Laine Hardy Returns to ‘American Idol,’ Performs ‘Life Is a Highway’Laine Hardy Returns to ‘American Idol,’ Performs ‘Life Is a Highway’The current champion put his shining spin on "Disney Night" with the rollicking "Life Is a Highway." Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Two Louisiana Hopefuls on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]Two Louisiana Hopefuls on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]Livingston's Laine Hardy won season 17 of the singing competition Stephanie CristStephanie Crist
Laine Hardy to Perform National Anthem at Saints Game on SundayLaine Hardy to Perform National Anthem at Saints Game on SundayAmerican Idol winner and Louisiana native Laine Hardy will be performing the national anthem at this Sunday's New Orleans Saints playoff game in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.Jude WalkerJude Walker
American Idol Auditions This Sunday in Baton Rouge — What You Need to Know to AuditionAmerican Idol Auditions This Sunday in Baton Rouge — What You Need to Know to AuditionAmerican Idol producers will hold preliminary open auditions at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center located at 201 Lafayette St.Jude WalkerJude Walker
American Idol Auditions Set For Baton RougeAmerican Idol Auditions Set For Baton RougeLast year's winner was from Louisiana. There's no reason why this year's American Idol can't come from Louisiana as well. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
American Idol To Hold Auditions In Baton Rouge This SummerAmerican Idol To Hold Auditions In Baton Rouge This SummerDo you think you have what it takes to be the next Laine Hardy?DJ DigitalDJ Digital
See ‘American Idol’ Champion Laine Hardy Before He Was FamousSee ‘American Idol’ Champion Laine Hardy Before He Was FamousHe was just a local singer paying his dues at the time.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
What Does Laine Hardy Get for Winning ‘American Idol’?What Does Laine Hardy Get for Winning ‘American Idol’?Times have changed.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Homecoming Parade & Concert for Laine Hardy Planned for TodayHomecoming Parade & Concert for Laine Hardy Planned for Today"American Idol" finalist Laine Hardy is back home in Livingston today for a homecoming parade and hometown concert.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Laine Hardy Makes Top 3 of American IdolLaine Hardy Makes Top 3 of American IdolThe final five contestants on "American Idol" were dwindled down to three last night and our Louisiana boy Laine Hardy made the cut.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Learn ‘American Idol’ Fan-Favorite Laine Hardy’s BackstoryLearn ‘American Idol’ Fan-Favorite Laine Hardy’s BackstoryIs he really going Hollywood with that smile of his? Hardy shares some fun personal tidbits for fans on the most recent episode of the show. Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Goes Disney With ‘Robin Hood’ Number‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Goes Disney With ‘Robin Hood’ NumberFor "Disney Night," Hardy turned a little-known ditty into a full-on swampy, rocking, foot-stomping number. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson