This tragic event spiraled into a media frenzy, drawing the attention of true-crime enthusiasts across the nation. The investigation revealed that the crime was orchestrated by William "Bud" Ackerman ...

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

In a powerful audition, Freddie McClendon pays tribute to his father, who was tragically murdered, with the original song ...

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, ...

Davis McClendon, father of contestant Freddie McClendon, was killed by a Ford F-250 pickup truck driven by the estranged ...

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

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 ...

When Freddie McClendon, then 19 years old, took the American Idol stage in Season 23, his performance received a lot of ...

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