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Editor’s note: This story was updated April 1, 2026, to include information about Flynn’s trial. A trial date for Caleb Flynn, the former American Idol contestant accused of killing his wife, Ashley ...

An “American Idol” contestant revealed on Monday that the superstar judge had gifted her with jewelry from Tiffany and sent ...

Underwood shocked the 'American Idol' crowd with a duet performance with Billy Idol to celebrate Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ...

On Sunday, April 5, the country star led the Rolling Hills Community Church in multiple worship songs ...

American Idol’s ninth season on ABC (and 24th overall) is beginning to wind down with the recent start of the live shows amid ...

Carrie Underwood was a recent guest on The View alongside her fellow American Idol judges and friends Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, and she got candid about parenthood. Underwood was asked if she ...

Carrie Underwood discussed singing about faith in the entertainment industry following American Idol’s 2026 'Songs of Faith' ...

For over 20 years, Carrie Underwood has faced Hollywood's many challenges. Despite the ebbs and flows throughout her career, the country music star has remained steadfast in one thing: her faith.

Carrie Underwood wears many hats, but there's one that trumps the rest. During an appearance on a recent episode of "The View," Underwood — who was joined by her fellow "American Idol" judges Luke ...

Carrie Underwood and her husband, Mike Fisher, enjoyed a rare, goal-worthy date night. Underwood, 43, and Fisher, 45, stepped out at the Nashville Predators’ home hockey game against the Montreal ...