Douglas Kiker's inspiring American Idol journey was cut short, but his voice and story will live on after his tragic passing ...

Former ‘ American Idol ’ contestant, Doug Kiker, who previously worked as a garbage collector, has died. He was 32. No cause ...

American Idol contestant Doug Kiker has died at age 32. The singer's sister, Angela Evans, shared the news with a Facebook post on Wednesday, writing, "It is with a heavy heart that we have to ...

During Sunday's episode of "American Idol," judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan were "mortified" after contestant Sophie Powers performed a song called “STFU." ...

Doug Kiker, a contestant on 'American Idol' Season 18 who moved Katy Perry to tears in his audition, has died. He was 32.

Douglas Kiker, who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man” on “American Idol,” died at the age of 32, according to his family.

Two of the four Arizona contestants on "American Idol" Season 23 audition Sunday night. Tune in to see what they sang and ...

Freddie McClendon, an "American Idol" contestant, remembered his late father with a touching song during his audition on the ...

An “American Idol” hopeful got a second chance, thanks to her father and judge Carrie Underwood’s change of heart. During the ...

TMZ first reported that Doug, who was dubbed The Singing Garbage Man, was taken to the hospital after a concerned passerby ...

One "American Idol" contestant is turning an unthinkable tragedy into triumph. South Carolina college student Freddie McClendon, 19, auditioned with the original song "You Never Loved Him," about ...

"American Idol" alumna Jennifer Hudson encouraged a 22-year-old Baltimore singer to audition for the competition after discovering her on Instagram.