Doug Kiker, a contestant on 'American Idol' Season 18 who moved Katy Perry to tears in his audition, has died. He was 32.

The former contestant, who worked as a garbage collector, wowed judge Perry with his rendition of Rascal Flatts' "God Bless ...

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 Bryan and ...

Katy Perry served as a judge on American Idol for seven seasons before departing the show following Season 22 in 2024. She ...

Doug Kiker, an American Idol contestant who went viral after he became known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died at age 32. Kiker’s cause of death is under investigation, according to several media ...

Doug Kiker, the Alabama native and former American Idol contestant, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. His sisters, ...

He treated the photographers to his rakishly charming smile as he took his place beside Katy in front of the Vanity Fair backdrop. The party's top-flight guest list was primed for industry ...

Katy Perry served as a judge on American Idol for ... During her time on Idol, Perry only released one album. Her sixth record, Smile, came out in August 2020. ABC “I’m just trying to ...

Carrie Underwood is making her return to American Idol. After winning season 4 in 2005, she's joining Luke Bryan and Lionel ...

Why did Katy Perry leave American Idol ... During her time on Idol, Perry only released one album. Her sixth record, Smile, came out in August 2020. “I’m just trying to make space for ...