Jimmie Allen to Mentor Contestants on Season 20 of ‘American Idol’Jimmie Allen to Mentor Contestants on Season 20 of ‘American Idol’He's sharing the gig -- which was formerly held by radio DJ Bobby Bones -- with pop star Bebe Rexha.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Carrie Underwood Tops List of Richest ‘American Idol’ AlumniCarrie Underwood Tops List of Richest ‘American Idol’ AlumniIt's not even close. JessJess
Did You Know Lady A’s Hillary Scott Almost Recorded a Carrie Underwood Megahit?Did You Know Lady A’s Hillary Scott Almost Recorded a Carrie Underwood Megahit?Sometimes things just work out the way they're supposed to. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Luke Bryan Addresses Racism + Change in Country Music: ‘These Things Take Time’Luke Bryan Addresses Racism + Change in Country Music: ‘These Things Take Time’He says "tremendous changes" are coming, but they "take time."Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Why Lauren Alaina Almost Lost Her Spot on the ‘American Idol’ FinaleWhy Lauren Alaina Almost Lost Her Spot on the ‘American Idol’ FinaleShe ultimately claimed the runner-up spot on the show, but it was a nail-biter whether or not she'd be able to perform. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Sets Season 20 Premiere Date‘American Idol’ Sets Season 20 Premiere DateThe next search for America's next superstar is almost here. So, when does Season 20 of American Idol start? JessJess
Scotty McCreery Recalls George Strait Helping Him Clinch ‘American Idol’Scotty McCreery Recalls George Strait Helping Him Clinch ‘American Idol’“George called me up," McCreery tells Taste of Country.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Kelly Clarkson Admits She Didn’t Take ‘American Idol’ Seriously at First: ‘We Thought It Was a Joke’Kelly Clarkson Admits She Didn’t Take ‘American Idol’ Seriously at First: ‘We Thought It Was a Joke’During the show's first season, no one could have predicted how big 'American Idol' would get.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan Will Return to ‘American Idol’ for Season 20Luke Bryan Will Return to ‘American Idol’ for Season 20Auditions will begin virtually this week with the start date for Season 20 still TBD.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Luke Bryan Taps Casey Bishop for a Rocking Bon Jovi Cover on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Luke Bryan Taps Casey Bishop for a Rocking Bon Jovi Cover on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Bishop was eliminated just before the finale, but she got the chance to rock again -- with help from Luke Bryan.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Chayce Beckham is Crowned the 2021 Winner of ‘American Idol’Chayce Beckham is Crowned the 2021 Winner of ‘American Idol’And the winner is...Chayce! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan Bringing Live Performance of ‘Waves’ to ‘American Idol’ This SundayLuke Bryan Bringing Live Performance of ‘Waves’ to ‘American Idol’ This SundayLuke is getting up from his judge's chair. Holly GHolly G