After Idol, he released two studio albums, the first in 2003, followed by another in 2005, as well as an acoustic EP in 2008 ...

Kelly Clarkson, who of course would go on to become the singing competition series' first winner, recalled in a new interview ...

Nearly a quarter century after Kelly Clarkson's landmark 'American Idol' win, she still hasn't told us everything.

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Auditions continue Sunday night, March 23, on "American Idol" 2025. During last week's episode, some familiar faces stopped by to help the rising stars. This included Season 19 winner Chayce ...

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American Idol is arguably television’s biggest, most influential platform for emerging artists over the past 23 years – including relatives of some very famous faces. For her actual audition ...

When “American Idol” hopeful Sophia Humbert walked into her Season 23 audition, she planned to impress the judges with a performance of Carrie Underwood’s song “Before He Cheats.” ...

American Idol and The Voice have both seen major shake-ups for their current seasons, but which show is bringing in the most viewers? The March 9 episode of Idol, which featured Part 2 of the ...

Carnie Wilson’s daughter Lola Bonfiglio is holding on for one more day after making it through the first round of auditions on “American Idol.” Bonfiglio made her “Idol” debut on Sunday ...