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
‘American Idol’ Contestant Anthony Key Teaches the Judges His Dance Moves [Watch]‘American Idol’ Contestant Anthony Key Teaches the Judges His Dance Moves [Watch]Anthony Key won't be going to Hollywood, but he had some fun with the judges!Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
‘American Idol': Cameron McGhar Sings Little Big Town, Loretta Lynn as She Tries to Get to Hollywood [Watch]‘American Idol': Cameron McGhar Sings Little Big Town, Loretta Lynn as She Tries to Get to Hollywood [Watch]The judges know it'll be a risk to send her to Hollywood, but ...Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
‘American Idol’ Hopeful’s Audition Prompts Luke Bryan to Belt Out a Broadway Tune [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful’s Audition Prompts Luke Bryan to Belt Out a Broadway Tune [Watch]Did anyone know he could sing like that?!Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
‘American Idol': Ash Ruder Leaves the Judges Misty-Eyed After Emotional Original Song [Watch]‘American Idol': Ash Ruder Leaves the Judges Misty-Eyed After Emotional Original Song [Watch]Contestant Ash Ruder performed a powerful ballad she wrote for her dad, who battled addiction while she was growing up. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Gabby Barrett’s ‘I Hope’ Inspires Original ‘American Idol’ Audition [Watch]Gabby Barrett’s ‘I Hope’ Inspires Original ‘American Idol’ Audition [Watch]"It's kind of a more angrier version of her song actually," 15-year-old Laila Mach says.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol’ Singer Alyssa Wray Wins the Night With Jennifer Hudson Cover‘American Idol’ Singer Alyssa Wray Wins the Night With Jennifer Hudson CoverIt's being called the audition of the year.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Caleb Kennedy Slays ‘American Idol’ Judges With Original Audition Song [Exclusive Premiere]Caleb Kennedy Slays ‘American Idol’ Judges With Original Audition Song [Exclusive Premiere]He's what every traditional country fan has been hoping for.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Luke Bryan Thinks ‘American Idol’ Contestant Mary Jo Young Is Among His Top 10 [Watch]Luke Bryan Thinks ‘American Idol’ Contestant Mary Jo Young Is Among His Top 10 [Watch]She's going to Hollywood!Philip TrappPhilip Trapp