“One-onta,” repeated fellow judge Luke Bryan, cracking up. “Oh-knee, Oh-knee-onta,” he offered. As the only Alabama native on ...

But there are still folks who get stumped on a Southern name, perhaps even more hilariously so when they are caught ...

During the offseason, “Idol” producers announced that departing judge Katy Perry would be replaced by former “Idol” winner Carrie Underwood. Wright said he took that as a good omen, since it meant ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for his health and safety when a worried good Samaritan saw the singer ...

But on Sunday night's episode, 22-year-old Isaiah Moore of Oneonta, AL had all three judges crying in their pink Poppi cups ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker, who auditioned on Season 18 of the singing competition show, has died, his sister confirmed.

Doug Kiker, the American Idol singer, rose to fame with his raw talent but faced struggles before his tragic passing at 32.

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

Despite looking older than he is, 21-year-old Kam'Ron Smith is a sprinkler installer and farmer from Rocky Mount, Virginia.

After the death of an “American Idol” alum earlier this month ... Kiker, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, was a contestant during season 18 of the popular singing competition.

Douglas Kiker, a former contestant on “American Idol” who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died at the age of 32, ...

The American Idol auditions continued with more incredible performances during Sunday (March 16) night’s new episode. Unique artists from across the country performed in front of Carrie Underwood, ...