The Daughter of a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gets the Nod on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]The Daughter of a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gets the Nod on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]It helps when you can sing AND your dad is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer!Evan PaulEvan Paul
Laine Hardy May Avoid Jail Time for Bugging Ex-Girlfriend’s Dorm RoomLaine Hardy May Avoid Jail Time for Bugging Ex-Girlfriend’s Dorm RoomHe was accused of leaving a listening device in his ex-girlfriend's dorm room nearly one year ago. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol': Country Singer Owen Eckhardt Scores Golden Ticket With Zach Bryan Cover [Watch]‘American Idol': Country Singer Owen Eckhardt Scores Golden Ticket With Zach Bryan Cover [Watch]He impressed the judges.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol’ Hopeful’s Chris Stapleton Cover Earns a Standing Ovation From Luke Bryan [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful’s Chris Stapleton Cover Earns a Standing Ovation From Luke Bryan [Watch]This 'American Idol' contestant knocked Luke Bryan 'Cold' with her soulful performance.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Hopeful Oliver Steele Sings Straight to His Dad on Audition Week [Watch]‘American Idol’ Hopeful Oliver Steele Sings Straight to His Dad on Audition Week [Watch]Country rocker Oliver Steele sang a Beatles cover straight to his dad in this emotional 'Idol' audition.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Phil Kane Stuns Judges With His Earnest Songwriting [Watch]‘American Idol': Phil Kane Stuns Judges With His Earnest Songwriting [Watch]He's been called the "country Jackson Browne." Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
‘American Idol’ Contestant Reacts to a ‘Hurtful’ ‘Mom Shaming’ Joke From Katy Perry [Watch]‘American Idol’ Contestant Reacts to a ‘Hurtful’ ‘Mom Shaming’ Joke From Katy Perry [Watch]After viewers criticized Katy Perry's comments, the contestant offered her perspective on social media.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Carrie Underwood Still Drives the Mustang She Got for Winning ‘American Idol’Carrie Underwood Still Drives the Mustang She Got for Winning ‘American Idol’She actually loves driving the special car.Evan PaulEvan Paul
‘American Idol': Mariah Faith Dubbed a ‘Star’ by Katy Perry After Impressive Country Audition [Watch]‘American Idol': Mariah Faith Dubbed a ‘Star’ by Katy Perry After Impressive Country Audition [Watch]This would-be Idol's powerful backstory is a tear-jerker, too.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Warren Peay, Compared to Chris Stapleton, Advances to Hollywood [Watch]‘American Idol': Warren Peay, Compared to Chris Stapleton, Advances to Hollywood [Watch]This audition gave Luke Bryan goosebumps.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Lionel Richie Mini-Me Tripp Taylor Covers Ray Charles [Watch]‘American Idol': Lionel Richie Mini-Me Tripp Taylor Covers Ray Charles [Watch]Tripp is the epitome of an old soul. JessJess
‘American Idol': See Why Colt Glover Has Been Labeled ‘Best Country Singer’ So Far‘American Idol': See Why Colt Glover Has Been Labeled ‘Best Country Singer’ So Far'American Idol' judge Katy Perry really liked Colt Glover. Billy DukesBilly Dukes