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

"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a ...

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 ...

A South Carolina singer brought judge Carrie Underwood to tears with a performance celebrating his late father's life.

Archuleta reveals he got an early look at Lady Gaga's breakout hit "Just Dance" while recording his debut, "Crush," and once ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

"American Idol" is kicking off its 23rd season with a bang. During Sunday's episode of the singing competition show, judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan were left nearly ...