Noah Thompson Named Winner of ‘American Idol’ Season 20Noah Thompson Named Winner of ‘American Idol’ Season 20The winner of American Idol has officially been named! Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
HunterGirl and Luke Bryan Tackle Randy Travis’ ‘I Told You So’ on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]HunterGirl and Luke Bryan Tackle Randy Travis’ ‘I Told You So’ on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]The two traded vocals on a soaring cover of Randy Travis’ “I Told You So” as part of the three-hour American Idol Season 20 finale.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Deana Carter, Mike Parker Deliver Soulful ‘Strawberry Wine’ on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Deana Carter, Mike Parker Deliver Soulful ‘Strawberry Wine’ on ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Parker initially auditioned with the song. JessJess
Thomas Rhett, Katy Perry Bring Smash Collaboration ‘Where We Started’ to ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]Thomas Rhett, Katy Perry Bring Smash Collaboration ‘Where We Started’ to ‘American Idol’ Finale [Watch]It's the first time the song has been performed live. JessJess
Gabby Barrett Pulls Double Duty With Two ‘American Idol’ Finale Performances [Watch]Gabby Barrett Pulls Double Duty With Two ‘American Idol’ Finale Performances [Watch]Barrett performed solo, as well as with a Top 10 contestant. JessJess
Carrie Underwood Forced to Cancel ‘American Idol’ Finale Performance Due to COVID-19 ExposureCarrie Underwood Forced to Cancel ‘American Idol’ Finale Performance Due to COVID-19 ExposureHost Ryan Seacrest made the announcement live. JessJess
Luke Bryan + Other Judges Expected to Return for New Season of ‘American Idol’Luke Bryan + Other Judges Expected to Return for New Season of ‘American Idol’According to a report, the judges will return. JessJess
Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett + Gabby Barrett Will Perform During the ‘American Idol’ Season FinaleCarrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett + Gabby Barrett Will Perform During the ‘American Idol’ Season FinaleThe star-studded bill of performers for the Season 20 finale has been announced. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Carrie Underwood Coming Back to ‘American Idol’ for Top 5 EpisodeCarrie Underwood Coming Back to ‘American Idol’ for Top 5 EpisodeCarrie Underwood is returning to the show that brought her massive success. Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Issued Arrest Warrant from LSU Police Department‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Issued Arrest Warrant from LSU Police DepartmentThe singer is asking for privacy, but says he'll cooperate fully.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Gabby Barrett Heading Back to ‘American Idol,’ This Time as a MentorGabby Barrett Heading Back to ‘American Idol,’ This Time as a MentorIt'll be such a full-circle moment. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Jimmie Allen Performs Emotional ‘Down Home’ on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]Jimmie Allen Performs Emotional ‘Down Home’ on ‘American Idol’ [Watch]It's a song he wrote about his late father.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge