Lee DeWyze (season ... chart success. David Cook won the battle of the Davids during season seven in 2008. Cook bested David Archuleta to become the seventh "American Idol" champ.

Caleb Lee Hutchinson told Business Insider he auditioned for "The Voice" at age 15. Although he didn't get any chair turns, he decided to try out for "American Idol" a few years later when the ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at 32. His sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his passing in a touching Facebook post. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of ...

Valerie Cook. Kiker, an Alabama sanitation worker who was nicknamed “The Singing Garbage Man,” appeared on season 18 of “American Idol” in 2020. His audition in the premiere went viral ...

(NEXSTAR) – Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family announced on social media. His sister, Angela Evans ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for ... His ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, told TMZ she’s upset that her kids lost their father. His brother shared an emotional statement on ...

"American Idol" is back for another season of starry-eyed musicians vying for a chance to make their dreams come true. Some of the world's most iconic singers, including Carrie Underwood ...

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell rose to the spotlight in 2024 with a spot on American Idol. During her time on the show, she established her own voice with original performances ...

Katy Perry announced in February 2024 that she was leaving ‘American Idol’ after her seven-season run as a judge Disney/Eric McCandless Katy Perry has said goodbye to American Idol.

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sisters ...