Season 17 of American Idol concluded with Laine Hardy beating Alejandro Aranda to be named the winner. He was just 18 years ...

Season 17 of American Idol concluded with Laine Hardy beating Alejandro Aranda to be named the winner. He was just 18 years old when he won the show, and he’s come a long way both ...

Before John Foster, 8 Louisiana singers excelled on 'American Idol,' including winner Laine Hardy Five Louisiana contestants made it to the final five — and only one other has made it to the ...

Laine Hardy went on to be the first person from Louisiana to win the televised singing competition. As the state prepares to welcome John Foster home ahead of the "American Idol" finale ...

American Idol paved the way for reality competition shows to help everyday people achieve their dreams of music stardom. The three judges reunited in September 2019 on The Kelly Clarkson Show ...

American Idol' season 23 grand finale pulled in quite a few show-stopping moments, and one of them was the surprise presence ...

After winning the inaugural title, the Texas native signed a record deal with RCA Records and released her debut album, Thankful, in 2003. Later that year, Clarkson costarred in the movie From ...

‘American Idol’ Winners: Where Are They Now? From Kelly Clarkson to Laine Hardy Season 23 crowned Jamal Roberts as its winner in May 2025. In addition to winning the $250,000, Roberts and ...

"American Idol" concluded its 23rd season on ... Stitch" remake with a cover of "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride." 18. Laine Hardy (season 17) Laine Hardy, 24, won season 17, the second of the ...