“Please make welcome Cody Johnson,” she said, as the stage backdrop parted and Johnson himself walked out to join them. Read More: John Foster’s Cover of ‘Believe’ on American Idol Had His Mom in ...

American Idol” crowned a season 23 winner live Sunday night on Channel 2. The top three came down to John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts. At the end of the night, Ryan Seacrest announced ...

Cody Johnson performs onstage during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Star in Frisco (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM) During the American Idol finale, which was released ...

Carrie Underwood took the stage with American Idol contestant Slater Nalley to perform “I’m Gonna Love You,” her heartfelt duet with Cody Johnson, during the Idol finale on Sunday evening ...

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Jamal Roberts was ultimately crowned this season's American Idol champ during the finale ... Unveiled by Carrie Underwood [Pictures] Ashley McBryde, Cody Johnson to Host CMA Fest on ABC ...

As a former American Idol winner herself ... They sang a rendition of "I'm Gonna Love You," Underwood's hit duet with Cody Johnson, and Johnson himself came out as a surprise guest in the middle ...