Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan Says Katy Perry’s ‘American Idol’ Exit Wasn’t a “Huge Shock”
In a new interview, Luke Bryan confirmed he had an inkling Katy Perry would be leaving American Idol this year. While appearing on a recent edition of the syndicated radio show Taste of Country Nights, Bryan said, “I had heard whispers that she was thinking about it, it wasn’t like a huge shock.” Referring to […]
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‘Bachelor’ Meets ‘American Idol’ as Juan Pablo Galavis’ Daughter Auditions for the Judges
The daughter of former Bachelor star Juan Pablo Galavis is now an American Idol contestant. Camila Galavis, who was 4 when her father starred on the ABC reality show, is now a freshman in high school and auditioned on Sunday night’s episode of the network’s singing competition for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel […]
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CMA Awards: Lainey Wilson Owns the Night; Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman Win for “Fast Car”
Teary-eyed and shaking onstage, breakthrough singer Lainey Wilson won entertainer of the year at the CMA Awards — solidifying her spot as the darling of country music and potential multiple Grammy nominee; Grammy nominations will be unveiled Friday. Wilson beat out Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen and last year’s champ, Luke Combs, to win […]
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Peyton Manning, Luke Bryan to Return as Hosts of 2023 CMA Awards
Peyton Manning is returning to host the 2023 Country Music Association Awards with Luke Bryan. The 57th annual show will air live Nov. 8 on ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Nominees and performers will be announced at a later date. Manning and Bryan hosted last year’s show, where Luke Combs was named entertainer […]
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Luke Bryan Defends Welcoming “Polarizing Figure” Ron DeSantis to the Stage at Florida Concert
Luke Bryan responded to a wave of criticism he’s received for warmly welcoming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to his stage Friday night. The country star and American Idol judge brought out DeSantis in front of a Jacksonville, Florida, crowd, on a stop on his Raised Up Right Tour. In footage from the concert, DeSantis is […]
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Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning Set to Host CMA Awards
Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning are teaming up to host the 56th annual CMA Awards. The Country Music Association and ABC announced Monday that Bryan will host for his second consecutive year, while NFL legend Manning is a first-time host. Bryan has had plenty of his own awards success as a country singer and is […]
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The Real Way to Win ‘American Idol’ Is by Not Even Winning
“If you asked me season one, I’d say that’s what you’re playing for, that’s why you’re auditioning. You want to be the winner, of course … why would it be anything else?” says Ryan Seacrest, reflecting on American Idol’s race to the top spot these past 20 years. “Looking back, that’s so far from the […]
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‘American Idol’ at 20: “Name One Person That’s Come Off of Another Competition Show”
On June 11, 2002, American Idol premiered its first season on Fox — crowning champion Kelly Clarkson, igniting the reality competition show genre and breaking new technological ground as co-host Ryan Seacrest taught America how to text in their votes. Times change. Reality competitions litter the dial — on broadcast and streaming — but none […]
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Paula Abdul to Judge ‘American Idol’ as Luke Bryan Tests Positive for COVID
Monday's live show will mark Abdul's first appearance on the show since it moved to ABC.
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‘American Idol’ Locks In Judges and Host for Fourth Season on ABC
ABC has secured Ryan Seacrest and its current roster of American Idol judges for the singing competition's fourth season on the network.
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‘American Idol’: Top 11 Revealed
Following last week’s top 20 performances filmed in the contestants’ homes, the pool was chopped in half on Sunday night. The top 10 voted through by viewers had to sing virtual, at-home performances again, and judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie provided remote feedback. The judges also opted to use their one save of the season to form a top 11.
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‘American Idol’: Top 40 Showcases Begin
The Top 40 contestants of 'American Idol' traveled to Hawaii with judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and host Ryan Seacrest to perform in a prerecorded episode of performances. The judges had to narrow the pool down to a Top 20, and the episode has been split into two parts.
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