A ‘Real’ Country ‘American Idol’ Audition Makes Luke Bryan Do a Happy Dance [Watch]A ‘Real’ Country ‘American Idol’ Audition Makes Luke Bryan Do a Happy Dance [Watch]Colin Stough brought true-blue country roots to 'American Idol' with his Lynyrd Skynyrd cover -- and a guest appearance from his mama.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan is ‘Hooked’ on Young ‘American Idol’ Hopeful After ‘Incredible’ Audition [Watch]Luke Bryan is ‘Hooked’ on Young ‘American Idol’ Hopeful After ‘Incredible’ Audition [Watch]This 'American Idol' contestant dropped jaws with her stunning original song.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Favorite Ethan Payne Brings the Truth Home With ‘What Grandpas Are For’ [Exclusive Premiere]‘American Idol’ Favorite Ethan Payne Brings the Truth Home With ‘What Grandpas Are For’ [Exclusive Premiere]This song serves as the perfect tribute to his granddad.Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Remember Scotty McCreery’s Incredible ‘American Idol’ Audition? [Watch]Remember Scotty McCreery’s Incredible ‘American Idol’ Audition? [Watch]It's one of the standout moments from the entire history of the show. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
‘American Idol’ Contestant CJ Harris Dead at 31‘American Idol’ Contestant CJ Harris Dead at 31The country-rock singer, who once shared the Grand Ole Opry stage with Darius Rucker, died of an apparent heart attack. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
'American Idol' Finalist C.J. Harris Dies at 31'American Idol' Finalist C.J. Harris Dies at 31The Alabama native won over the hearts of Darius Rucker, Keith Urban and country fans across the world.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig
Luke Bryan and the ‘American Idol’ Judges Star in a Vegas-Themed Teaser for Season 21 [Watch]Luke Bryan and the ‘American Idol’ Judges Star in a Vegas-Themed Teaser for Season 21 [Watch]Luke Bryan + the rest of the 'Idol' judges will return for a new season in mid-February.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan and Son Bo Gave Katy Perry a ‘Country Education’ About Deer PeeLuke Bryan and Son Bo Gave Katy Perry a ‘Country Education’ About Deer PeeHe's the resident country expert on 'American Idol.' JessJess
‘American Idol’ Sets Season 21 Premiere Date‘American Idol’ Sets Season 21 Premiere Date'American Idol' Season 21 is coming very soon.Grace Lenehan VaughnGrace Lenehan Vaughn
Willie Spence’s Family Thinks They Know What Caused Fatal Car CrashWillie Spence’s Family Thinks They Know What Caused Fatal Car CrashWhat caused Willie Spence to crash has not been reported officially, but his family has a theory.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Luke Bryan Remembers ‘American Idol’ Star Willie SpenceLuke Bryan Remembers ‘American Idol’ Star Willie SpenceWillie Spence died in a car accident on Oct. 12.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Chayce Beckham Tributes ‘American Idol’ Star Willie Spence After Fatal Crash: ‘He Was a Good Sweet Soul’Chayce Beckham Tributes ‘American Idol’ Star Willie Spence After Fatal Crash: ‘He Was a Good Sweet Soul’"He was a good sweet soul."Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker