Laine Hardy

The animated clip finds Hardy right at home.

The current champion put his shining spin on Disney Night with the rollicking "Life Is a Highway."

“They put me in the back of a cop car and the handcuffs really hurt my wrists," he says.

Hardy will perform a country-rock classic.

It was the card that declared him 'American Idol' winner that blew our feeble minds.

He's taking fans inside his life back home.

"I'm more of a traditional kind of artist ..."

The Boot is looking back at some of the top headlines from 2019.

Congratulations on your big win, Laine!

Pardi was one of a number of country stars to show up for the 'American Idol' season finale on Sunday night (May 19).