Ahead of the Sunday, March 23, episode of American Idol, the show released footage of an inspiring audition from Sam Sparks.

Here are three quick facts about Sam Sparks, who overcame a horrific injury to score a golden ticket on 'American Idol.' ...

An aspiring singer named Sam Sparks stunned the judges on American ... for Idol. "Now, Sam, you hang on to Malik," Richie told the singer. "'Cause every one of us needs a friend just like that." ...

He jokingly added, "Glad he didn't hurt himself, but it was just a little enjoyable." Known for his deep baritone singing voice, McCreery first found fame when he won Season 10 of American Idol in ...

From contestants who nearly botched their auditions, to folks who floored the judges, these tryouts from past "Idol" winners ...

Growing up in tiny Dardanelle, Arkansas, Sam Sparks cultivated a passion for cars at an early age. At just 15 ... said in a sneak peek of his American Idol audition. “I immediately knew that ...

S2 Winner Ruben Studdard speak onstage during the "American Idol" panel discussion at the FOX portion of the 2015 Winter TCA Tour at the Langham Huntington Hotel on January 15, 2016 in Pasadena ...

Even the "American Idol" judges are prone to mistakes. No, that's not just a reference to Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie's choice of platinum ticket winner in this week's episode ...