Former Gadsden State Student To Appear on American Idol

GADSDEN, AL – Former Gadsden State Community College student Isaiah Moore will appear on ABC’s “American Idol” at 7 p.m. CST Sunday. The 22-year-old Springville native has gained attention for a musical journey that has led him from local stages to the …

‘American Idol’ Contestants’ Pay Will Blow Your Mind

American Idol is back, and many fans have asked if the show pays its competitors. While the winner gets money and a record deal, the other contestants must remain on location to win it all. Since they can’t work while they are there, fans wonder how they …

‘American Idol’ alum Doug Kiker was hospitalized days before death after concerned stranger called 911

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for his health and safety when a worried good Samaritan saw the singer looking unwell on a Denver street before his death. The passerby noticed Kiker – known as “The Singing Garbage Man” on the competition …

Former ‘American Idol’ contestant dead at 32

Former ‘American Idol’ contestant, Doug Kiker, who previously worked as a garbage collector, has died. He was 32. No cause of death was given. His sister Angela announced on her Facebook page on Wednesday. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce …

Doug Kiker cause of death: What did the 'American Idol' contestant who thrilled Katy Perry with his voice die of at age ...

It's not easy to make an artist of Katy Perry's stature cry just with your voice, but Doug Kiker did it on 'American Idol'. Four years after that magical moment, his family has announced his death. The cause of death is still unknown. Kiker …

‘American Idol’ to feature Alabama worship leader’s audition

After a season premiere in which one Alabama singer got a standing ovation from Lionel Richie, Sunday’s follow-up episode will feature another Alabama audition. The show’s producers have confirmed that 22-year-old Springville native Isaiah Moore will be …

Watch: 7 of the most surprising ‘American Idol’ winner auditions

It can be hard to imagine an “American Idol” winner performing anything other than a show-stopping audition. But the road to Hollywood is often paved with silly moments, defeat, and criticism, even for future winners. As auditions from Season 23 continue …

'American Idol' fans mourn viral contestant after his death at 32

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors American Idol fans are mourning the loss of Douglas Kiker, the "Singing Garbage Man" spotlighted in Season 18. "It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the …

Granite Falls 16-year-old to audition for American Idol for the first time

GRANITE FALLS, N.C. — Sixteen-year-old Carsen Webb from Granite Falls, Caldwell County, is auditioning for American Idol for the first time. Webb, a sophomore at South Caldwell High School, has dreamed of being on the show since he was eight years old. “I …

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