Season 17 of American Idol concluded with Laine Hardy beating Alejandro Aranda to be named the winner. He was just 18 years old when he won the show, and he’s come a long way both professionally ...

Laine Hardy made his hometown visit as an "American Idol" finalist on May 14, 2019. Louisiana now prepares to celebrate its latest finalist, John Foster, on the same day six years later.

American Idol paved the way for reality competition shows to help everyday people achieve their ... From Kelly Clarkson to Laine Hardy. Shelby Stivale, Mariah Cooper and Sara Donnellan. May 19 ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — "American Idol" winner Laine Hardy has been arrested after being accused of putting a listening device in his ex-girlfriend's college dorm room. Louisiana State ...