Doug Kiker, who was originally from Mobile, Alabama, was the father of two kids, whom he shared with Valerie Cook, his former fiancée. Kiker, who belonged to a working-class background, was a garbage ...

Doug Kiker, the American Idol singer, rose to fame with his raw talent but faced struggles before his tragic passing at 32.

From contestants who nearly botched their auditions, to folks who floored the judges, these tryouts from past "Idol" winners ...

American Idol fans are mourning the loss of Douglas Kiker, the "Singing Garbage Man" spotlighted in Season 18.

Kiker was a contestant on ‘American Idol’ in season 18 and notably brought former judge Katy Perry to tears during his ...

America's favorite reality singing competition show has returned for Season 23. Here's how to watch the new season, with new ...

During season 18 of “American Idol,” Doug Kiker became a fan favorite when he drove then-judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition. While standing in front of Perry, and fellow judges Luke Bryan and ...

In a recent appearance on Bobby Bones' podcast "BobbyCast," Luke Bryan shared that he "stupidly" passed on the song "Sand in My Boots," which eventually went on to become a hit for Morgan Wallen.

American Idol Contestant Doug Kiker Dead at 32 'American Idol' contestant Doug Kiker has died. He was 32. The singing ...

Doug Kiker, a contestant on Season 18 of 'American Idol,' died at age 32. Here's what happened and what the singer's loved ...

Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family ...

Douglas Kiker, a viral American Idol contestant who made pop star Katy Perry emotional during his audition, passed away at ...