American Idol

El Paso's got talent, and the spotlight is shining bright as auditions for a popular singing competition are just around the corner.

Texas Panhandle singer Arieon Keller is headed to Nashville to audition live for American Idol.

Let's just say, it's not her favorite thing about the gig.

"You guys just gave me the biggest gift," Underwood said during the emotional moment.

Doug Kiker was reportedly hospitalized for days prior to his March 10 death.

The legacy of Doug Kiker, known as the "singing garbage man," lives on through fan tributes after his sudden death.

Tragic news as Doug Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' from American Idol, dies at 32.

It's not the instant ticket to fame and fortune fans might think it is.

Right after she watched herself on the premiere of 'American Idol,' one of Underwood's beloved chickens came down with a potentially deadly illness.

Underwood was a country girl, through and through -- so why didn't she choose a mainstream country hit?