'American Idol' Singer Sings Straight to His Dad on Audition Week'American Idol' Singer Sings Straight to His Dad on Audition WeekCountry rocker Oliver Steele sang a Beatles cover straight to his dad in this emotional 'Idol' audition.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
'American Idol' Hopeful's Stapleton Cover Earns a Standing O 'American Idol' Hopeful's Stapleton Cover Earns a Standing O This 'American Idol' contestant knocked Luke Bryan 'Cold' with her soulful performance.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Country Standout Dubbed a 'Star' by Katy Perry‘American Idol’ Country Standout Dubbed a 'Star' by Katy PerryThis would-be Idol's powerful backstory is a tear-jerker, too.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
'American Idol' Singer Compared to Chris Stapleton Advances'American Idol' Singer Compared to Chris Stapleton AdvancesThis audition gave Luke Bryan goosebumps.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
'American Idol': Colt Glover Labeled 'Best Country Singer' So Far'American Idol': Colt Glover Labeled 'Best Country Singer' So Far'American Idol' judge Katy Perry really liked Colt Glover. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
American Idol: Cay Aliese Honors Her Late Father, 'Voice' SingerAmerican Idol: Cay Aliese Honors Her Late Father, 'Voice' SingerCay Aliese is the 24-year-old daughter of Nolan Neal, an accomplished singer and songwriter who died last summer.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
WATCH: 'American Idol' Hopeful Shares a Song Inspired By Late MomWATCH: 'American Idol' Hopeful Shares a Song Inspired By Late MomMusic has helped this 'American Idol' hopeful cope through some of his darkest times.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
'American Idol': Teenage Singer Has Emotional Reunion With Dad'American Idol': Teenage Singer Has Emotional Reunion With DadWhen it comes to American Idol, one thing is for sure: The show does not run short of fresh talent or emotional stories.Melinda LorgeMelinda Lorge
Country Music Memories: Lauren Alaina Auditions for 'Idol'Country Music Memories: Lauren Alaina Auditions for 'Idol'She was only 15 years old at the time.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
C.J. Harris, 'American Idol' Season 13 Finalist, Dies at 31C.J. Harris, 'American Idol' Season 13 Finalist, Dies at 31The Alabama native won over the hearts of Darius Rucker, Keith Urban and country fans across the world.Lorie LiebigLorie Liebig