I was armchair-quarterbacking the ninth-season opener of “American Idol ... Her name was Crystal Bowersox. Crystal and her twin brother were born in a small, rural Ohio town.

DeWyze lacked the undeniable and grit of Crystal Bowersox, who outrageously only placed second that season. The current holder of the “Idol” crown impressed on the show with his passionate ...

Crystal Bowersox, the dread-locked runner-up on Season 9 of 'American Idol' who released the country single 'Farmer's Daughter,' has confirmed that she is bisexual. Although 'American Idol ...

The disaster better known as American Idol Season 9 soldiers on. After a theme change from “Teen Idol” to “Billboard No. 1s” the contestants hit the stage this week with a ...

So when will the judges get the memo to stop hating on the contestants? Not that their dislike is entirely misplaced, but for a show as popular as American Idol is, it’s bad form to keep ...

Crystal Bowersox gestures to long-time bassist Frankie May. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER Buy This Image Crystal Bowersox performs at Monroe Community College. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER Buy This Image ...