American Idol

Kellie Pickler was in a great mood as she sat to talk to Danielle Fishel for the 'American Idol' podcast.

Country singer Zach King got cut from 'American Idol' by Luke Bryan, then ended up touring with him years later. Talk about a redemption arc.

She's back in the spotlight as she returns to 'American Idol.'

Luke Bryan's hitting a major milestone on 'American Idol' after a full decade of judging the competition.

'American Idol' runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson had an awkward encounter at a Nashville meet-and-greet that taught him an unusual lesson about personal boundaries.

The former pastor has been sentenced after a jury found him guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley. Prosecutors argued that he staged her killing to look like a home invasion.

The former worship leader called 911 and claimed an intruder had killed his wife. Now a jury has found Caleb Flynn guilty of her murder.

Phillip Phillips may be the most underrated 'American Idol' winner ever.

The singer reflects on her big win ... that she didn't really want.

Phillip Phillips showed up to American Idol with gas money from his parents and absolutely no expectation of winning the whole thing.