Doug Kiker, a contestant on 'American Idol' Season 18 who moved Katy Perry to tears in his audition, has died. He was 32.

Kiker was a contestant on ‘American Idol’ in season 18 and notably brought former judge Katy Perry to tears during his ...

Katy Perry was a judge on ‘American Idol’ for seven years until she announced she was leaving the singing competition in ...

Carrie Underwood replaced Katy as a judge on ‘American Idol,’ but some fans miss the ‘Teenage Dream’ hitmaker. Find out why ...

Doug Kiker, the American Idol singer, rose to fame with his raw talent but faced struggles before his tragic passing at 32.

America's favorite reality singing competition show has returned for Season 23. Here's how to watch the new season, with new ...

The former contestant, who worked as a garbage collector, wowed judge Perry with his rendition of Rascal Flatts' "God Bless ...

Katy Perry served as a judge on American Idol for seven seasons before departing the show following Season 22 in 2024. She ...

Doug Kiker, who was originally from Mobile, Alabama, was the father of two kids, whom he shared with Valerie Cook, his former fiancée. Kiker, who belonged to a working-class background, was a garbage ...

It's not easy to make an artist of Katy Perry's stature cry just with your voice, but Doug Kiker did it on 'American Idol'. Four years after that magical moment, his family has an ...

Underwood received rave reviews for her first episode, with many viewers taking to X to admit that they prefer her over Perry ...

Carrie Underwood is making her "American Idol" judging debut tonight. Here’s what to know about her journey on the show—and ...