A California music teacher earned his golden ticket with a powerful rendition of Benson Boone’s song “Beautiful Things.” ...

Before the audition, his teacher told judges Lionel Richie ... I just have a story to tell and a song to sing in this competition.” “American Idol” premieres Sunday, March 5 at 8 p.m ...

Sarah Kaufenberg, choir teacher at Park Rapids Area High School, performed with the North Dakota State University Alumni Concert Choir on March 6 at Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. under the direction ...