american idol

American Idol is gearing up for Season 20 and, this month, producers are hosting live, virtual auditions. Here's when singers in Kentucky and Indiana can audition.

Caneyville, Kentucky's Elvie Shane, whose song "My Boy" is rising up the charts, recently joined the WBKR morning show to chat about the song, its success and what's next.

Elvie Shane potentially has a huge country hit on his hands with "My Boy." Here's a fun Throwback Thursday tribute to him. Remember when he was on American Idol?

A Marion County teen is getting a second chance on American Idol. Layla Spring, who made it to the top 12 girls in season 16, will be back for season 18 of the singing competition.

Cherri Lolley is really proud of her nephew Walker!  And why shouldn't she be.  Walker Burroughs is on the new season of American Idol and has sung his way into the Top 8.  To rally support from local AI fans, CherriCare is selling Walker Burroughs "Good Heavens" t-shirts.  Take a look!

The next Kelly Clarkson? Maybe!

Walker Burroughs auditioned for American Idol in front of Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry and he nailed it! Family watching in Owensboro were proud.

From the stage at Friday After 5 in Owensboro to the American Idol stage! Payton Taylor has a chance to win it all. Her audition date has been announced!

Last week, American Idol announced its 2018 tour, which will feature this season's Top 7 contestants and former champion .  Tickets for a variety of tour stops, including those in Nashville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati, go on sale today!

Layla Spring, who hails from Marion County, Kentucky, continues to impress the judges and the nation on the latest season of American Idol.  The former WBKR Battle for the Big O finalist has powered her way into the show's Top 24.  Last night, she took the stage and belted out Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing."  Watch!

She did it!!  Layla Spring, who is from Marion County, Kentucky, has made it to the Top 12 girls on American Idol!  Here at WBKR, we have known Layla for a couple of years now and are not surprised at all that she has powered her way onto the show.

A couple of years ago, Layla Spring showed up at the Owensboro Convention Center to audition for WBKR's Battle for the Big O competition.  She stepped to the mic and belted out one of the best versions of "Folsom Prison Blues" I have ever heard.  She qualified for the Battle finale and sang her way into the 2016 Top Five!  And, now, Layla is moving on to a bigger stage!  The Marion Count