American Idol was unquestionably the biggest TV talent contest of the 2000's, and while it went off the air in 2016, its influence looms large in popular talent shows like The Voice. AI's success was ...

LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman put his hands on top of his head. Max Muncy slapped the dugout railing with a hearty laugh. Tommy Edman shook his head in disbelief. As 52,883 fans roared and pandemonium ...