American Idol

“Cut Me Out”: John Foster’s Stand Against Netflix Divides Country Music

Rob Sheffield

More than 30 million people saw John Foster’s message in just one day. The rising country music star made a ...

That “Honky Tonk” Sound We Miss Is Back, and His Name Is John Foster

Rob Sheffield

It is not every day you get a special look at a new song before it comes out. John Foster ...

“Don’t Close Your Eyes” Like You’ve Never Heard It: John Foster Carries the Torch

Rob Sheffield

Sometimes, all it takes is one voice and one guitar to remind everyone what “country gold” really means. John Foster, ...

John Foster’s ‘Angel’ Song Was Only Half the Story

Rob Sheffield

Getting second place on American Idol is a really big deal. But for John Foster, the show was about more ...

Why Everyone Talked About a Colbert Show That Never Happened: John Foster’s Real Story

Rob Sheffield

Thousands of people talked about one big night. They said John Foster’s name lit up the screen on The Late ...

Jessica Sanchez and Jennifer Holliday Lit Up Idol With a Song That Refused to End

Alexandria Lettman

In 2012, over 21 million people tuned in to the American Idol finale, but only one moment stopped the night ...

Jelly Roll Is In His Mentor Era And We Love It 

Alexandria Lettman

Jelly Roll is stepping into American Idol’s 23rd season with a new title: Artist in Residence. The crowd is abuzz, ...

Carrie Underwood’s Full Circle: From Winning Idol to Guiding It

Rob Sheffield

Twenty years can feel like a lifetime, but for Carrie Underwood it was the distance between being a nervous farm ...

Carrie Underwood’s Full-Circle Moment at the American Idol 2025 Finale—But Will She Be Back?

Andy Frye

Carrie Underwood made headlines 20 years ago when she became America’s sweetheart and won Season 4 of American Idol. Fast ...

Jamal Roberts’ Tearful Daddy Moment Goes Viral – See Gianna’s Brave Shot Day

Andy Frye

Every parent knows that heart-squeezing moment when their child faces something scary. For American Idol fan favorite Jamal Roberts, that ...