Vinings resident Slater Nalley, while performing in Hawaii on “American Idol,” felt he had a legitimate shot to win the entire show. But as the live shows began this past month, charming young ...

Season 23 of American Idol concluded on May 18th, with 27-year-old Jamal Roberts crowned the winner after 26 million votes were cast, beating out 18-year-old country singer John Foster.However, as ...

“American Idol” crowned a season 23 winner live ... the highest total ever for an “Idol” season finale on ABC. While Slater Nalley didn’t make it to the top three, the Lovett School ...

While Slater Nalley didn’t make it to the top three ... singer Cody Johnson surprised a stunned Nalley on stage. “American Idol” will return for its ninth season on ABC in 2026.

Cody Johnson performs onstage during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Star in Frisco (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM) During the American Idol finale, which was released ...

The first-time judge was booked to perform with Top 5 finalist Slater Nalley, who was eliminated ... was ultimately crowned this season's American Idol champ during the finale episode, with ...

From tearful auditions to awkward eliminations, Carrie Underwood never looked fully comfortable behind that judges’ desk ...

Slater Nalley wasn't in the top three on finale night for American Idol, but his performance may have been the most memorable of the whole show. Spoiler Alert! This article contains spoilers from ...

The winner will earn not only the title of American Idol but a career-defining ... Earlier contenders Thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley also left strong impressions—Artis with his original ...

As a former American Idol winner herself ... Underwood also performed with Top 5 finalist Slater Nalley. They sang a rendition of "I'm Gonna Love You," Underwood's hit duet with Cody Johnson ...

Gabby Simone and Mattie Pruitt were the first contestants to be eliminated from the Top 7 on May 11, while Thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley were spared until May 12. The "American Idol" finale ...