However, as most Idol fans know, not winning the competition doesn't mean the end of a music career. Just take a look at ...

Vinings resident Slater Nalley, while performing in Hawaii on “American Idol,” felt he had a legitimate shot to win the entire show. But as the live shows began this past month, charming young ...

“American Idol” crowned a season 23 winner live ... the highest total ever for an “Idol” season finale on ABC. While Slater Nalley didn’t make it to the top three, the Lovett School ...

While Slater Nalley didn’t make it to the top three ... singer Cody Johnson surprised a stunned Nalley on stage. “American Idol” will return for its ninth season on ABC in 2026.

Cody Johnson performs onstage during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Star in Frisco (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM) During the American Idol finale, which was released ...

The first-time judge was booked to perform with Top 5 finalist Slater Nalley, who was eliminated ... was ultimately crowned this season's American Idol champ during the finale episode, with ...

Maoli signs with WME, Matt Stell inks with Endurance for recordings and more artist signings, including Slater Nalley and ...

The live finale of American Idol Season 23 begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday, May 18, and will run for three hours. Viewers will be able to cast their votes during the broadcast, and the winner ...

America's search for its next "Idol" will end May 18 after the Top 3 contestants perform for the last time. Here's how to watch the Season 23 finale.

Slater Nalley wasn't in the top three on finale night for American Idol, but his performance may have been the most memorable of the whole show. Spoiler Alert! This article contains spoilers from ...

The winner will earn not only the title of American Idol but a career-defining ... Earlier contenders Thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley also left strong impressions—Artis with his original ...