Luke Bryan Defends Katy Perry Over ‘American Idol’ BacklashLuke Bryan Defends Katy Perry Over ‘American Idol’ Backlash'We're not gonna bat a thousand, as judges,' Bryan says. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Luke Bryan Says He’ll Know When It’s Time to Leave ‘American Idol’Luke Bryan Says He’ll Know When It’s Time to Leave ‘American Idol’From the sounds of it, Bryan's not ready to hang up on his 'American Idol' judging hat just yet.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Former ‘American Idol’ Winner Just Sam Back to Busking on the SubwayFormer ‘American Idol’ Winner Just Sam Back to Busking on the SubwayJust Sam also let fans know there's more to the story. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Iam Tongi Says His Brother Voted for Zachariah — Not Him — to Win ‘American Idol’Iam Tongi Says His Brother Voted for Zachariah — Not Him — to Win ‘American Idol’He says his family cheered for everyone this season. JessJess
Lainey Wilson Brings ‘Heart Like a Truck’ to the ‘American Idol’ Stage [Watch]Lainey Wilson Brings ‘Heart Like a Truck’ to the ‘American Idol’ Stage [Watch]After her performance with Jelly Roll earlier in the show, Lainey Wilson returned to the American Idol stage.Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Iam Tongi + James Blunt Leave the Whole Room in Tears on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Iam Tongi + James Blunt Leave the Whole Room in Tears on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]This emotional duet was a full-circle moment for Tongi.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol': Iam Tongi Delivers Emotional Cover of Keith Urban’s ‘Making Memories of Us’ [Watch]‘American Idol': Iam Tongi Delivers Emotional Cover of Keith Urban’s ‘Making Memories of Us’ [Watch]Tongi says anytime he hears Urban sing, it reminds him of his late father.Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Jelly Roll Rocks ‘American Idol’ Finale With Lainey Wilson + Oliver Steele [Watch]Jelly Roll Rocks ‘American Idol’ Finale With Lainey Wilson + Oliver Steele [Watch]He really brought the energy.Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
'American Idol' Crowns Winner'American Idol' Crowns WinnerThere's a new winner!Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
‘American Idol': Luke Bryan Joins Country Standout Colin Stough for a Conway Twitty Classic [Watch]‘American Idol': Luke Bryan Joins Country Standout Colin Stough for a Conway Twitty Classic [Watch]They shared a special bond throughout the season.Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Keith Urban Returns to ‘American Idol’ Stage With Fun ‘Wild Hearts’ [Watch]Keith Urban Returns to ‘American Idol’ Stage With Fun ‘Wild Hearts’ [Watch]Keith Urban made a triumphant return to the American Idol stage!Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
‘American Idol': Colin Stough’s Changes to ‘Stupid Boy’ Really Impress Keith Urban [Watch]‘American Idol': Colin Stough’s Changes to ‘Stupid Boy’ Really Impress Keith Urban [Watch]Colin Stough wasn’t shy sharing how he felt about Urban coming by to lend a hand.Courtney CarrCourtney Carr