*Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter served up her musical talents when she auditioned for “American Idol” during Sunday’s episode. “Stop right there. That is your grandma?” said Richie before revealing ...

With 55 hopefuls left after the previous Duets round, it was time for the Showstoppers, the final deciding factor for would who duke it out for the American Idol title. The Showstopper performances ...

On the July 23 episode of “America’s Got Talent” Season 19, judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara will meet Brooke Bailey, a young singer who takes on a classic Aretha ...

"American Idol" contestant Julia Gagnon did "something big" in her audition that she dedicated to her birth mom. Gagnon auditioned for the singing competition in an episode that aired March 24, when ...

Wé Ani’s talent was never in doubt, but the “American Idol” contestant from New Jersey put on a master class in Sunday’s episode. She placed third on NBC’s “The Voice” seven years ago. Now, Ani, who ...

Hannah Huston, the Arnold Elementary preschool teacher and Grand Island native, brought down the house Tuesday night with her performance of Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way” during the final 10 ...

Cissy Houston has died at the age of 91. She was a celebrated soul and gospel singer and part of an extraordinary family of musicians. Brandon Gates has our remembrance. BRANDON GATES, BYLINE: I love ...

Born in Memphis and raised in Detroit by her devoutly Christian father, Reverend C.L. Franklin, Aretha Franklin had a troubled childhood. She fell pregnant at 12 and was the mother of two sons by the ...

The competition is heating up on Season 21 of ABC's hit singing competition show "American Idol," as the judges choose which contestants will head to Hawaii for the next round of performances. Among ...