Jimmie Allen Looks Back on ‘American Idol’ Rejection: ‘You Can Rise From the Ashes’Jimmie Allen Looks Back on ‘American Idol’ Rejection: ‘You Can Rise From the Ashes’"Never stop fighting, never stop dreaming."Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Blasts Joe Cocker and Chuck Berry‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Blasts Joe Cocker and Chuck BerryThe fan favorite showed off his talent for earthy, bluesy classics during the latest episode of the reality show. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
‘American Idol': Laine Hardy and Laci Kaye Booth Pair Up for Johnny Cash Tune‘American Idol': Laine Hardy and Laci Kaye Booth Pair Up for Johnny Cash TuneThe "American Idol" contestants were too cute together...prompting the judges to suggest there's something going on we don't know about?!Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Channels Elvis for America’s Votes‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Channels Elvis for America’s VotesThe Louisiana teen had confident swagger on a version of "That's All Right." Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
‘Idol’ Hopeful Laine Hardy, Elle King Put Their Spin on ‘The Weight’ [Watch]‘Idol’ Hopeful Laine Hardy, Elle King Put Their Spin on ‘The Weight’ [Watch]He was nervous, but he nailed it.Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Takes on Sam Cooke Classic [Watch]‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Takes on Sam Cooke Classic [Watch]Laine Hardy is bringing the soul! Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
Billy Dean Accompanies ‘American Idol’ Contestant on Keith Urban Song [Watch]Billy Dean Accompanies ‘American Idol’ Contestant on Keith Urban Song [Watch]She had support from a notable mentor. Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
Two More Louisiana Singers on American IdolTwo More Louisiana Singers on American IdolTwo more singers from Louisiana are heading to Hollywood on American Idol.Jude WalkerJude Walker
8 Forgotten ‘American Idol’ Auditions8 Forgotten ‘American Idol’ AuditionsThe clips from some future stars cover the good, the bad and the downright embarrassing.Taste of Country StaffTaste of Country Staff
Luke Bryan Would Have Sung Brooks & Dunn for His ‘American Idol’ AuditionLuke Bryan Would Have Sung Brooks & Dunn for His ‘American Idol’ AuditionLuke Bryan's choice may surprise you! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Local Favorite And Former American Idol Contestant ‘Biscuit’ Passes AwayLocal Favorite And Former American Idol Contestant ‘Biscuit’ Passes AwayA familiar face to many in Lafayette has passed away. Chris ReedChris Reed
How Lady Gaga Helped Scotty McCreery Win ‘American Idol’How Lady Gaga Helped Scotty McCreery Win ‘American Idol’She gave him the right advice, even if it did make him say a prayer afterward.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Luke Bryan + Fellow ‘American Idol’ Judges Don Hilarious Halloween Costumes on ‘Kelly and Ryan’ [Watch]Luke Bryan + Fellow ‘American Idol’ Judges Don Hilarious Halloween Costumes on ‘Kelly and Ryan’ [Watch]The three stars look awfully silly, but it's hilarious.Tricia DespresTricia Despres
‘American Idol’ Auditions Heading to Louisiana‘American Idol’ Auditions Heading to LouisianaThe second installment of the American Idol reboot is underway! Open call auditions start this month. Cillea HoughtonCillea Houghton
American Idol Auditions in LouisianaAmerican Idol Auditions in LouisianaAmerican Idol will be back in the Bayou State to hold auditions.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Why ‘American Idol’ Winner Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson Kept Romance a SecretWhy ‘American Idol’ Winner Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson Kept Romance a SecretYou have to admit, she has a point.Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Maddie Poppe Wins ‘American Idol’Maddie Poppe Wins ‘American Idol’Caleb and Maddie revealed they were a couple on the final of the show!Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Darius Rucker Will Join Luke Bryan, Kermit The Frog + More For ‘American Idol’ FinaleDarius Rucker Will Join Luke Bryan, Kermit The Frog + More For ‘American Idol’ FinaleThe two-part finale to the singing competition is going to be a star-studded event! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Darius Rucker and More Artists to Perform ‘American Idol’ FinaleDarius Rucker and More Artists to Perform ‘American Idol’ FinaleIf Darius Rucker's gonna be there, you know it's gonna be a good time! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan’s Mom Surprised Him With an ‘Idol’ Visit on Mother’s DayLuke Bryan’s Mom Surprised Him With an ‘Idol’ Visit on Mother’s DayAwwww!Liv SteckerLiv Stecker