‘American Idol': Mike Parker Belts Out ‘Burning House’ Cover for His Mother During Hollywood Week [Watch]‘American Idol': Mike Parker Belts Out ‘Burning House’ Cover for His Mother During Hollywood Week [Watch]She's been battling leukemia.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Kelsie Dolin Advances at Hollywood Week With Lainey Wilson’s ‘Things a Man Oughta Know’ [Watch]‘American Idol': Kelsie Dolin Advances at Hollywood Week With Lainey Wilson’s ‘Things a Man Oughta Know’ [Watch]She was nervous, but it didn't hold her back.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol’: Romantic Nashville Duo Forced to Split Up Before Hollywood Week [Watch]‘American Idol’: Romantic Nashville Duo Forced to Split Up Before Hollywood Week [Watch]It's not what they wanted.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Luke Bryan’s Wife Caroline Goes Undercover to Pull a Hilarious Prank on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]Luke Bryan’s Wife Caroline Goes Undercover to Pull a Hilarious Prank on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]She got him good!Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Teenage Country Singer Emily Faith Earns Hollywood Ticket After ‘Good Hearted Woman’ Cover [Watch]‘American Idol': Teenage Country Singer Emily Faith Earns Hollywood Ticket After ‘Good Hearted Woman’ Cover [Watch]“You have a really, really, authentic country voice. It’s very natural,” Luke Bryan said.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Luke Bryan Says Cadence Baker’s Audition Was ‘One of the Best’ He’s Ever Seen‘American Idol': Luke Bryan Says Cadence Baker’s Audition Was ‘One of the Best’ He’s Ever SeenHer grandfather co-wrote Lonestar’s “I’m Already There,” among other songs.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Sam Finelli Brings Judges to Tears With Kacey Musgraves Cover [Watch]‘American Idol': Sam Finelli Brings Judges to Tears With Kacey Musgraves Cover [Watch]It didn’t take long for judges to realize there was something refreshing about Sam Finelli. Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Kennedy Denied Bond After Emotional Court HearingFormer ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Kennedy Denied Bond After Emotional Court HearingKennedy is being charged with felony DUI after a crash killed a South Carolina man. Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
‘American Idol': Former Miss America Betty Maxwell Sways Judges With Two Early Contestants’ Songs‘American Idol': Former Miss America Betty Maxwell Sways Judges With Two Early Contestants’ SongsOnly time will tell if she takes home another iconic American crown.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Aaron Westberry’s Interpretation of Sam Hunt Hit Blows Judges Away [Watch]‘American Idol': Aaron Westberry’s Interpretation of Sam Hunt Hit Blows Judges Away [Watch]His mellow attitude didn’t keep him from scoring a Golden Ticket.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
19-Year-Old Construction Worker Noah Thompson Lays Country on Thick During ‘American Idol’ Audition [Watch]19-Year-Old Construction Worker Noah Thompson Lays Country on Thick During ‘American Idol’ Audition [Watch]“You’re why this job is cool,” Bryan noted.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Carrie Underwood Tops List of Richest ‘American Idol’ AlumniCarrie Underwood Tops List of Richest ‘American Idol’ AlumniIt's not even close. JessJess