‘American Idol’ Contestant CJ Harris Dead at 31‘American Idol’ Contestant CJ Harris Dead at 31The country-rock singer, who once shared the Grand Ole Opry stage with Darius Rucker, died of an apparent heart attack. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
'American Idol' Finalist C.J. Harris Dies at 31'American Idol' Finalist C.J. Harris Dies at 31The Alabama native won over the hearts of Darius Rucker, Keith Urban and country fans across the world.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Luke Bryan and the ‘American Idol’ Judges Star in a Vegas-Themed Teaser for Season 21 [Watch]Luke Bryan and the ‘American Idol’ Judges Star in a Vegas-Themed Teaser for Season 21 [Watch]Luke Bryan + the rest of the 'Idol' judges will return for a new season in mid-February.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan and Son Bo Gave Katy Perry a ‘Country Education’ About Deer PeeLuke Bryan and Son Bo Gave Katy Perry a ‘Country Education’ About Deer PeeHe's the resident country expert on 'American Idol.' JessJess
‘American Idol’ Sets Season 21 Premiere Date‘American Idol’ Sets Season 21 Premiere Date'American Idol' Season 21 is coming very soon.Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
Rejected ‘American Idol’ Contestant Who Delivered Broadway Rendition of Avril Lavigne Has ‘Come a Long Way’ With New Performance on TikTokRejected ‘American Idol’ Contestant Who Delivered Broadway Rendition of Avril Lavigne Has ‘Come a Long Way’ With New Performance on TikTokYou can hear the improvement immediately! Mike NiedMike Nied
Laine Hardy Returns to Instagram After Arrest With New Song, New Look [Watch]Laine Hardy Returns to Instagram After Arrest With New Song, New Look [Watch]The 'Idol' winner has been absent for a few months. JessJess
They’re Back! Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry Returning to ‘American Idol’ for Season 21They’re Back! Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry Returning to ‘American Idol’ for Season 21Host Ryan Seacrest will also return for Season 21.JessJess
Alex Miller Devastated by Death of His GrandfatherAlex Miller Devastated by Death of His GrandfatherThe elder Miller — who died on July 3 at age 75 — had a tremendous influence on his grandson’s life and music.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol’ Singer Drake McCain Taylor Mourns Death of 19-Year-Old Sister, Who Drowned‘American Idol’ Singer Drake McCain Taylor Mourns Death of 19-Year-Old Sister, Who DrownedDrake McCain Taylor is asking for privacy after the death of his sister, Madison. Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
After ‘American Idol,’ Noah Thompson + HunterGirl Taking Very Different ApproachesAfter ‘American Idol,’ Noah Thompson + HunterGirl Taking Very Different ApproachesThose who voted for the eventual winner may be a little disappointed by what he has to say about his immediate future.Taste of Country StaffTaste of Country Staff
Luke Bryan Thinks He Knows Why Noah Thompson Won ‘American Idol’Luke Bryan Thinks He Knows Why Noah Thompson Won ‘American Idol’There's a certain quality that fans are always looking for.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge