What inspired Luke Bryan’s biggest hits? The "American Idol" judge opens up about the personal stories behind some of his most beloved songs.

While performing during the Rose Parade, John Foster decided to honor Hank Williams by covering one of his classic songs.

In an interview with The Argonaut, Allen shared insight into his latest album, “Pole Vaulter,” which was released in August 2024. The Idol winner called the 14-track album his “best record,” adding ...

Pensacola gospel singer Keyla Richardson has auditioned for Season 24 of "American Idol." Richardson previously reached the final four on BET's gospel competition show "Sunday Best." She has also ...

Netflix is betting big on Simon Cowell, the man viewers loved to hate on “American Idol,” as he searches for the new One Direction. But it all nearly came crashing down. The music mogul, who helped ...

Cowell was a judge on the hit singing competition series from its 2002 debut through season 9 in 2010 Jack Irvin has over five years of experience working in digital journalism, and he’s worked at ...

Simon Cowell is reflecting candidly on his early years as a judge on American Idol. He acknowledged in a new interview that his sharp critiques often crossed the line. Speaking ahead of the release of ...

Simon Cowell is well aware that he gained a reputation for harsh, cutting criticism as a judge on “American Idol.” The record exec and TV personality apologized for some of his comments on the show in ...

Fans who were around for the early days of the reality television explosion in the early 2000s may recall a much more aggressive, dare we even say mean tone to some of what made it on the air. There ...

Since airing its first episode in the early 2000s, American Idol has welcomed more than just aspiring artists to the stage. Over the years, stars like Paula Abdul, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Randy ...

Simon Cowell has a few regrets. During an appearance on The New York Times' "The Interview" podcast, Cowell apologized for his famously harsh comments toward contestants when he was a judge on ...

Simon Cowell has apologized to early years American Idol contestants for “being a dick.” The music impresario and talent show judge said he was “not proud” of the way he insulted competitors on the ...