Freddie's father's death was originally believed to be a hit-and-run accident by police investigators. In October 2024, ...

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

In a powerful audition, Freddie McClendon pays tribute to his father, who was tragically murdered, with the original song ...

A 19-year-old singer from Greenwood is vying to become the next American Idol.“You’re going to Hollywood!” It’s the four ...

American Idol's March 24, 2025, episode featured various remarkable performances. One of the participants who advanced to the ...

Davis McClendon, father of contestant Freddie McClendon, was killed by a Ford F-250 pickup truck driven by the estranged ...

In true reality TV show fashion, ABC's American Idol saved one of its best auditions for last. When 19-year-old Freddie McClendon stepped in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and ...

In a poignant showcase of talent and grief, Freddie McClendon took the stage on American Idol to pay tribute to his late father, Davis McClendon. His original song, ‘You Never Loved Him’, conveys a ...

In a heart-wrenching moment on the latest episode of American Idol, 19-year-old contestant Freddie McClendon moved both the judges and the audience to tears with his original song dedicated to his ...

On Sunday night, did you by chance hear “Freddie! Freddie! Freddie!” filling the air around Greenwood County, rising into a crescendo as Freddie McClendon walked through the doors and stood ...