Chayce Beckham has officially broken the American Idol curse with "23." The song is his first No. 1 song at country radio....Before that, the Cali-born Okie native was in a band, and he remembers being enamored by classic country music long before that

The pair strummed their guitars, belting out the song as the arena sang and clapped along....Each set was backed by Keith's full band. Behind them was a large digital board that displayed dozens of television screens.

Katy Perry will be leaving American Idol at the end of this current season — a surprise to some of her fellow judges....Bryan and Perry have developed a friendship over the years that they've worked together, he says.

the band No Doubt....Although the band would go on to be successful with the singer at the helm, she can't help but remember the sacrifices she made

The larger-than-life “Fiddle in the Band” is every bit radio- and live show-ready....band,” the Georgia native professes over foot-stomping drumbeats.

song was actually written in response to the gratitude that the Band Perry felt for all of their blessings....in Childhood Photos: WATCH: How Well Do You REALLY Know the Band Perry?

Katy Perry setup Luke Bryan on the set of American Idol by forcing him take his vitamins....Bryan yelled a big "Ow" as the IV needle is removed while Perry jokingly laughed and said, "Hold my hand."

part of her core touring band for years...."The viola is quiet," the statement reads in part. "Rest in Peace Allison you will be terribly missed."

Band New Female Artist of the Year Kassi AshtonAshley CookeHannah EllisKylie MorganMegan Moroney New Male Artist of the Year ErnestKameron...(s)]"Burn It Down," Parker McCollum (Producers: Christen Pinkston & Wesley Stebbins-Perry.

Lionel Richie and Katy Perry judge the show together....Including the upcoming season, Perry will have served as a judge on the televised singing competition for seven years.