Cecil Ray Keeps It Country on ‘American Idol,’ and Gets Jimmie Allen’s Phone Number [Watch]Cecil Ray Keeps It Country on ‘American Idol,’ and Gets Jimmie Allen’s Phone Number [Watch]Allen tried to help the would-be 'Idol' star find confidence and stage presence during their duet performance. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Hopeful Alyssa Wray Brings ‘Star Sparkle’ to a Carrie Underwood Cover [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful Alyssa Wray Brings ‘Star Sparkle’ to a Carrie Underwood Cover [Watch]Wray's Easter Sunday cover of 'Something in the Water' wowed the judges. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Jimmie Allen Returns to the ‘American Idol’ Stage for a Duet With Contestant Alanis Sophia [Watch]Jimmie Allen Returns to the ‘American Idol’ Stage for a Duet With Contestant Alanis Sophia [Watch]Allen's not just a successful country star -- he's an 'American Idol' alum.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol': Drake McCain Rocks Out With Luke Bryan’s ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’ [Watch]‘American Idol': Drake McCain Rocks Out With Luke Bryan’s ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’ [Watch]He got a little wild onstage!Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Katy Perry’s ‘Sister From Another Mister’ Rocks a Miley Cyrus Cover on ‘Idol’ [Watch]Katy Perry’s ‘Sister From Another Mister’ Rocks a Miley Cyrus Cover on ‘Idol’ [Watch]This Mississippi native brought her hard-rocking country flair to the 'American Idol' stage.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Caleb Kennedy Advances at ‘Idol’ With a Gritty Country Original [Watch]Caleb Kennedy Advances at ‘Idol’ With a Gritty Country Original [Watch]Once again, this 'American Idol' contestant impressed judges with his songwriting chops.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Alex Miller Loses His ‘Idol’ Spot, But Gets an Invite to Play the Grand Ole Opry From Luke Bryan [Watch]Alex Miller Loses His ‘Idol’ Spot, But Gets an Invite to Play the Grand Ole Opry From Luke Bryan [Watch]Miller may have gotten eliminated from 'American Idol,' but it wasn't all bad news! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Alex Miller and EmiSunshine Stay Country on ‘American Idol’ Stage With Johnny Cash Duet [Watch]Alex Miller and EmiSunshine Stay Country on ‘American Idol’ Stage With Johnny Cash Duet [Watch]This country-leaning pair of 'Idol' hopefuls selected Johnny Cash's 'Walk the Line' as their duet. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Chayce Beckham Moves on to the Next Round of ‘American Idol’ After a Chilling Performance [Watch]Chayce Beckham Moves on to the Next Round of ‘American Idol’ After a Chilling Performance [Watch]Chayce Beckham describes the "hard times" and "rock bottom" moment that led him to his powerful performance on the 'American Idol' stage.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Cecil Ray Hopes His ‘Idol’ Run Teaches His Baby Daughter to Have ‘The Biggest Dreams’ [Watch]Cecil Ray Hopes His ‘Idol’ Run Teaches His Baby Daughter to Have ‘The Biggest Dreams’ [Watch]Ray was a little nervous onstage -- but he had a powerful story to share about why he decided to try his hand at 'American Idol.'Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘Idol’ Hopeful Alex Miller Courts a Fellow Contestant, Country Style, During ‘Hollywood Week’ [Watch]‘Idol’ Hopeful Alex Miller Courts a Fellow Contestant, Country Style, During ‘Hollywood Week’ [Watch]'American Idol' contestant Alex Miller knows that a custom belt buckle is truly the way to a country girl's heart. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan Praises ‘American Idol’ Contestant Vahhley’s Fight as She Earns a Ticket to Hollywood [Watch]Luke Bryan Praises ‘American Idol’ Contestant Vahhley’s Fight as She Earns a Ticket to Hollywood [Watch]Vahhley is currently living in a homeless shelter with her young son.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano