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• Addis native 'American Idol' contestant in Top 3 returning home for WBR parade, Plaquemine concert Play Video

  May 12, 2025 10:15 PM

  ADDIS - "American Idol" contestant John Foster is coming home to West Baton Rouge Parish after advancing to the Top 3 and will be met with a parade in his hometown. The Brusly High graduate advanced to the final three during Monday night's show where he sang "The Bare... more »

• Two LSU students compete in 'American Idol' Top 24 on WBRZ; WBR native sings 'Callin' Baton Rouge' Play Video

  April 14, 2025 7:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two young musicians with connections to the capital region are finalists on the 23rd season of "American Idol." West Baton Rouge Parish native John Foster, 18, and LSU Online student Baylee Littrell, 22, both made their way to the top 24 contestants on the singing competition... more »

• American Idol makes its way to the capital region for first round of auditions Play Video

  August 15, 2024 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The first round of virtual American Idol auditions made their way to the capital region this week. Addis native Dylan Reaux has a dream as big as the Mississippi River to be a contestant on American Idol. That is why he went through the first round... more »

• American Idol seeks Louisiana singers in 'Idol Across America' virtual audition tour

  July 31, 2024 2:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — American Idol showrunners are hosting virtual open-call auditions for any singers in Louisiana hopeful of making their way to Hollywood. Virtual Zoom auditions will be held with Idol producers on August 12. It's one of the first five calls that are part of the "Idol Across... more »

• American Idol winner Laine Hardy to hold "a night of new music" Thursday

  September 16, 2020 6:39 AM

  Laine Hardy, the Livingston native who won American Idol in 2019, may be avoiding crowds due to COVID-19, but he's still keeping country music fans happy with virtual concerts. Hardy's next online performance is scheduled to take place Thursday at 7:30 p.m., with tickets set at a price of... more »

• Laine Hardy to perform National Anthem for upcoming NASCAR race

  August 6, 2020 11:16 AM

  One of Louisiana's most recognized artists has been selected to sing the National Anthem for Sunday's (August 9) upcoming NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Laine Hardy, a native of Livingston and graduate of French Settlement School who has been making waves in the music... more »

• American Idol winner and Livingston Parish native Laine Hardy tests positive for COVID-19

  June 21, 2020 10:43 PM

  The 2019 American Idol winner, Laine Hardy, has tested positive for the coronavirus. On Sunday night in an Instagram post Hardy announced that his doctor confirmed he contracted the virus saying: "This wasn't what I expected on the first day of summer. My doctor confirmed I have coronavirus,... more »

• One Louisiana native is going to Hollywood on American Idol Play Video

  February 24, 2020 1:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Another local star up for the running to win American idol. He's gifted with a voice that will touch your soul and his name is Jovin Webb. Webb grew up singing in church and at school talent shows. "Did my first talent show at St. Amant... more »

• Laine Hardy to perform national anthem at Saints-Vikings game, Sunday

  January 1, 2020 1:41 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Baton Rouge native and American Idol winner, Laine Hardy , is all set to perform the national anthem before kickoff at the Saints-Vikings playoff game in New Orleans, Sunday. The 19-year-old singer's representative confirmed the news Wednesday morning. On New Year's Eve, Hardy took to... more »

• 'Laine Hardy Day': Livingston Parish hosts parade, concert for 'American Idol' finalist Play Video

  May 10, 2019 4:37 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Livingston Parish native Laine Hardy is advancing to next week's finale as part of American Idol's top 3. Ahead of the final episode, Hardy returned to Louisiana for some festivities, including a meeting Tuesday morning with Governor John Bel Edwards in Baton Rouge. During the meeting, Edwards... more »

• Family cheers on Livingston Parish American Idol star Play Video

  April 22, 2019 11:36 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - The country singing, guitar playing, French Settlement High graduate, 18-year-old Laine Hardy is now one of the top 8 contestants on ABC's American Idol. Monday night the show featured Hardy and his Louisiana upbringing as family watched at home. "From last year to this time, he's... more »

• Ryan Seacrest returns to host 'American Idol' on ABC

  July 20, 2017 2:02 PM

  Ryan Seacrest is confirmed to return as the host of the iconic music competition series, "American Idol." He announced his return on Thursday on "Live with Kelly and Ryan." Seacrest had a long run with the series serving as host for the franchise since it started... more »