Maren Morris, Kane Brown + More Country Stars Rejected By ‘American Idol’ [PICTURES]Maren Morris, Kane Brown + More Country Stars Rejected By ‘American Idol’ [PICTURES]Can you imagine turning down some of country music's most well-known names for a spot in a singing competition? Courtney CarrCourtney Carr
Luke Bryan’s ‘American Idol’ Focus Face Is Scaring People During AuditionsLuke Bryan’s ‘American Idol’ Focus Face Is Scaring People During Auditions"It's a negative look," Luke Bryan says.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
7 Country Artists Who Were Rejected by ‘American Idol’7 Country Artists Who Were Rejected by ‘American Idol’'Amercian Idol' has missed out on quite a few future stars over the years.Taste of Country StaffTaste of Country StaffAnnie ReuterAnnie Reuter
Where Are the ‘American Idol’ Country Finalists Now?Where Are the ‘American Idol’ Country Finalists Now?Carrie and Scotty rose to country royalty with the help of the reality show, but what about the others?Taste of Country StaffTaste of Country Staff
What Are the Country ‘American Idol’ Alumni Doing Now?What Are the Country ‘American Idol’ Alumni Doing Now?The 'Idol' judges have seen plenty of country singers audition and make their way into the pool of finalists throughout the years. Have you ever wondered what happened to some of them?Hannahlee AllersHannahlee Allers
Josh Gracin and Wife Welcome Baby BoyJosh Gracin and Wife Welcome Baby BoyAn adorable little boy named Luka arrived this week to Gracin and his wife Katie. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
‘American Idol’ Winner Phillip Phillips and Wife Hannah Welcome First Child‘American Idol’ Winner Phillip Phillips and Wife Hannah Welcome First ChildIt's a baby boy.Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
Carrie Underwood and Ryan Seacrest Recall First Meeting on ‘American Idol’ in 2005Carrie Underwood and Ryan Seacrest Recall First Meeting on ‘American Idol’ in 2005The 'American Idol' winner and host share a memory that shows off Underwood's sharply comedic talent. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Kelly Clarkson Covers Fellow ‘American Idol’ Alum Carrie Underwood’s ‘Before He Cheats’Kelly Clarkson Covers Fellow ‘American Idol’ Alum Carrie Underwood’s ‘Before He Cheats’Clarkson put her pipes to her fellow Idol star's hit "Before He Cheats" and made it even smokier then it was before! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Carrie Underwood Has One Condition for an ‘American Idol’ ReunionCarrie Underwood Has One Condition for an ‘American Idol’ ReunionThere's one thing she would NOT be on board wth. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie All Returning for ‘American Idol’ Season 3Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie All Returning for ‘American Idol’ Season 3Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will all be back for Season 3 of 'American Idol' on ABC.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
Scotty McCreery Has Wedding Advice for Future CouplesScotty McCreery Has Wedding Advice for Future CouplesHe's only been married a year, but he has some wisdom to share! Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson