Tag: American Idol
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Dolly Parton Reveals Plans to Helm an ‘American Idol’-Like Series in the Future
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Since making its debut in 2002, American Idol has become one of Americans’ favorite competitive reality TV shows. The hit series debuted with Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell as judges, and today, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry carry the torch. Given the longevity of these stars’…
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‘American Idol’ Host Ryan Seacrest Teases a Season Jam-Packed with Country Singers
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American Idol fans might be pleased to know that Season 21 will be featuring a slew of budding country music artists, according to host Ryan Seacrest. The long-running competition show has sent several country stars into the world. Carrie Underwood found fame in the series and so did Lauren Alaina…
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Luke Bryan Shares New Promo For ‘American Idol’ Season 21
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With American Idol set to return in a few weeks, country music superstar Luke Bryan shares a new promo of the popular singing competition show’s season 21. In his latest Instagram post, Luke Bryan shared a snapshot of the new promo as well as a sneak peek into the upcoming…
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‘American Idol’ Season 21 Premieres Next Month: Here’s When
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American Idol’s 21st season is almost here, and now we are learning more about what we can expect when the popular reality TV singing competition series returns to the airwaves on February 19. Now the popular competition series is sending us some fun updates, including a hilarious Luke Bryan moment…
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Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie Reunite with ‘American Idol’ Star Chayce Beckham at Crash My Playa
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Following quite an exciting weekend at his annual Crash My Playa, Luke Bryan revealed he teamed up with Lionel Richie and American Idol star Chance Beckham for a performance at the event. In his latest Instagram post on Monday (January 23rd), Luke Bryan shared a series of snapshots of his…
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‘American Idol’ Star CJ Harris’ Cause of Death Revealed
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Days after it was announced that former American Idol contestant CJ Harris had passed away at the age of 31, the cause of his death has been officially revealed. According to PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirmed that CJ Harris died of a heart attack on Sunday…
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‘American Idol’ Contestant CJ Harris Dead at 31
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Another young musician gone much too soon. On Sunday, January 15th, American Idol contestant CJ Harris died at just 31 years old. Reports state the young singer seemingly succumbed to a heart attack. According to the Daily Mail, an ambulance was called to transport the American Idol contestant to a…
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‘American Idol’: Two Legends From the Competition’s Early Days Announce Major Tour
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A couple of American Idol legends, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, are headed out on a big spring 2023 tour. Both of the former contestants on the show will be playing 16 venues as part of Twenty: The Tour. It celebrates the 20th anniversary of their Idol season together. Both…
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‘American Idol’ Releases Vegas-Themed Teaser Featuring All Three Judges Ahead of Season 21 Premiere
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With Season 21 of American Idol set to premiere on February 19th, fans of the hit TV show are getting a sneak peek of what’s to come in the upcoming season with a Vegas-themed teaser featuring all three judges. In the new promo, American Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan,…
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Former ‘American Idol’ Judge Paula Abdul Called Out for Major Photoshop Flub
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Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul is causing a ruckus due to her Photoshop filter failure on Christmas Day. So, a lot of her Instagram followers were upset when Abdul, 60, shared photos of herself. Not that sharing the photos was a bad idea. But Abdul, for some reason, looked…
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Luke Bryan Says Blake Shelton Inspired Him To Do ‘American Idol’
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Country music superstar Luke Bryan was in a reflective mood earlier this month as he chose to praise good friend Blake Shelton, as opposed to gigging him. The two love to kid each other. But this time, Bryan talked big picture. He credited Shelton with a major career move. Because…
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Lauren Alaina Reveals She’s Engaged During Grand Ole Opry Performance, Brings Fiancé on Stage
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Lauren Alaina is getting hitched. The “American Idol” star dropped the exciting news on Saturday night (Nov. 19) during a performance at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry. She brought her fiancé, Cameron, up on stage, and introduced him to the crowd. “Everybody, this is my fiancé. I told him he…
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Scotty McCreery & His Wife Welcome First Child, Social Media Lights Up
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Scotty McCreery is a dad. He and his wife, Gabi, welcomed their first child. Merrick Avery McCreery was born on Monday, October 24 at 4:34 a.m. ET in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was named after Gabi’s father, Merrick Dugal III. The child will go by his middle name, Avery. Scotty…
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Scotty McCreery and His Wife Announce Birth of First Child in Sweet Photos
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It has been a massive year for American Idol alum Scotty McCreery. He’s landed two chart-topping hits from his latest record Same Truck. He’s also taken home a major honor for his work with St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Yesterday, all of that took a backseat when he became a father…
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Chayce Beckham Tributes Fellow ‘American Idol’ Finalist Willie Spence After His Death
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Chayce Beckham remembered his fellow Season 21 American Idol contestant, the late Willie Spence, in a heartbreaking social media post. Spence came in second to Beckham during last year’s competition. And while the two were each other’s biggest competitors, it didn’t stop them from becoming close friends who cheered each…
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Luke Bryan Mourns the Loss of Former ‘American Idol’ Runner Up Willie Spence
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American Idol judge Luke Bryan is remembering Willie Spence following the news that the Season 19’s runner-up tragically lost his life on Oct. 11. “Willie really did light up every room he walked into,” Bryan wrote on Twitter. “He could change the mood instantly when he started singing. He will…
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Kelly Clarkson Talks About the Battles She Faced After Her ‘American Idol’ Win
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In 2002, Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol. Almost immediately, the 20-year-old singer from Fort Worth, Texas found herself in a whole new world. She inked a deal with RCA records and started working on her debut album, Thankful which would drop the next year. Even before…
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Scotty McCreery and His Wife Gabi Prepare for ‘Eventful Fall’ Ahead of Welcoming New Baby
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On the very first day of summer (June 21), country music star Scotty McCreery shared the heartwarming news that he and his wife, Gabi, were expecting their first child. To make the announcement even more exciting, the couple had taken their time going public with their growing family, so they…
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WATCH: ‘American Idol’ Alum Scotty McCreery Plays Latest Hit ‘Damn Strait’ at ACM Party for a Cause
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Scotty McCreery is riding high these days. The American Idol alum just celebrated his fifth straight chart-topper with a number ones party in Nashville. “Damn Strait” is an ode to the King of Country Music, George Strait. On the track, the narrator laments that he can no longer listen to…
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Scotty McCreery’s Wife Reveals Photos From ‘Dreamiest Baby Shower’ for Their First Child
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Scotty McCreery and his wife Gabi are expecting their first child. It’s a boy! Friends held a baby shower for Gabi recently, and she shared photos from the “dreamiest baby shower for baby boy.” It had a big Winnie the Pooh theme; from the signs to the colors of the…
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Carrie Underwood Reflects on Journal Entry From Night She Won ‘American Idol’
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It’s been 17 years since Carrie Underwood won American Idol as a 22-year-old Okie from Muskogee and catapulted her country music career. While not every winner of the singing competition makes it big, there are some that make it really big. Underwood is the shining example of what the show…
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WATCH: Kentucky Construction Worker Nails Jason Isbell’s ‘Cover Me Up’ on ‘American Idol’
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Former construction worker Noah Thompson earned a spot in the American Idol Top 10 after nailing an old Jason Isbell country song. The fan favorite, who just turned 20-years-old, belted out a stirring rendition of “Cover Me Up,” a 2013 Isbell-written song that Morgan Wallen eventually made famous. Isbell won…
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‘American Idol’: Kenedi Anderson Shares New Song Shortly After Walking Away From Show
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Days after her sudden and shocking departure from ABC’s ‘American Idol,’ Kenedi Anderson has released a new song. According to the New York Post, Days after forgoing her “American Idol” platinum ticket, Kenedi Anderson took TikTok to share a new single that may reveal more details about her departure from…