"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a ...

The murder of American Idol contestant Freddie McClendon’s dad became a national sensation. Learn how he honored his father ...

One American Idol hopeful has found a way to chase his dreams and honor his father — all while making Carrie Underwood cry.

Freddie McClendon spoke about his father on the show. An "American Idol" contestant brought a personal story to his audition ...

Freddie McClendon, whose "Idol" audition honored his dad, said Davis McClendon was more than "just the true-crime story of the week." ...

Freddie McClendon stepped in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan and shared a song that tugged at their heartstrings.

In a powerful audition, Freddie McClendon pays tribute to his father, who was tragically murdered, with the original song ...

American Idol's March 24, 2025, episode featured various remarkable performances. One of the participants who advanced to the ...

Freddie’s father, Davis McClendon, died on May 7, 2023. Davis was 46 years old at the time of his death. His body was found ...

When Freddie McClendon, then 19 years old, took the American Idol stage in Season 23, his performance received a lot of ...

"American Idol" auditions continued in Episode 3, with standout moments like Brian Wilson's daughters singing '"Hold On" with ...