As “ American Idol ” prepared to name the contestant who would round out this season’s top 24, Carrie Underwood got emotional. But the “Idol” judge’s emotions had more to do with the performance she ...

From platinum ticket holders to surprise picks, here are the 24 talented singers who secured a spot in the next round of ...

An aspiring preacher who won a coveted platinum ticket on American Idol has advanced to the top 24 as he has continued to ...