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American Idol

Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter, Emmy Russell, Nails Audition for ‘American Idol’

Emmy Russell grew up singing with her legendary grandmother. Now, she wants to leave her own mark in the country music world.

Feb 26, 2024

Feb 26

Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Sues Show in Class Action, Claiming Wage Theft

Feb 12, 2023

Feb 12

Coroner Confirms Former ‘American Idol’ Star Died of Heart Attack at 31

Jan 20, 2023

Jan 20

Former ‘American Idol’ Star Dies Suddenly at 31 After Apparent Heart Attack, Family Says

Jan 16, 2023

Jan 16

AMERICAN ESSENCE: Meet the Ozark Family Band That’s Introducing American Roots Music to a Global Audience

Jul 13, 2022

Jul 13

Bond Denied for Former ‘American Idol’ Star Charged in Crash

May 04, 2022

May 04

‘Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Accused of Bugging Ex’s Dorm Room

Apr 29, 2022

Apr 29

‘American Idol’ Contestant Nikki McKibbin Dies at 42

Nov 02, 2020

Nov 02

Kelly Clarkson’s Emotional ‘American Idol’ Tribute to Husband Has Keith Urban ‘Falling Apart’

Mar 16, 2020

Mar 16

Tot Sings ‘Let It Go’ in American Idols Audition, Jennifer Lopez Is Left Teary-Eyed

Dec 15, 2019

Dec 15

‘American Idol’ Winner Scotty McCreery Croons What ‘Christmas in Heaven’ Is Like for Lost Loved Ones

Dec 12, 2019

Dec 12

Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Distributing Nearly 2 Pounds of Fentanyl

Aug 01, 2019

Aug 01

Remember Jennifer Lopez’s Gown That Made Her Look Like ‘Interstellar Cinderella’?

Jun 11, 2019

Jun 11

28-Year-Old Saves Sister’s Baby From Foster Care, Competes on ‘American Idol’

Jun 06, 2019

Jun 06

Luke Bryan Gives His Boots to ‘American Idol’ Country Singer After Noticing Holes

Mar 26, 2019

Mar 26

Luke Bryan Comforts Golden Ticket-Winning American Idol Singer Who Lost Both Brothers

Mar 06, 2019

Mar 06

Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Antonella Barba Accused of Delivering Fentanyl

Feb 13, 2019

Feb 13

‘American Idol’ Finalist Rickey Smith Dies in Car Crash, Struck by Allegedly Drunk Truck Driver Going the Wrong Way

“American Idol” finalist Rickey Smith died in a car accident on Friday when a truck driving wrong way struck him head on.

May 06, 2016

May 06

Parent Company of ‘American Idol’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Files for Bankruptcy

Less than a month after the final episode of “American Idol” aired, the company behind the show, Core Media Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, on April 28.

Apr 29, 2016

Apr 29

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Welcome Baby Boy

Congratulations are in order for Kelly Clarkson and husband Brandon Blackstock. The married couple welcomed their second child on April 12.

Apr 14, 2016

Apr 14