american idol

He was just a local singer paying his dues at the time.

He'll be hard at work on his debut album!

The Louisiana favorite managed to pull ahead of Alejandro Aranda to take the season title.

The "Good as You" singer performed his current single and a deep cut from his Experiment album.

Dan + Shay take to the 'American Idol' stage!

Now that's country!

They brought a very different slant.

She returned to where it all started for her.

The 18-year-old from Livingston, La. performed the classic country song as his second American Idol finale performance.

The show's been renewed -- but the judges aren't officially signed on just yet.

Bryan is wrapping his second season as judge of American Idol.

Bryan reveals a formula he's considering for salary negotiations.