Luke Bryan Raves Over ‘Idol’ Hopeful’s ‘Magic Country Stuff’ During Little Big Town Audition [Watch]Luke Bryan Raves Over ‘Idol’ Hopeful’s ‘Magic Country Stuff’ During Little Big Town Audition [Watch]Christian McGuckian was nervous coming in to audition for 'American Idol' ... but her talent couldn't be denied. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Hopeful Hunter Metts Gives Luke Bryan ‘the Real Deal Chills’ [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful Hunter Metts Gives Luke Bryan ‘the Real Deal Chills’ [Watch]The 22-year-old software developer is from Franklin, Tenn.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
‘American Idol’ Auditions: Katy Perry Dubs Cecil Ray Baker ‘Country Justin Bieber’ [Watch]‘American Idol’ Auditions: Katy Perry Dubs Cecil Ray Baker ‘Country Justin Bieber’ [Watch]"I think you are absolute perfection," Luke Bryan told him.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
‘American Idol’ Hopeful Tom McGovern Auditions With a Song About the Judges [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful Tom McGovern Auditions With a Song About the Judges [Watch]He won't be going to Hollywood, but he still called the audition experience "straight-up awesome."Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Luke Bryan Sought Advice From Blake Shelton and Keith Urban Before Joining ‘American Idol’Luke Bryan Sought Advice From Blake Shelton and Keith Urban Before Joining ‘American Idol’Luke says Blake and Keith proved to be good sounding boards.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Luke Bryan Dances With a Booty-Shaking ‘American Idol’ Hopeful [Watch]Luke Bryan Dances With a Booty-Shaking ‘American Idol’ Hopeful [Watch]This 'Idol' contestant's hip-shaking skills rivaled Bryan's famous dance movies!Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan Beats Lionel Richie in a Very Serious ‘American Idol’ Golf Cart Race [Watch]Luke Bryan Beats Lionel Richie in a Very Serious ‘American Idol’ Golf Cart Race [Watch]The gloves are off in this battle to the finish line!Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Luke Bryan Gives High Praise to ‘American Idol’ Singer Willie Spence After Rihanna Cover [Watch]Luke Bryan Gives High Praise to ‘American Idol’ Singer Willie Spence After Rihanna Cover [Watch]Luke Bryan would later praise the singer on social media.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol': The ‘Country Version of Katy Perry’ Wins Over Judges‘American Idol': The ‘Country Version of Katy Perry’ Wins Over JudgesHannah Everhart says she gets mistaken for Perry all the time looks-wise, but their voices are definitely different! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
‘American Idol’ Hopeful’s Audition Leaves Luke Bryan in Tears [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful’s Audition Leaves Luke Bryan in Tears [Watch]The country star couldn't help but get emotional at Grace Kinstler's 'American Idol' audition.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
‘American Idol': Kellyanne And George Conway’s Daughter Wows Judges, Gets Love From Mom & Dad‘American Idol': Kellyanne And George Conway’s Daughter Wows Judges, Gets Love From Mom & DadClaudia Conway, who has a contentious relationship with her political family, gave a surprisingly strong show on the season premiere.Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
‘American Idol': Dad Loses His Temper on Air When Daughter Is Rejected‘American Idol': Dad Loses His Temper on Air When Daughter Is RejectedThe judges didn't think Danica Steakley was quite ready for the big time. Her dad's meltdown on air proved he disagreed! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson