Louisiana Native Laine Hardy Wins “American Idol”Louisiana Native Laine Hardy Wins “American Idol”This is the first time someone from Louisiana has won the top prize. Matt ParkerMatt Parker
Homecoming Parade & Concert for Laine Hardy Planned for TodayHomecoming Parade & Concert for Laine Hardy Planned for Today"American Idol" finalist Laine Hardy is back home in Livingston today for a homecoming parade and hometown concert.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Laine Hardy Makes Top 3 of American IdolLaine Hardy Makes Top 3 of American IdolThe final five contestants on "American Idol" were dwindled down to three last night and our Louisiana boy Laine Hardy made the cut.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Learn ‘American Idol’ Fan-Favorite Laine Hardy’s BackstoryLearn ‘American Idol’ Fan-Favorite Laine Hardy’s BackstoryIs he really going Hollywood with that smile of his? Hardy shares some fun personal tidbits for fans on the most recent episode of the show. Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Goes Disney With ‘Robin Hood’ Number‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Goes Disney With ‘Robin Hood’ NumberFor "Disney Night," Hardy turned a little-known ditty into a full-on swampy, rocking, foot-stomping number. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Laine Hardy Makes ‘American Idol’ Top 10 With ‘Hurricane’ [Watch]Laine Hardy Makes ‘American Idol’ Top 10 With ‘Hurricane’ [Watch]Hardy took to the stage to perform Band of Heathens' "Hurricane." Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
Katy Perry Hysterically Cries Over ‘American Idol’ ProposalKaty Perry Hysterically Cries Over ‘American Idol’ ProposalJohanna Jones got surprise proposed to during Hollywood Week on 'American Idol' and it was so sweet.Caitlyn HittCaitlyn Hitt
Krystal Montez's Niece on 'American Idol'Krystal Montez's Niece on 'American Idol'Vivian auditioned for 'American Idol' and got a Golden Ticket! Krystal MontezKrystal Montez
Two More Louisiana Singers Head to Hollywood on ‘American Idol’ Including a Familiar FaceTwo More Louisiana Singers Head to Hollywood on ‘American Idol’ Including a Familiar FaceTwo more singers from Louisiana are heading to Hollywood on American Idol.Jude WalkerJude Walker
When Does Season 17 of ‘American Idol’ Start?When Does Season 17 of ‘American Idol’ Start?So, when does the new season of American Idol start? Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
Former ‘American Idol’ Host Brian Dunkleman Fires Back After Being Shamed for Driving for UberFormer ‘American Idol’ Host Brian Dunkleman Fires Back After Being Shamed for Driving for UberFormer 'American Idol' host Brian Dunkleman is now driving for Uber -- and he's perfectly fine with that.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
‘American Idol’ Auditions Heading to Louisiana‘American Idol’ Auditions Heading to LouisianaThe second installment of the American Idol reboot is underway! Open call auditions start this month. Cillea HoughtonCillea Houghton