Country Next: Mike Parker
Posted on April 6, 2023
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Melinda Lorge
We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Mike Parker.
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Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Morgan Wallen, And Thomas Rhett Lead 2022 Country Now Awards Nominees
Posted on December 1, 2022
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Lauren Jo Black
Country Now has revealed the nominees for the 2022 Country Now Awards, celebrating the best in country music throughout the…
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Deana Carter and Mike Parker Team Up For ‘Strawberry Wine’ Duet On ‘American Idol’ Finale
Posted on May 22, 2022
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Lauren Jo Black
Deana Carter and Mike Parker teamed up for a performance of a chart-topping country hit during the Season 20 finale…
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Re-Live Mike Parker’s Incredible ‘American Idol’ Journey
Posted on May 1, 2022
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Lauren Jo Black
Mike Parker’s American Idol journey has been a memorable one. The Virginia native followed through with his audition for the…
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WATCH: Mike Parker Shocked By Generous Gift From Luke Bryan After Covering Morgan Wallen On ‘Idol’
Posted on April 25, 2022
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Lauren Jo Black
Mike Parker returned to the American Idol stage on Monday evening and earned praise from the judges with his memorable…
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Mike Parker Tries His Hand At One Of Luke Combs’ Biggest Hits — And The ‘American Idol’ Judges Loved It
Posted on April 24, 2022
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Lauren Jo Black
After being saved from elimination last week, Mike Parker returned to the American Idol stage with hopes to win America’s…
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Luke Bryan Deems Mike Parker a ‘Superstar’ Following Cover of Chart-Topping Country Hit
Posted on April 17, 2022
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Lauren Jo Black
ABC’s American Idol returned on Sunday (April 17) with the exciting reveal of the Top 20 and standout contestant Mike…
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Mike Parker and Jimmie Allen Create Tight Bond After Sharing Tear-Filled Moments on ‘American Idol’
Posted on April 10, 2022
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Lauren Jo Black
ABC’s American Idol returned on Sunday evening with performances from the Top 24, who were vying for America’s vote for…
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Mike Parker Dedicates ‘American Idol’ Performance To His Cancer-Stricken Mom: ‘This Is All For Her’
Posted on March 28, 2022
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Lauren Jo Black
Virginia native Mike Parker returned to American Idol on Monday evening for the first round of Hollywood Week. Before kicking…
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Luke Bryan Says Mike Parker Has ‘The Potential To Be Truly Amazing’ After He Sings ’90s Country Hit on ‘Idol’
Posted on March 6, 2022
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Lauren Jo Black
Mike Parker grew up in Virginia and was surrounded by music as a child because his parents were the lead…
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