Douglas Kiker, a contestant on Season 18 of American Idol, who brought judge Katy Perry to tears over his rendition of Rascal Flatts’ “Bless The Broken Road”, died Monday, March 10.

It comes ahead of the premiere of Season 23 of American Idol, its eighth on ABC, which launches on Sunday March 9 with a special preview following the Oscars on March 2. Underwood has had a busy ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker, who auditioned on Season 18 of the singing competition show, has died, his sister confirmed. He was 32. On March 12, Kiker’s sister, Angela Evans, posted a ...

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sisters ...

Some of the world's most iconic singers, including Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert, got their start on "American Idol," which first premiered in 2002. "20 years ago I auditioned for ...

Season 23 of "American Idol" premiered Sunday night with new judge, Carrie Underwood, and a slew of hopeful contestants. Notable auditions included Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys' Brian ...

As the final auditions before Hollywood Week unfold, American Idol hopefuls turn up the heat with electrifying performances that leave the judges stunned and eager for what’s to come.

The “American Idol” Season 23 premiere had some boy band nostalgia. Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell’s son, Baylee Littrell, auditioned for the singing competition during its season ...

American Idol alum Colin Stough is facing legal trouble. The 20-year-old musician — who was featured on season 21 of the singing competition series — was arrested and charged with a DUI ...

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