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

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

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

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

‘American Idol’ returned to ABC for its 23rd season with an exciting two-hour premiere last Sunday. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest ...

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 ...

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

"American Idol" auditions continued in Episode 3, with standout moments like Brian Wilson's daughters singing '"Hold On" with granddaughter Lola.

In years past, fans suspected that Underwood and the first American ... common,’ a source says Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are both successful American Idol winners. Underwood won season 4 and ...

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.

Since American Idol‘s very first season ... of the competition and immediately moving on to week 2. In the past, contestants with the platinum ticket were also given the first opportunity ...