Carrie Underwood first shot to stardom after winning Season 4 of the Fox hit reality singing competition 'American Idol,' but she's one of just four women to have taken top honors in the show's 11-year run. At a recent press conference, the 'Blown Away' singer said she's rooting for a woman to win this season.
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood were named the top 'American Idol' earners of 2012. These two singers are a fairytale example of what can happen when your talent is portrayed on a hit television show. They won Season 1 and Season 4, respectively, and they continue to rake in the income years removed from their wins.
'American Idol' hopeful Matt Farmer is facing a lot of heat following reports that the Tulsa, Okla. native lied about injuries sustained as a military servicemen in order to advance to further rounds on the popular reality competition.
In one of the strangest auditions not only of Season 12, but in the entire history of 'American Idol,' 27-year-old Halie Hilburn sang the country classic 'I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart' on Thursday night (Jan. 31) -- accompanied by a puppet dog named Oscar.
What exactly is Keith Urban searching for as a judge during this season of 'American Idol'? Undeniable talent.
24-year-old singer Micah Johnson astonished the judges on 'American Idol' by delivering a note-perfect rendition of Zac Brown Band's 'Chicken Fried' -- despite the fact that his voice has been damaged by a surgical mistake.
Aspiring country singer Ann Difani sang the Faith Hill song 'Stronger' at the San Antonio auditions for the twelfth season of 'American Idol' Wednesday night (Jan. 30), winning her way to the next round in Hollywood with a clean, restrained interpretation that owed much to Hill's original.
Country singer Janelle Arthur earned her way to Hollywood week for the third time on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (Jan. 23), singing 'Where the Blacktop Ends' by none other than 'Idol' judge Keith Urban.
In perhaps one of the more surprising auditions so far in season 12 of 'American Idol,' a young African-American singer named Ashley Smith stunned the panel of judges by singing a note-perfect version of Carrie Underwood's hit 'Cowboy Casanova.'
A young singer named Summer Cunningham won her way to the next round on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (Jan. 23), but inadvertently touched off a fight between the judges over an offhand comment she made.
25-year-old aspiring singer Jimmy Smith used his good looks and vocal ability to win his way to a golden ticket, moving on to the next round in Hollywood on Wednesday night's (Jan. 23) episode of 'American Idol.'
At the Charlotte auditions for 'American Idol,' tragedy turned to triumph for one contestant and his family. 27-year-old Brian Rittenberry wowed the judges with his performance, while his wife got to fulfill her wish to meet her not-so-secret crush, Keith Urban.