‘American Idol': Katy Perry Compares Mariah Faith to Bonnie Raitt [Watch]‘American Idol': Katy Perry Compares Mariah Faith to Bonnie Raitt [Watch]After being named to the Top 20, Faith took the stage to offer up a unique rendition of Solomon Burke’s “Cry to Me.” Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
‘American Idol': Warren Peay Sings ‘Up There Down Here’ by Zach Williams [Watch]‘American Idol': Warren Peay Sings ‘Up There Down Here’ by Zach Williams [Watch]Warren Peay has advanced to American Idol’s Top 20! Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Maren Morris, Kane Brown + More Country Stars Rejected By ‘American Idol’ [PICTURES]Maren Morris, Kane Brown + More Country Stars Rejected By ‘American Idol’ [PICTURES]Can you imagine turning down some of country music's most well-known names for a spot in a singing competition? Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
‘American Idol’ Beware: Covering This Artist Has Led to 21 Eliminations!‘American Idol’ Beware: Covering This Artist Has Led to 21 Eliminations!Song choice is just as important as talent. JessJess
Malcolm McDowell’s Son, Beckett McDowell, Leaves ‘American Idol': ‘I Am Forever Grateful’Malcolm McDowell’s Son, Beckett McDowell, Leaves ‘American Idol': ‘I Am Forever Grateful’"It was my choice."Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
‘American Idol’ Standout Alex Miller Keeps It Country With Rollicking New Song, ‘Girl, I Know a Guy’ [Exclusive Premiere]‘American Idol’ Standout Alex Miller Keeps It Country With Rollicking New Song, ‘Girl, I Know a Guy’ [Exclusive Premiere]"It’s an upbeat, in-your-face contemporary love song that leaves the listener in suspense."Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
‘American Idol': Marybeth Byrd’s Lainey Wilson Cover Gives Luke Bryan Goosebumps [Watch]‘American Idol': Marybeth Byrd’s Lainey Wilson Cover Gives Luke Bryan Goosebumps [Watch]Byrd delivered a hair-raising cover of 'Heart Like a Truck' from the 'Idol' stage in Hawaii.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’s Elijah McCormick Makes Chris Janson’s ‘Good Vibes’ All His Own [Watch]‘American Idol’s Elijah McCormick Makes Chris Janson’s ‘Good Vibes’ All His Own [Watch]We've never heard a Chris Janson song sound quite like this. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Hopeful Haven Madison Puts Her Own Spin on a Maren Morris Pop Hit [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful Haven Madison Puts Her Own Spin on a Maren Morris Pop Hit [Watch]Madison is typically a balladeer, but she proved she can deliver tempo with a rendition of 'The Middle.'Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol': Mariah Faith Shines With a Gritty Chris Stapleton Cover [Watch]‘American Idol': Mariah Faith Shines With a Gritty Chris Stapleton Cover [Watch]After establishing her love of classic country early on in the competition, Faith turned her attention to a modern country hit. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol:’ Matt Wilson Serenades His Wife — and America — With Dan + Shay’s ‘Speechless’ [Watch]‘American Idol:’ Matt Wilson Serenades His Wife — and America — With Dan + Shay’s ‘Speechless’ [Watch]R&B singer Matt Wilson dipped into country territory with this romantic cover.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Hollywood Week Ends in a Shocking ‘Plot Twist’ [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hollywood Week Ends in a Shocking ‘Plot Twist’ [Watch]We've never seen something like this happen on 'Idol' before.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge