A 19-year-old singer from Greenwood is vying to become to the next American Idol. "You’re going to Hollywood!” It’s the four words most singers only dream of, but for Freddie McClendon, that dream has ...

On Sunday night, did you by chance hear “Freddie! Freddie! Freddie!” filling the air around Greenwood County, rising into a crescendo as Freddie McClendon walked through the doors and stood ...

The brothers of Chadwick Boseman speak about the award-winning actor's impact on the Anderson County community. The ...

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

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

Freddie's father's death was originally believed to be a hit-and-run accident by police investigators. In October 2024, ...

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

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

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

Freddie McClendon penned and performed a song for his late father, Davis McClendon, who was the victim of a 2023 true crime ...

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

Freddie McClendon put his father’s tragic story into a song. During his audition on American Idol, the 19-year-old moved judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie with an original song ...