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
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