'American Idol':Katy Perry Dubs Cecil Ray 'Country Justin Bieber'"I think you are absolute perfection," Luke Bryan told him.Angela Stefano
'Idol' Hopeful Tom McGovern Auditions w/ a Song About JudgesHe won't be going to Hollywood, but he still called the audition experience "straight-up awesome."Angela Stefano
Luke Bryan Sought Advice From Blake, Keith Before Joining 'Idol'Shelton and Urban proved to be good sounding boards.Angela Stefano
Luke Bryan Dances With a Booty-Shaking 'American Idol' HopefulThis 'Idol' contestant's hip-shaking skills rivaled Bryan's famous dance movies!Carena Liptak
WATCH:Luke Bryan Praises 'Idol' Singer Willie Spence's 'Diamonds'Luke Bryan would later praise the singer on social media.Taste of Country
'American Idol' Auditions: Meet 'Country Version of Katy Perry'Hannah Everhart says she gets mistaken for Perry all the time, looks-wise, but their voices are certainly different.Taste of Country
'American Idol' Hopeful's Audition Leaves Luke Bryan in TearsThe country star couldn't help but get emotional at Grace Kinstler's 'American Idol' audition.Angela Stefano
WATCH: 'American Idol' Hopeful's Dad Loses His TemperThe judges didn't think Danica Steakley was quite ready for the big time, but her dad's on-air meltdown proved he disagreed! Taste of Country
Maren Morris, Kane Brown + More Country Stars Rejected By ‘Idol'Can you imagine turning down some of country music's most well-known names for a spot in a singing competition? Courtney Carr
‘American Idol’ Contestants Then + Now: See the Comparison PhotosFor some, it's been almost 20 years!Courtney Carr