Luke Bryan

Host Ryan Seacrest announced Hannah Harper as the winner of the competition series May 11, as judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood celebrated.

May 12, 2026

Kellie Pickler came back to the ‘American Idol’ stage to duet with Hannah Harper on May 4, making a rare public appearance three years after her husband Kyle Jacobs’ death.

May 5, 2026

‘American Idol’ left fans, judges and contestants stunned as the series’ March 30 episode ended on a cliffhanger—with eliminations still hanging in the balance—due to a delay in vote counts.

March 31, 2026

Carrie Underwood shared why she and Mike Fisher wanted to raise their kids in Tennessee rather than in Los Angeles: "I learned very quickly that this is not real life."

March 27, 2026

American Idol judge Luke Bryan spoke candidly about the 2022 death of season 19 runner-up Willie Spence, explaining that the tragedy continues to resonate with him more than three years on.

March 9, 2026

Carrie Underwood had a message for American Idol fans after she was booed for her feedback to the contestants during the Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover episode.

March 3, 2026

Nearly 20 years after the death of Luke Bryan’s sister Kelly Bryan Cheshire, the country music star reflected on the tragic loss to correct “misinformation” on the internet.

October 29, 2025

Nearly 20 years the death of Luke Bryan’s sister Kelly Bryan Cheshire, he reflected on the tragic loss to correct “misinformation” about it on the internet. 

October 29, 2025

Country musician Ashley Cooke told E! News in an exclusive interview about how difficult the past year has been for her family’s health, but that she’s found comfort from fellow country stars. Ashley's new album 'Ace,' her first project in two years, is out November 14th.

October 18, 2025

American Idol judge Luke Bryan revealed he is unsure if he’ll be on the ABC singing competition series for its upcoming 24th season. 

August 1, 2025

Luke Bryan became the latest musician to be struck by a rogue object during his performance at the North Dakota State Fair July 27, during his finale performance of “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).”

July 29, 2025

Luke Bryan sarcastically asked the audience at his Greenville, South Carolina, show if anyone was there "with their secretary tonight" following Coldplay's Chris Martin's viral fan cam video.

July 18, 2025

Luke Bryan sarcastically asked the audience at his Greenville, South Carolina, show if anyone was there "with their secretary tonight" following Coldplay's Chris Martin's viral fan cam video.

July 18, 2025

'American Idol' crowned a season 23 winner May 18, with host Ryan Seacrest announcing the results after finalists John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts performed.

May 19, 2025

American Idol judge Luke Bryan reflected on his former colleague Katy Perry going to space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Space Flight and shared what the “Roar” singer said after her return to Earth. 

April 22, 2025

Jelly Roll reveals his most embarrassing moment, saying he once gambled with his bodily functions and lost during a live performance. Hear his TMI confession!

April 19, 2025

Grammy-nominated musician Jelly Roll joins the ‘American Idol’ family as their first “guest in residence,” according to ABC.

February 4, 2025

American Idol's Luke Bryan exclusively told E! News that he acts as "Uncle Luke" to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's 3-year-old daughter Daisy Dove.

November 21, 2024

American Idol judge Luke Bryan exclusively told E! News at the CMA Awards in Nashville about his advice for his new costar Carrie Underwood, who he says is doing a “great job.”

November 21, 2024

Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, Kacey Musgraves and more stars hit the red carpet for the 2024 Country Music Association Awards at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 20. See their showstopping looks!

November 21, 2024

E! News catches up with Luke Bryan at the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, and the country superstar opens up about whether he keeps in touch with his former 'American Idol' costar after her exit from the show.

November 21, 2024

After Beyoncé was seemingly shut out of the 2024 CMA Awards when she didn’t receive any nominations for Cowboy Carter, Luke Bryan shared his thoughts on the news.

October 3, 2024