Jada Gomez 
The American Idol Season 24 finale is shaping up to be one of the most packed nights the show has ever put on. The three judges, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, will all take the stage themselves, including a joint performance of Richie’s classic “Deep River Woman.” Watch them perform together from last … Read more
As Hannah Harper prepares for one of the biggest nights of her life on American Idol, fans are once again reminded that, behind the rising country star, is a devoted mother who has sacrificed a lot to chase this dream. Hannah has talked openly about how tough it is to be a mom while competing … Read more
Hannah Harper is taking a moment to look back on the journey that changed her life, and she says none of it would have been possible without the people from her hometown standing behind her. Ahead of the American Idol finale, Hannah returned to Willow Springs, Missouri, where thousands of fans gathered to celebrate her … Read more
As she gets closer to the American Idol finale, fan-favorite Hannah Harper is being honest about something most people don’t talk about HOW HARD IT IS WHEN STRANGERS THINK THEY ALREADY KNOW YOU Backstage footage has recently emerged ahead of the American Idol finale, in which Hannah opened up about the emotional side of her … Read more
Keyla Richardson’s hometown celebration in Pensacola just became even more special. As part of “KeylaFest,” the American Idol finalist and her son, Drew, were invited to visit Naval Air Station Pensacola, where they watched the famous Blue Angels practice in person. The emotional visit quickly became one of the most talked about moments of her … Read more
Hannah Harper’s hometown of Willow Springs is making one thing very clear. They are fully behind her. After securing a spot in the Top 3 of American Idol, Hannah returned home to a celebration that felt more like a community coming together for one of their own than a concert. Streets were packed with supporters, … Read more
Hannah Harper’s hometown visit to Willow Springs was one of the most emotional moments of this entire season. After making the Top 3, Hannah returned home to a massive parade and outdoor concert, with thousands of fans filling the streets just to welcome her back. During backstage interviews, she admitted the whole thing still feels … Read more
Faith has become one of the biggest themes of this season of American Idol, and, surprisingly, it is something all three finalists share deeply. Hannah Harper, Keyla Richardson, and Jordan McCullough may come from different backgrounds and sing in completely different styles, but many fans have noticed one thing that connects them beyond the competition: … Read more
Carrie Underwood won American Idol in 2005 as a 21-year-old farm girl from Oklahoma. Twenty years later, she sat down at the judges’ table beside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, and, according to Richie, the transition was not as smooth as it might have looked. Carrie Underwood’s Unpopular Audition In an interview on The Tonight … Read more
Keyla Richardson came home to Pensacola on May 6, and the city did not hold back. After making the Top 3 on American Idol, she walked into KeylaFest — a full day of celebrations that drew nearly 10,000 people to downtown and made clear just how much this city has invested in her run on … Read more