Some American Idol winners became superstars, while others faded from the spotlight. Here's what happened to those who ...

From contestants who nearly botched their auditions, to folks who floored the judges, these tryouts from past "Idol" winners ...

Season 8 winner Kris Allen has a handful of charting songs to his name, but the carefree “Live Like We’re Dying” stands out ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at 32. His sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his passing in a touching Facebook post.

According to Richard Rushfield’s book American Idol: The Untold Story, some contestants have to drop ... However, those who make it past the auditions and onto the show are compensated for ...

Douglas Kiker, a former contestant on “American Idol” who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died at the age of 32, reports say. Kiker’s sister confirmed her brother’s death ...

Former American Idol contestant Doug Kiker has died. He was 32.

Sadly, it’s been reported that Doug Kiker passed away this past Monday. The singer’s ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, told TMZ that ...

Carrie Underwood was the obvious pick to join the judging panel after Katy Perry's exit, according to 'American Idol ...

On Sunday night, a new season of "American Idol" kicked off with a packed slate of auditions and a new judge on the panel.

Contestant Ian Ward, who recently made it past the first round and into ... Steve McCarron with a glimpse into his audition. American Idol airs Sunday nights on KOMO 4.

Highlights from Sunday's season premiere included Brian Littrell's son singing an original song and a high schooler who's ...