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

"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.

One American Idol hopeful has found a way to chase his dreams and honor his father — all while making Carrie Underwood cry. Freddie McClendon made quite the impression on Sunday's episode when ...

One American Idol contestant paid homage to ... ended with a moving performance from 19-year-old Freddie McClendon, whose father's murder became a true-crime obsession. On May 7, 2023, Freddie's ...

Freddie McClendon spoke about his father on the show. An "American Idol" contestant brought a personal story to his audition that moved the judges Sunday night. Freddie McClendon appeared on ...

In true reality TV show fashion, ABC's American Idol saved one of its best auditions for last. When 19-year-old Freddie McClendon stepped in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie ...

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One "American Idol" contestant is turning an unthinkable tragedy into triumph. South Carolina college student Freddie McClendon, 19, auditioned with the original song "You Never Loved Him," about ...