‘American Idol’ Champ Laine Hardy Admits the ‘Worst Part’ of the Show [Watch]‘American Idol’ Champ Laine Hardy Admits the ‘Worst Part’ of the Show [Watch]The Season 17 winner explains the toughest thing about being a contestant on 'Idol.'Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Laine Hardy Update: ‘American Idol’ Winner Grateful for God, Ready to Move on After Wiretapping ChargeLaine Hardy Update: ‘American Idol’ Winner Grateful for God, Ready to Move on After Wiretapping Charge"Gods (sic) word became a crutch for me throughout this process & it will stick like glue forever," he says.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
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
Laine Hardy, Laci Kaye Booth Reunite for Powerful Collaboration on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]Laine Hardy, Laci Kaye Booth Reunite for Powerful Collaboration on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]The judges raved over their performance.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Arrested, Facing Felony Charge‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Arrested, Facing Felony ChargeThe singer turned himself in to answer a felony charge on Friday. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Issued Arrest Warrant from LSU Police Department‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Issued Arrest Warrant from LSU Police DepartmentThe singer is asking for privacy, but says he'll cooperate fully.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Laine Hardy Performs ‘Memorize You’ for ‘The Bachelorette’ [Watch]Laine Hardy Performs ‘Memorize You’ for ‘The Bachelorette’ [Watch]Hardy performed as Katie and Blake shared a special dance. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Laine Hardy Wins ‘American Idol’Laine Hardy Wins ‘American Idol’The Louisiana favorite managed to pull ahead of Alejandro Aranda to take the season title. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker