In a bold move, country singer Paul Jolley performed Keith Urban's hit 'Tonight I Wanna Cry' on 'American Idol' Thursday night (Feb. 21), earning a mixed reaction from the judges.
Country singer Kree Harrison sang the Patty Griffin song 'Up To the Mountain' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (Feb. 20), delivering one of the standout performances of the night that astonished the judges.
Aspiring country singer Brandy Hotard sang the Travis Tritt classic 'Anymore' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (Feb. 20), but didn't quite deliver when the pressure was on.
17-year-old country singer Jenny Beth Willis sang the Trisha Yearwood song 'Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (Feb. 20), delivering a somewhat spotty performance that didn't really do her voice justice.
Keith Urban certainly has his hands full with his fellow Season 12 'American Idol' judges, those dueling divas known as Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. But according to the country superstar's wife, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, the 'For You' singer is actually very fond of the strong-willed women.
Country singer Kree Harrison made it to the Top 40 on Season 12 of 'American Idol,' swaying the judges by singing Grace Potter's 'Stars' in memory of her departed mother.
Country singer Janelle Arthur made it one step closer to her dream of music stardom on 'American Idol' on Thursday night (Feb. 14), progressing into the Top 40 contestants by singing the Randy Travis classic 'I Told You So.'
The Dixie Chicks and Nashville songwriter Stephony Smith should be looking forward to some nice royalty checks from the 1999 song 'Sin Wagon.' Never released as an official single, the song has gone
22-year-old country singer Janelle Arthur progressed to the next round during Hollywood Week on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (Feb 13), performing the Hank Williams classic 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' to universal praise from the judges.
Aspiring country singer Micah Johnson was dealt a setback in his dreams of going pro on 'American Idol' Thursday night (Feb. 7). The 24-year-old performer washed out of Hollywood Week after singing the Randy Travis classic 'I Told You So.'
Jimmy Smith won his way to Las Vegas on 'American Idol' Thursday night (Feb. 7), singing the Fleetwood Mac classic 'Landslide' in a strong performance that demonstrated not only his vocal chops, but his poised stage presence.
22-year-old aspiring country star Paul Jolley got one step closer to his dream on Thursday night (Feb. 7), earning his way to the next round on 'American Idol' by singing Carrie Underwood's recent hit 'Blown Away' despite a bout of nerves that threatened to derail his performance.