American Idol

From one Louisiana singer to another, these two reality-show stars understand what it takes!

Times have changed.

The Louisiana favorite managed to pull ahead of Alejandro Aranda to take the season title.

The 18-year-old from Livingston, La. performed the classic country song as his second American Idol finale performance.

There are three different ways to vote for Hardy Party.

The show's been renewed -- but the judges aren't officially signed on just yet.

Will season 3 happen?

"American Idol" finalist Laine Hardy is back home in Livingston today for a homecoming parade and hometown concert.

The final five contestants on "American Idol" were dwindled down to three last night and our Louisiana boy Laine Hardy made the cut.

"Never stop fighting, never stop dreaming."