We search for the American Idol alums that you didn't know also started on Broadway, from Adam Lambert to Katharine McPhee.

"So I'm guessing you come from a musical family," judge Carrie Underwood asked the singer before the truth came out.

Carrie Underwood has made a name for herself in music since winning American Idol in 2005, but her impressive career and past ...

Carnie Wilson was on hand to support her daughter Lola Bonfiglio as she auditioned for American Idol. Lola, 19, reunited two-thirds of Wilson Phillips to sing Hold On for her audition.

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 ...

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 ...