christopher Willard

Cecil Ray Auditions For ‘American Idol’ with Morgan Wallen Song, Earns His Way To Hollywood With Three-Way ‘Yes’

Posted on February 28, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Meet Cecil Ray, a 20-year-old machine operator from Cameron, Texas, who wowed the American Idol judges with his performance of…

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Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie; ABC/Christopher Willard

Watch Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie’s Epic ‘American Idol’ Golf Cart Race

Posted on February 23, 2021

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Abbigail Hughes

American Idol judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie took to the golf course to have some competitive fun during a…

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Luke Bryan, Yurisbel

Luke Bryan Declares He Needs a ‘Fireball Shot’ After Dancing with ‘American Idol’ Contestant Yurisbel

Posted on February 21, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

American Idol contestant Yurisbel had Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry on their feet with an audition like no…

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Liahona and Ammon, Luke Bryan

Siblings Liahona and Ammon Olayan Leave Luke Bryan ‘Freaking Out’ After ‘American Idol’ Audition

Posted on February 21, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Two talented siblings from Hawaii wow’ed the American Idol judges during their audition on Sunday (Feb. 21).  Hawaii natives Liahona,…

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Grace Kinstler, Luke Bryan

Grace Kinstler’s Compared To Kelly Clarkson After Bringing Luke Bryan To Tears on ‘American Idol’

Posted on February 14, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Country superstar Luke Bryan was brought to tears by American Idol contestant Grace Kinstler during the season premiere of the…

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Danica Steakley, Luke Bryan - American Idol 1

Luke Bryan Responds After Danica Steakley’s Father Threatens To Go To ‘The Voice’ Following Failed ‘American Idol’ Audition

Posted on February 14, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Danica Steakley tried her hand at a ticket to Hollywood during the season premiere of American Idol, performing the Hank…

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Luke Bryan

‘American Idol’ Contestant Brings Luke Bryan To Tears In New Sneak Peek

Posted on January 5, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

“This is the first time that just someone singing made me cry,” Bryan admits.

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