Noah Orion Brings Rock ‘n’ Roll Energy to American Idol Auditions If judge Carrie Underwood has her way, this season of American Idol will feature a few rockers in the Class of ’26—and one strong contender may be Noah Orion, lead singer of the band Wall of Sound. ABC gave fans an exclusive first look … Read more
Braden Rumfelt, a 22-year-old substitute teacher from Murphy, North Carolina, had once dreamed of a professional sports career. Encouraged by his father, Braden’s plans were derailed by a congenital leg condition and multiple surgeries. “Going into high school, I started having knee pain in both legs. I found out I have a congenital issue—my legs … Read more
Season 29 of The Voice is almost here—and it promises to be unlike anything fans have seen before. Following the crowning of Season 28’s winner in December, NBC has announced that the new season, titled Battle of Champions, will premiere on February 23. This season brings back three fan-favorite coaches—Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John … Read more
Hannah Harper left the judges—and especially Carrie Underwood—in tears during her audition on the February 2 episode of American Idol. Harper, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom from Willow Springs, Missouri, performed an original song titled “String Cheese,” inspired by her personal battle with postpartum depression. Before Harper began singing, Underwood, 42, praised her unique style. “You’re, … Read more
From sleeping in his car after losing his father to standing beneath the brightest lights in music, Alex Warren’s journey to the Grammy stage is one shaped by loss, survival, and relentless perseverance. At just 25 years old, Warren stepped onto the stage at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards carrying far more than pre-performance nerves. … Read more
American Idol may have just discovered its next breakout star. During the February 2 episode, 24-year-old Makiyah, a bank employee from Arkansas, left judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood in awe with a show-stopping audition that instantly set her apart. Before taking the stage, Makiyah shared that most of her singing happens in … Read more
The Voice is returning for Season 29—but fans should be ready for a very different competition. Officially titled The Voice: Battle of Champions, the new season introduces a revamped format, a reduced coaching panel, returning contestants, and a live in-studio voting element. With major changes across the board, Season 29 aims to raise the stakes … Read more
Hannah Harper’s understated kitchen performance of Lee Ann Womack’s “If You’re Ever Down in Dallas” has quietly become one of the most talked-about moments connected to American Idol this season. Recorded casually while she sat at her kitchen counter, the video spread rapidly across social media—not because of big vocals or polished production, but because … Read more
Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend are stepping back into the spotlight—and they’re more competitive than ever. PEOPLE has unveiled the official trailer for Season 29 of The Voice, titled The Voice: Battle of Champions, offering fans a first look at the revamped competition ahead of its February 23 premiere on NBC. The new … Read more
Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend are back in their red chairs—and this time, they’re not holding back. NBC has released the official trailer for Season 29 of The Voice, aptly titled The Voice: Battle of Champions, and it makes one thing clear: the competition is fiercer than ever. PEOPLE exclusively debuted the first … Read more