The first-time judge was booked to perform with Top 5 finalist Slater Nalley, who was eliminated before the final voting round, but returned to Idol for one more song. That song was “I’m Gonna Love ...

American Idol” crowned a season 23 winner live Sunday night on Channel 2. The top three came down to John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts. At the end of the night, Ryan Seacrest announced ...

Slater Nalley shook Cody Johnson's hand and expressed his admiration for the country star. "We just saw your [Slater] face when he [Cody] came out between those doors there and it was genuine ...

Carrie Underwood took the stage with American Idol contestant Slater Nalley to perform “I’m Gonna Love You,” her heartfelt duet with Cody Johnson, during the Idol finale on Sunday evening ...

This was the best reaction! Slater Nalley was performing with Carrie Underwood when a very special guest appeared.

While Slater Nalley didn’t make it to the top three ... Underwood for “I’m Gonna Love You,” before country singer Cody Johnson surprised a stunned Nalley on stage.