"American Idol" hopeful Kenedi Anderson addressed her reasons for quitting ABC's singing competition Monday night despite rave reviews for her performances from the show's star judges. The 18-year-old ...

When Kenedi Anderson performed "Applause" for her American Idol audition, judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan knew instantly she had what it takes to be a star. "I'm feeling threatened," ...

Viewers of the long-running talent show were left confused by Anderson’s absence from the latest episode. Host Ryan Seacrest eventually addressed this after her pre-recorded performance of Christina ...

"This has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but I know it’s necessary," said Anderson, 17. Kenedi Anderson, a front-runner on “American Idol" this season, is leaving the show.

Host Ryan Seacrest announced the news in a clip inserted into Monday’s episode. “You might have noticed that there was no voting information during Kenedi’s performance just now,” host Ryan Seacrest ...

Kenedi Anderson, a front-runner on “American Idol" this season, is leaving the show. Anderson, 17, announced the news Monday on Instagram, explaining that she made the decision to drop out of the ABC ...