American Idol, Kiker and Garbage Man

Douglas Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' who wowed 'American Idol' judges, dies at 32
Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came back to sing with Rascal Flatts.
‘American Idol’ alum Doug Kiker was hospitalized days before death after concerned stranger called 911
“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for his health and safety when a worried good Samaritan saw the singer looking unwell on a Denver street before his death.
‘American Idol’ Singing Garbage Man Doug Kiker Dead at 32
Doug Kiker, 32, became famous after singing Rascal Flatts ' "Bless the Broken Road" on American Idol in 2020. His backstory was a big part of his audition episode. He talked about singing from the back of his garbage truck and learned how to warm up from Ryan Seacrest.
‘American Idol’ alum Doug Kiker cause of death laid bare
Doug Kiker, who was shot to fame as The Singing Garbage Man after wowing the American Idol judges in a 2020 audition, has passed away at the young age of 32.Angela Evans, the garbage
American Idol star Doug Kiker dead at 32 as The Singing Garbage Man’s cause of death remains a mystery
AN AMERICAN Idol contestant who brought the judges to tears with his superstar voice and stories of being a garbage man has died. Doug Kiker was just 32 years old when he passed away. His
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‘American Idol’ contestant Doug Kiker dead at 32
“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at 32. His sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his passing in a touching Facebook post.
Doug Kiker, singing garbage man who wowed 'America Idol' judges, dies at 32
Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family announced. He was 32. Kiker's sister, Angela Evans, broke the news in an emotional Facebook post on Wednesday.
Viral ‘American Idol’ Contestant Doug Kiker (The Rascal Flatts Singing Garbage Man) Dead At 32
Sadly, it’s been reported that Doug Kiker passed away this past Monday. The singer’s ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, told TMZ that the “Singing Garbage Man” had died, and that she was heartbroken that her kids had lost their father. As for Kiker’s cause of death, that has yet to be revealed.
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant dead at 32
Former ‘ American Idol ’ contestant, Doug Kiker, who previously worked as a garbage collector, has died. He was 32. No cause of death was given. His sister Angela announced on her Facebook page on Wednesday.
Viral ‘American Idol’ contestant dead at 32, family says
Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on "American Idol" has died, his family announced on social media. He was 32 years old.
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Doug Kiker cause of death revealed
According to People, law enforcement sources told TMZ that Kiker was rushed to the hospital after a concerned passerby called ...
New details shed light on Doug Kiker’s passing, but the full story is still unclear
Doug Kiker, a former contestant on American Idol known as “The Singing Garbage Man,” has passed away at the age of 32.  His ...
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Doug Kiker, ‘American Idol’ Season 18 Contestant and ‘Singing Garbage Man,’ Dies at 32
Doug Kiker, who was dubbed the “Singing Garbage Man” after a stunning audition ... that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker,” Evans wrote. “He was sooo loved ...