american idol

That's the power of a stellar singer.

She's goin' to Hollywood! A high school student in NY earned her way onto "American Idol," and she's even featured in the promo leading up to the season premiere.

The singer placed third in the first season of the show, following champion Kelly Clarkson and runner-up Justin Guarini.

Most kids break themselves of this by age three or four. Barrett was nearly a teenager.

The group — including Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry — will all be live from their homes.

Wonder what happened to the charming trash collector? Well, for starters, he's got a nice new smile to show off!

So many shows have been impacted.

Dillon James auditioned for ‘American Idol’ with a Bob Dylan tune, and Katy Perry compared him to the multi-platinum alt-rapper.

Prestridge and husband Curt Jones form Treble Soul.

Bryan was so wowed by this singer's Creedence Clearwater Revival cover that he asked him on the spot to open for him on tour.

Doug Kiker had never performed before an audience in his life, but wowed with "Bless the Broken Road."

Carrie and Scotty rose to country royalty with the help of the reality show, but what about the others?