When “American Idol” contestant Mattie Pruitt met Miranda Lambert — this week’s guest mentor and performer — she said was so excited that she wanted to cry.

S eason 23 of American Idol is extremely close to naming its winner as the remaining Top 8 took the stage for the "Judge's Song Contest" night on May 5th. The episode saw the cont ...

This was a pinch-us moment. It’s our favorite song and has so much meaning to both of us,” Lovato said of first-dance ...

When “American Idol” contestant Mattie Pruitt met Miranda Lambert — this week’s guest mentor and performer — she said was so excited that she wanted to cry. Fast forward to her performan ...

John Foster’s first post- American Idol isn’t taking him far from the competition. He’ll join other Idol alums in a free ...

During her American Idol audition, Mattie Pruitt stunned judges when she revealed she was only 15. Celebrating her 16th birthday on set, the Tennessee native easily moved through the rounds on ...

American Idol finalist Mattie Pruitt got some pretty good advice before she sang Miranda Lambert's "The House That Built Me" on Sunday night (May 4). Lambert was there to coach her through ...

America's search for its next "Idol" will end May 18 after the Top 3 contestants perform for the last time. Here's how to ...

Taking a leaf out of her mentor’s book, American Idol star Mattie Pruitt delivered an unbelievable cover of Lambert’s sentimental 2009 hit “The House That Built Me.” Ahead of Sunday’s ...

The Top 7 were announced on "American Idol" Monday night, May 5. Here's when "American Idol" comes on, how to vote and when ...

Slater Nalley and Thunderstorm Artis were eliminated on May 12th, while Mattie Pruitt and Gabby Samone were eliminated on May 11th. The three-hour live finale airs May 18th at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Mattie Pruitt and Josh King didn't earn enough votes for the Top 6. After Richie and Bryan conferred in a brief whispered conversation, they came to a ...