Gabby Barrett Heading Back to ‘American Idol,’ This Time as a MentorGabby Barrett Heading Back to ‘American Idol,’ This Time as a MentorIt'll be such a full-circle moment. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Season 20 Frontrunner Kenedi Anderson Abruptly Pulls Out of the Competition‘American Idol’ Season 20 Frontrunner Kenedi Anderson Abruptly Pulls Out of the CompetitionShe cites "personal reasons" for her departure.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Noah Thompson Flaunts His Gritty Vocals on a SteelDrivers Song [Watch]‘American Idol': Noah Thompson Flaunts His Gritty Vocals on a SteelDrivers Song [Watch]“Chris Stapleton and the SteelDrivers is never easy," Luke Bryan said.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Jimmie Allen Performs Emotional ‘Down Home’ on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]Jimmie Allen Performs Emotional ‘Down Home’ on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]It's a song he wrote about his late father.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': HunterGirl Commands the Stage With a Rascal Flatts Hit [Watch]‘American Idol': HunterGirl Commands the Stage With a Rascal Flatts Hit [Watch]On Sunday night, HunterGirl proved why she's still in the competition. Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Sage McNeely Dubbed Top 5 Material After Hypnotic Take on ‘Jolene’ [Watch]‘American Idol': Sage McNeely Dubbed Top 5 Material After Hypnotic Take on ‘Jolene’ [Watch]It was a very unique take on a classic.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina + More ‘American Idol’ Alumni Returning for Reunion ShowScotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina + More ‘American Idol’ Alumni Returning for Reunion ShowThey're back, baby!Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol': Huntergirl Delivers Chill-Worthy Performance of ‘Girl Goin’ Nowhere’ During ‘Showstoppers Round’ [Watch]‘American Idol': Huntergirl Delivers Chill-Worthy Performance of ‘Girl Goin’ Nowhere’ During ‘Showstoppers Round’ [Watch]Huntergirl can relate to Ashley McBryde's song, and she sings it like she wrote it.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Two Country Singers, Dan Marshall and Dakota Hayden, Compete for Final Top 24 Slot on ‘American Idol’Two Country Singers, Dan Marshall and Dakota Hayden, Compete for Final Top 24 Slot on ‘American Idol’Did the right one move on?Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Country Singers Ryleigh Madison + Noah Thompson Slay During Hollywood Week [Watch]‘American Idol': Country Singers Ryleigh Madison + Noah Thompson Slay During Hollywood Week [Watch]The new season has plenty of country.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol': Kelsie Dolin Advances at Hollywood Week With Lainey Wilson’s ‘Things a Man Oughta Know’ [Watch]‘American Idol': Kelsie Dolin Advances at Hollywood Week With Lainey Wilson’s ‘Things a Man Oughta Know’ [Watch]She was nervous, but it didn't hold her back.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Luke Bryan’s Wife Caroline Goes Undercover to Pull a Hilarious Prank on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]Luke Bryan’s Wife Caroline Goes Undercover to Pull a Hilarious Prank on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]She got him good!Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge