It’s been more than five years since Samantha Diaz, who goes by the stage name Just Sam, won Season 18 of American Idol.

NEW YORK -- ABC's iconic music competition "American Idol" had its season finale Sunday night, with Chayce Beckham walking away as the winner of Season 19. Fresh off the epic grand finale, Kelly and ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former "American Idol" contestant and runner-up Willie Spence has died in a crash in Tennessee, his family confirmed to WPTV on Wednesday. He was 23. A relative of Spence's ...

American Idol winners receive a multi-album record deal, a substantial cash prize, and exclusive management with 19 ...

American Idol is still going strong, finding the best voices from across the country and giving them a shot on the national stage. From season one winner Kelly Clarkson to country queen Carrie ...

Back in the day, appearing on "American Idol" was considered a golden ticket to a career in the industry, and if you quit the show, one might argue you were throwing away your shot at fame and fortune ...

"American Idol" has set its judges for Season 24, and Carrie Underwood is coming home again – again. Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are returning as judges for the singing competition show's ...

Perry was a judge on the singing competition show from seasons 16 to 22. Katy Perry honored her seven-year journey as a judge on "American Idol" with two meaningful looks during the season 22 finale.

“American Idol” wrapped its momentous season eight on ABC Sunday night with 6.36 million Total Viewers, rising over the previous week (+21%; vs. 5.27 million) to score the show’s most-watched telecast ...