‘American Idol': Country Singer Owen Eckhardt Scores Golden Ticket With Zach Bryan Cover [Watch]‘American Idol': Country Singer Owen Eckhardt Scores Golden Ticket With Zach Bryan Cover [Watch]He impressed the judges.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol’ Hopeful Oliver Steele Sings Straight to His Dad on Audition Week [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful Oliver Steele Sings Straight to His Dad on Audition Week [Watch]Country rocker Oliver Steele sang a Beatles cover straight to his dad in this emotional 'Idol' audition.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol’ Hopeful’s Chris Stapleton Cover Earns a Standing Ovation From Luke Bryan [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful’s Chris Stapleton Cover Earns a Standing Ovation From Luke Bryan [Watch]This 'American Idol' contestant knocked Luke Bryan 'Cold' with her soulful performance.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol': Phil Kane Stuns Judges With His Earnest Songwriting [Watch]‘American Idol': Phil Kane Stuns Judges With His Earnest Songwriting [Watch]He's been called the "country Jackson Browne." Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
‘American Idol’ Contestant Reacts to a ‘Hurtful’ ‘Mom Shaming’ Joke From Katy Perry [Watch]‘American Idol’ Contestant Reacts to a ‘Hurtful’ ‘Mom Shaming’ Joke From Katy Perry [Watch]After viewers criticized Katy Perry's comments, the contestant offered her perspective on social media.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol': Warren Peay, Compared to Chris Stapleton, Advances to Hollywood [Watch]‘American Idol': Warren Peay, Compared to Chris Stapleton, Advances to Hollywood [Watch]This audition gave Luke Bryan goosebumps.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Carrie Underwood Still Drives the Mustang She Got for Winning ‘American Idol’Carrie Underwood Still Drives the Mustang She Got for Winning ‘American Idol’She actually loves driving the special car.Evan PaulEvan Paul
‘American Idol': Lionel Richie Mini-Me Tripp Taylor Covers Ray Charles [Watch]‘American Idol': Lionel Richie Mini-Me Tripp Taylor Covers Ray Charles [Watch]Tripp is the epitome of an old soul. JessJess
‘American Idol': See Why Colt Glover Has Been Labeled ‘Best Country Singer’ So Far‘American Idol': See Why Colt Glover Has Been Labeled ‘Best Country Singer’ So Far'American Idol' judge Katy Perry really liked Colt Glover. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol': Cay Aliese Honors Her Late Father, ‘The Voice’ Singer Nolan Neal‘American Idol': Cay Aliese Honors Her Late Father, ‘The Voice’ Singer Nolan NealCay Aliese is the 24-year-old daughter of Nolan Neal, an accomplished singer and songwriter who died last summer.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol': Marybeth Byrd Earns Golden Ticket With SteelDrivers Song [Watch]‘American Idol': Marybeth Byrd Earns Golden Ticket With SteelDrivers Song [Watch]She's a country radio DJ with big dreams of stardom.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Soul Singer Elijah McCormick Brings Tears With Rascal Flatts Hit [Watch]‘American Idol': Soul Singer Elijah McCormick Brings Tears With Rascal Flatts Hit [Watch]This 'American Idol' star-in-the-making shared a powerful story about a near-death experience that shaped his life.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge