At the Charlotte auditions for 'American Idol,' tragedy turned to triumph for one contestant and his family. 27-year-old Brian Rittenberry wowed the judges with his performance, while his wife got to fulfill her wish to meet her not-so-secret crush, Keith Urban.
Making his triumphant return to the show that made him famous, rising country star Scotty McCreery was on hand on Wednesday night (Jan. 23) to help 'American Idol' kick off its twelfth season audition rounds in Charlotte, NC.
By now, you should have your calendar marked for the Wednesday, Jan. 23 episode of ABC's 'Nashville,' since superstars Brantley Gilbert and Chris Young will be making cameos as themselves while fraternizing at a party. Well, if you can't wait two more days to watch the show, then you can whet your appetite by checking out this photo of the handsome twosome from the show.
One thing’s for sure: Trace Adkins is a strong example of what tough people do -- not only in his music, but also in life. The four-time Grammy-nominated artist has seen great success as well as devastating loss -- especially the 2011 loss of his house in an electrical fire while the singer was traveling to Alaska. Since then, he has realized the necessity of making every moment count, and that includes being bluntly honest when needed.
Brandy Neelly wowed the judges on 'American Idol' with a very strong version of the Hank Williams classic 'Your Cheatin' Heart' to win her way to Hollywood -- for the second time.
Keith Urban briefly had the tables turned on him on Thursday night (Jan. 17) when a contestant auditioning for 'American Idol' got the country star to duet with her on 'Baby, It's Cold Outside.'
Seventeen-year-old country singer Mackenzie Wasner owned the Chicago auditions on the second night of the 'American Idol' premiere, easily winning her way to Hollywood Week with a stellar rendition of the Vince Gill classic 'Whenever You Come Around.'
Prepare to be blown away by the 2013 Grammy Awards. Producers have announced that country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform on the live broadcast, which already featured a diverse mix of top artists from all genres.
January 17, 2013 After vowing to never watch American Idol ever again, after taking someone who couldn't sing to save his life, William Hung, and making him a superstar (a complete slap in the face to those of us who actually can sing) last night's season premiere was no different!
Seventeen-year-old aspiring country singer Sarah Restuccio auditioned for 'American Idol' by singing Carrie Underwood's hit single 'Mama's Song,' and despite some uncertainty among the judges, she won her way to Hollywood.
