Spence tragically passed away at the age of 23 from injuries he sustained in a car accident in Tennessee on Oct. 11, 2022.

"American Idol" judge Luke Bryan is opening up about the passing of former runner up Willie Spence still impacts him.

American Idol judge Luke Bryan spoke candidly about the 2022 death of season 19 runner-up Willie Spence, explaining that the tragedy continues to resonate with him more than three years on.

Before appearing on Season 24 of ‘American Idol’ contestant Sheldon Riley had already competed on franchises like ‘X Factor,’ ‘The Voice’ & ‘AGT.’ ...

Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House. Until Thursday, the global soccer superstar ...

Chloe Lauren sang Adele's "Hello" on 'American Idol' on Monday, March 9 ...

In an emotional episode, Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan revealed the Top 20, while an audience vote named platinum-ticket winners.

"American Idol" introduces the 'Ohana Round, where the top 30 contestants perform in a more intimate setting with influencers ...

American Idol season 24 revealed its Top 20 after the Ohana Round in Hawaii, with Jordan McCullough, Brooks, and Kyndal ...

Turning milestones into music history, Carrie Underwood’s career sparkles with hits that shaped country for a generation. Some tracks turned her American Idol victory into lasting superstardom. When ...

Chris Tungseth’s future on “American Idol” now lies in the hands of viewers. In the last minutes of the March 8 episode, fans learned the Fergus Falls construction worker had made it to the top 20.

Two beloved "American Idol" alums from separate seasons will team up on the next episode for a special 2026 performance.