EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: San Antonioโs Dawson Wayne talks about his experience on โAmerican Idolโ so far
San Antonioโs Dawson Wayne sat down for an exclusive interview with KSAT days before โAmerican Idolโ fans will get to see his performance in Hawaii and will have a chance to send him to the next round.
โFiner than frog hairโ: San Antonio-area rancher charms judges, sings with Luke Bryan during โAmerican Idolโ audition
A Texas rancher recently auditioned for โAmerican Idolโ and although he isnโt heading to Hollywood, he still got to fulfill part of his country music dream โ by singing alongside Luke Bryan.
Kellyanne Conwayโs teenage daughter auditions for โAmerican Idolโ on Sundayโs premiere
Claudia Conway wants to become the next American Idol. Claudia Conway wants to become the next American Idol. The 16-year-old daughter of Donald Trumpโs former adviser Kellyanne Conway, will audition during an episode of American Idol that is set to air Sunday, Feb. 14, the show confirmed on Twitter. The new season of โAmerican Idolโ will premiere at 8/7 p.m. CT on Sunday, Feb. 14, on ABC. RELATED: Katy Perry Gets Choked Up Over Heartwarming Audition in โAmerican Idolโ Season 3 Premiere
Lebanese teen from Beirut joins global pop band
Nour Ardakani, a teenage singer from Lebanon, gives an interview to The Associated Press in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Ardakani became the latest to join a global pop band formed by Simon Fuller, the man behind the Spice Girls and American Idol, which aims to transform young unknowns into internet superstars. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)DUBAI โ A teenage singer from Lebanon this week became the latest to join a global pop band formed by Simon Fuller, the man behind the Spice Girls and โAmerican Idol,โ which aims to transform young unknowns into internet superstars. Ardakani scored the 16th spot in the band after a series of Zoom auditions from quarantine that drew talented contenders from the Middle East. The band, similar to Fullerโs previous projects in show business, represents a career kick-starting platform for those dreaming of being catapulted from obscurity to teen pop fame.
Texas American Idol auditions take place online this weekend; Heres how to reserve your spot
SAN ANTONIO No need to wait in a long line this year to try to become the next American Idol. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, auditions will take place virtually and Texas auditions are scheduled for Aug. 22. America Idol': Katy Perry and Luke Bryan join Lionel Richie for historic performance of We Are the World'If you are interested you must sign up on the American Idol website and reserve a time slot. Once registered, be sure you have a Zoom account because, on the day of the audition, you will be provided a link to get in. Apple music launching shows with Snoop Dogg, Shania TwainAnd if you miss out on the Texas auditions this weekend -- no worries -- you can register to audition on any date that works for you.
'American Idol' 2019 winner Laine Hardy diagnosed with virus
Laine Hardy, the 2019 winner of American Idol, says he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 but his symptoms are mild and he is recovering under home quarantine. This wasnt what I expected on the first day of summer, the 19-year-old singer from Livingston, Louisiana, wrote on his Facebook page and on Instagram. My doctor confirmed I have Coronavirus, but my symptoms are mild." Hardy also recently completed a virtual tour that was watched by more than 2 million viewers. Acoustic versions of his new songs Ground I Grew Up On and Let There Be Country will debut on Friday.
Katy Perry Jokes About 'Social Distancing' With 'American Idol' Judges: 'If We Don't Laugh We Cry'
Katy Perry is keeping her sense of humor amid the coronavirus scare. However, given the current context of coronavirus concerns, Perry couldn't help but address the closeness while sharing a clip of the moment to Twitter. Ration your [popcorn emoji] and cozy up to the [television emoji], six feet away preferred," Perry wrote, adding "(If we donโt laugh, we cry)." RELATED CONTENT:Pregnant Katy Perry Heads Home to be With Orlando Bloom Amid Coronavirus OutbreakKaty Perry Admits She 'Wasn't Ready' to Have Kids a Couple Years AgoKaty Perry Shares Pregnancy News With Fellow 'American Idol' Judges: Watch! Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and More Celebs Send Encouraging Words to Fans Amid Coronavirus Fears