In a heart-wrenching moment on the latest episode of American Idol, 19-year-old contestant Freddie McClendon moved both the judges and the audience to tears with his original song dedicated to his ...

Among the singers who auditioned for a ticket to Hollywood was Freddie McClendon, son of Davis McClendon ... moved the panelists with his emotional tribute to his late father.

"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.

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

On May 7, 2023, Freddie's father, Davis McClendon, was discovered on the side of a road in Greenwood, South Carolina, after becoming trapped between his own car and another vehicle. Following an ...

Davis McClendon was killed on 7 May 2023 in Greenwood ... Still, it was McClendon’s tribute that provided the night’s most powerful storytelling. The segment has sparked conversation online ...

Freddie McClendon confirmed on Instagram that his audition will be airing during the Sunday, March 23, episode, and he has quite a story to tell. Freddie’s father, Davis McClendon, died on May 7 ...

He said he came to "Idol" to show the world that dad Davis McClendon "was something so much bigger than just the true-crime story of the week." "He was our dad; he meant the world to us ...