Scotty McCreery rose to fame by winning Season 10 of American Idol in 2011, with judges Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. Fellow Idol winner Carrie Underwood was just announced as a judge for the upcoming season, a role that McCreery says he likely would not be interested in if he was ever offered the position. But if he…
American Idol will launch its 23rd season in early 2025, easily becoming one of the most popular reality TV talent shows in the years since the show began. American Idol, unlike some other singing competitions, has successfully launched the careers of numerous artists, especially those within country music. Keep reading to find 11 artists who have enjoyed success in…
Carrie Underwood hasn’t even started her season as a judge on American Idol, and she is already earning praise from one of her fellow judges. Lionel Richie spoke out about Underwood joining him, along with Luke Bryan, for the upcoming season on American Idol, with Underwood taking the space left vacant when Katy Perry exited after last season. “It…
Less than a day after rumors started swirling that Carrie Underwood was returning to American Idol, the Grand Ole Opry member confirmed them herself. In a video shared on social media, Underwood reveals that she will be joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as judges on American Idol, 20 years after she became the Season 4 winner. “I remember…
Carrie Underwood got her start by winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005, and now she might be returning to the show that made her famous. Per Deadline, the 41-year-old is reportedly taking over as a judge for Katy Perry for the upcoming Season 23. Perry announced earlier this year that she was leaving after seven seasons to…
Scotty McCreery might have an entirely different career, if not for American Idol. Only 16 years old when he auditioned for the reality TV talent show, McCreery had no idea how much that one audition would change everything for him, and quickly. “It was a roller coaster,” McCreery recalls on The Jennifer Hudson Show. “One day I was bagging groceries…
13 years ago, on May 25, 2011, Scotty McCreery was crowned the Season 10 winner of American Idol. McCreery beat out fellow teen country singer, Lauren Alaina, to be crowned the champion. “It’s been a year since me and Lauren Alaina tried out,” a stunned McCreery told host Ryan Seacrest at the time. “Me and her have been together…
19 years ago, on May 25, 2005, Carrie Underwood was crowned the Season 4 winner of American Idol. The win kicked off an unbelievable career for the Oklahoma native, who remains one of the most successful American Idol contestants of all time. Underwood beat out Bo Bice to be crowned the winner. As soon as she won, an emotional…
Scotty McCreery is returning to the TV show where his career began. The singer-songwriter will perform on American Idol on Sunday, April 28, 13 years after he was crowned the Season 10 winner in 2011. McCreery announced the news on social media. I’m returning to @AmericanIdol this Sunday as a performer! Catch me on ABC or stream on Hulu! 🎤✨…
Talent clearly runs in Loretta Lynn‘s family. The country music legend’s granddaughter, Emmy Russell, recently auditioned for American Idol, impressing Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie with her performance of an original song. “Growing up, I have sang music my entire life,” Russell said. “I just love writing. I’m 24 years old, and songwriter. I love music.” Russell…
