American Idol has been a staple of TV for over two decades. There have been highs and lows, but these are the 10 best seasons, so far.

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Freddie McClendon spoke about his father on the show. An "American Idol" contestant brought a personal story to his audition that moved the judges Sunday night. Freddie McClendon appeared on ...

"American Idol" returns for its 23rd season on March 9, 2025. Some winners, such as new judge Carrie Underwood, have sold millions of records and won Grammys. We've ranked every winner's success ...

Sophia Humbert's and Drew Ryn's auditions will air on "American Idol" on March 23. Humbert is a recent graduate of Arizona State University; Ryn is a singer-songwriter from Chino Valley.

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 ...

Jamal Roberts, a P.E. teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, earned a golden ticket on "American Idol." Roberts impressed the judges with his soulful rendition of "Mary Jane" by Rick James.

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 ...

But 19-year-old Jamier Jones made them look easy, seamless and velvety during his Nashville audition on this season of 'American Idol.' Judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood were ...

The contestant, who passed her audition with flying colors, is also the granddaughter of a rock legend.