Sixty-two came in and now 42 will have to face off in a new head-to-head round to earn the 20 remaining spots.

Of the 62 "Idol" contenders who competed in the "showstoppers" portion of Hollywood week, only a handful learned if they ...

Four artists automatically made it to the Top 24, while 16 were eliminated, and the rest must perform again to learn their ...

Insiders said Carrie Underwood's problem is her drive for excellence and feeling the burden of holding the future of the ...

Growing up, “American Idol” hopeful Samantha Ray always had a duet partner in her sister, Taylor. And even though the Georgia ...

While many golden tickets to Hollywood were passed out, the judges also had to crush the dreams of some aspiring artists. The ...

American Idol” contestant Samantha Ray paid tribute to her late sister with an audition that brought judge Carrie Underwood ...

Samantha Ray is bringing her talents to 'American Idol,' and made Carrie Underwood cry with her emotional performance.

Perhaps Carrie Underwood should forego the mascara while serving as a judge on American Idol. The new judge found has found ...

First-time 'American Idol' judge Carrie Underwood once again grew "teary-eyed" at this contestant's emotional tribute to her ...

Samantha Ray won her 'Idol' Golden Ticket with her audition of Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance,' a tribute to her late sister.