Rising Stars

Reaching the Top Feels Good But Telling the Truth About the Climb Feels Like This, Jamal Roberts path to victory

Sarah Sherman

In a heartfelt interview with the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Jamal Roberts opened up about the journey that led to ...

If You’ve Ever Asked the Sky for a Break, John Foster Just Sang What You Couldn’t Say Out Loud

Dylan Kickham

It felt like you were eavesdropping on a moment you weren’t meant to hear. When John Foster sang “Mr. Weatherman” ...

Jamal Roberts Breaks Silence on American Idol Drama: The Tension with Carrie Underwood Fans Didn’t See

Sarah Sherman

Jamal Roberts became a big star on American Idol, but after he won, there was some drama. When Jamal was ...

Ever Been Through Something So Intense Together That It Made You Family? This Is What That Looks Like

Dylan Kickham

It started as a competition, now it looks more like a lifelong bond. In a short but heartfelt video, American ...

Jamal Roberts’ ‘Welcome Home’ Concert: A Night to Remember as Fans Celebrate His Triumphant Return

Michael Stevens

Jamal Roberts recently had his Welcome Home concert and it was an unforgettable night. Thousands of fans gathered to see ...

“In Color”: How John Foster Made You All Remember the People and Moments You Never Talk About

Michael Stevens

There was something in John Foster’s eyes as he stepped onto the American Idol stage for Hollywood Week. When he ...

“I Told You So”: John Foster’s Performance Hurt in All the Right Ways Because You’ve All Been There

Michael Stevens

By the time John Foster reached the Top 12, something had changed. He no longer looked like a contestant trying ...

“Tell That Angel I Love Her” Wasn’t Just a Song, It Was the Goodbye John Foster Never Got to Say

Sarah Sherman

When John Foster Benoit announced his debut at the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary show, it marked more than a ...

They Poured Everything Into “Until I Found You” Then Only One of Them Moved On

Michael Stevens

When John Foster and Clara Rae stepped onto the American Idol stage for their duet, the stakes were incredibly high. ...

The Moment Jamal Roberts Sang “HEAL” and Everyone Felt Seen for the First Time

Joanna Woodnutt

When Jamal Roberts walked onto the stage and began singing “Heal,” everything stopped. His voice was gentle but sharp, grabbing ...