‘American Idol’ 2019: Top 14: Part I, The Interviews – This year’s collection of top 14 finalists on American Idol returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 2 to get ready for the season 17 live shows and the final phase of the competition. Less than 24 hours later, they followed a tradition that began years ago by sitting down with Billboard in a dressing room at CBS Television City for their first in-depth interviews. As they filed in one by one from early morning to evening time, they answered questions about their earliest musical memories, their influences and their personal histories of Idol. On tonight’s broadcast, the first seven of this season’s top 14 were revealed. Here are their stories. – Read more at Billboard

Catie Turner Shares She’s in Treatment for an Eating Disorder

Catie was a finalist on last season’s American Idol.

admitting that u have a problem is the first step to getting help. i have an eating disorder, but im getting treatment and will kick its ass. thank u for all the love and support. pic.twitter.com/8CUPm7KTDx

— catie turner (@hashtagcatie) April 8, 2019

Kelly Clarkson Was Mistaken for a Seat Filler at Sunday Night’s ACMs

The greatest thing by far that happened to me tonight was being asked to move because some guy thought I was a seat filler at the ACM’s tonight ?? #CantWinEmAll ????? literally, it made my night because he was so serious, and I just politely said no hahaha!! pic.twitter.com/LuQDloKgR3

— Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) April 8, 2019

Kroeze’s voice transcends ‘The Voice’; singer embarks on small-town tour – Chris Kroeze’s magical run on NBC’s “The Voice” ended more than three months ago. But the bearded Barron native hasn’t stopped singing or strumming his guitar. And eager fans who pack venues for Kroeze’s Small Town Strong tour stops can’t seem to get enough. “Things are going super well,” Kroeze told The Country Today after a recent performance at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay. “We’re getting awesome reception at all of the shows. It’s been a ton of fun, and the people have been super nice.” – Read more at LeaderTelegram

ACM Awards 2019: Carrie Underwood Interview