Why Lauren Alaina Almost Lost Her Spot on the ‘American Idol’ FinaleWhy Lauren Alaina Almost Lost Her Spot on the ‘American Idol’ FinaleShe ultimately claimed the runner-up spot on the show, but it was a nail-biter whether or not she'd be able to perform. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan Will Return to ‘American Idol’ for Season 20Luke Bryan Will Return to ‘American Idol’ for Season 20Auditions will begin virtually this week with the start date for Season 20 still TBD.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Chayce Beckham Already Knew He Was Going to Win ‘American Idol’Chayce Beckham Already Knew He Was Going to Win ‘American Idol’“I’ve never said this to anyone before.”Robyn CollinsRobyn Collins
Arthur Gunn Tries to Explain Why He Abruptly Left the ‘American Idol’ FinaleArthur Gunn Tries to Explain Why He Abruptly Left the ‘American Idol’ FinaleGraham DeFranco filled in to sing with Sheryl Crow.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Remember When Carrie Underwood Won ‘American Idol’ Season 4?Remember When Carrie Underwood Won ‘American Idol’ Season 4?On May 25, 2005, Underwood was crowned the 'American Idol' Season 4 champion.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Chayce Beckham Wows on ‘American Idol’ Finale With Chris Stapleton’s ‘Fire Away’ [Watch]Chayce Beckham Wows on ‘American Idol’ Finale With Chris Stapleton’s ‘Fire Away’ [Watch]The Top 3 finalist let his gritty vocals shine on the 'American Idol' finale.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Combs, Chayce Beckham Perform ‘Forever After All’ on the ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Luke Combs, Chayce Beckham Perform ‘Forever After All’ on the ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Beckham tackled an epic, modern-day country love anthem -- with help from one of the genre's biggest superstars. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan Taps Casey Bishop for a Rocking Bon Jovi Cover on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Luke Bryan Taps Casey Bishop for a Rocking Bon Jovi Cover on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Bishop was eliminated just before the finale, but she got the chance to rock again -- with help from Luke Bryan.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Chayce Beckham is Crowned the 2021 Winner of ‘American Idol’Chayce Beckham is Crowned the 2021 Winner of ‘American Idol’And the winner is...Chayce! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Mickey Guyton Brings ‘Black Like Me’ to ‘American Idol,’ With Top 10 Finalist Alyssa Wray [Watch]Mickey Guyton Brings ‘Black Like Me’ to ‘American Idol,’ With Top 10 Finalist Alyssa Wray [Watch]Guyton and Wray joined forces for a soaring performance during the 'American Idol' finale. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Music Director Kristopher Pooley Spills the Tea on the 2021 Finale, the Top 3 + Luke Bryan‘American Idol’ Music Director Kristopher Pooley Spills the Tea on the 2021 Finale, the Top 3 + Luke BryanHe's seen it all, and he's telling us all about it.Tricia DespresTricia Despres
‘American Idol’ Judges Speak Out on Caleb Kennedy’s Exit Due to Problematic Video‘American Idol’ Judges Speak Out on Caleb Kennedy’s Exit Due to Problematic VideoYhis is one of those unfortunate decisions that had to be made and we move on," says 'Idol' judge Lionel Richie.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak