GLASGOW — "American Idol" returns for its twentieth season this Sunday, and a Barren County native will appear on the national television show.
The nursing student said she's always dreamed of joining the ranks of singers who've found success on the show. One of those artists is Carrie Underwood, a famed country music artist and Grand Ole Opry member.
American Idol Turns 20: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan on Show – The Hollywood Reporter
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.
Ahead of Idol’ s big return, its trio of judges reflect on past highlights, industry evolutions and the next 20.
Katy Perry pushed 'American Idol' contestant Grace Kinstler on what kind of album she'd make, now
In April, Grace Kinstler opened an "American Idol" episode with the song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. Few would challenge Kinstler's ability to sing the song but "American Idol" judge Katy Perry wanted the contestant to go even further.
"Who are you as an artist?" Perry asked after the performance, also saying she's "just thinking about what kind of record you're going to make after 'American Idol.'"
Ryan Seacrest Reflects on American Idol 20th Anniversary – The Hollywood Reporter
The first season stands out to me because we went on the air unknown. About midway through the season, it started to generate relatively large numbers in primetime. We were taken aback by the machine that it was becoming and the success; it was all so unknown — even to us.
I think about the impact in the music culture. I get to play songs on the radio, and there was a time when maybe music directors or program directors thought, “Oh, this is a novelty act. This is a novelty song coming from a television show, who knows if this is really a star?
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Chesterfield teen Carrie Brockwell auditions: American Idol Season 20
CHESTERFIELD - Carrie Brockwell, a sophomore at Appomattox Regional Governor's School, auditioned for American Idol. Will the fifteen-year-old receive a platinum ticket?
This year, to celebrate their twentieth season, the judges switched the traditional golden tickets for platinum, the modern-day 20th-anniversary gift.
'American Idol' 2022: New York and New Jersey contestants to watch - ABC7 New York
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Orthodox high schooler bringing her voice to 'American Idol' - South Florida Sun-Sentinel
(JTA) Could the next Jennifer Hudson or Kelly Clarkson be a senior at a Modern Orthodox high school in Los Angeles?
If Danielle Finn has her way, that's exactly what will happen when she competes on the new season of "American Idol," the popular TV singing competition that has launched the careers of pop stars including Hudson, Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.
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