"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.

Freddie McClendon, the 19-year-old son of Davis McClendon, whose brutal 2023 murder was the subject of a recent 48 Hours episode, has become the latest American Idol contestant to be sent through to ...

Freddie McClendon, whose "Idol" audition honored his dad, said Davis McClendon was more than "just the true-crime story of the week." ...

Freddie McClendon, a 19-year-old contestant on American Idol season 23, just delivered one of the most powerful performances of the season—and the internet can’t stop ...

Freddie’s father, Davis McClendon, died on May 7, 2023. Davis was 46 years old at the time of his death. His body was found next to his wrecked car around 1 a.m. But while his death was initially ...

He said he came to "Idol" to show the world that dad Davis McClendon "was something so much bigger than just the true-crime story of the week." "He was our dad; he meant the world to us ...

Freddie McClendon, the 19-year-old son of Davis McClendon, whose brutal 2023 murder was the subject of a recent 48 Hours episode, has become the latest American Idol contestant to be sent through to ...

Freddie McClendon stepped in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan and shared a song that tugged at their heartstrings.