New details are being shared about the death of one-time American Idol hopeful Doug Kiker. Police say a passerby was so concerned by the 32-year-old's appearance that they called 911. During that call ...

During season 18 of “American Idol,” Doug Kiker became a fan favorite when he drove then-judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition. While standing in front of Perry, and fellow judges Luke Bryan and ...

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on Season 18 of American Idol, who brought judge Katy Perry to tears over his rendition of Rascal Flatts’ “Bless The Broken Road”, died Monday, March 10. He was 32. The ...

Doug Kiker's friends and family now know how the popular American Idol singer died. "The singing garbage man" — as the show tabbed him — was hospitalized in early March and died several days later.