Douglas Kiker's inspiring American Idol journey was cut short, but his voice and story will live on after his tragic passing ...

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

From contestants who nearly botched their auditions, to folks who floored the judges, these tryouts from past "Idol" winners ...

The term ‘recession pop’ is not a recognised genre; it’s a trendy name for that huge uptick in up-tempo pop that emerged ...

American Idol fans are mourning the loss of Douglas Kiker, the "Singing Garbage Man" spotlighted in Season 18.

Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family announced on social media. He was 32 years old.

During season 18 of “American Idol,” Doug Kiker became a fan favorite when he drove then-judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition. While standing in front of Perry, and fellow judges Luke Bryan and ...

In a recent appearance on Bobby Bones' podcast "BobbyCast," Luke Bryan shared that he "stupidly" passed on the song "Sand in My Boots," which eventually went on to become a hit for Morgan Wallen.

Doug Kiker, an American Idol contestant who went viral after he became known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died at age 32. Kiker’s cause of death is under investigation, according to several media ...

Doug Kiker, the Alabama native and former American Idol contestant, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. His sisters, ...

Douglas Kiker had a memorable spotlight in his 2020 'American Idol' audition at the start of Season 18, performing a cover of ...

Former “American Idol” contestant Doug Kiker, who famously wowed judge Katy Perry to the point of tears during his audition in 2020, has died at age 32.