Best known for his “Bless the Broken Road” American Idol audition, Kiker won audiences’ hearts, and Perry’s, as he was dubbed “The Singing Garbage Man.” Kiker worked as a garbage ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker, who auditioned on Season 18 of the singing competition show, has died, his sister confirmed. He was 32. On March 12, Kiker’s sister, Angela Evans, posted a ...

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on Season 18 of American Idol, who brought judge Katy Perry to tears over his rendition of Rascal Flatts’ “Bless The Broken Road”, died Monday, March 10.

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sisters ...

Douglas Kiker, the “Singing Garbage Man” of “American Idol” Season 18, reportedly looked bad enough before he was hospitalized that a pedestrian who passed him on the street decided to ...

American Idol alum Doug Kiker, 32, has died. The news was confirmed on social media by his family. Fans may recognize him as "The Singing Garbage Man." "It is with a heavy heart that we have to ...

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 ...

American Idol alum Doug Kiker recently passed away at the age of 32. On Wednesday, March 12, Kiker's sisters, Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez and Angela Evans, shared the news in a heartfelt ...