Freddie: The American Idol Dream Shattered

1 hour ago Freddie McClendon, a 19-year-old contestant on American Idol season 23, just delivered one of the most powerful performances of the season—and the internet can’t stop talking about it. 5 hours ago An emotional moment on American Idol left both the judges and audience in tears as a contestant delivered a heartfelt tribute to his late father, Davis McClendon, who was tragically murdered in 2023.. A Song for His Father. The contestant, Freddie McClendon, performed an original song titled You Never Loved Him, shifting the focus from how his father died to. 1 day ago Tonight on a new episode of American Idol fans got to meet Freddie McClendon who sang a song for his dad, Davis McClendon, who died. So how did Freddie’s dad die in a wreck? Keep reading for the details.. Freddie McClendon’s Dad’s Story. It was revealed that in 2023, Freddie’s dad died in a car accident. He said that his mom woke him and his sister up to tell. 12 hours ago The twenty-third season of American Idol premiered on March 2, 2025, on the ABC television network. Ryan Seacrest returned as host; Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie returned as judges, along with season four winner Carrie Underwood replacing Katy Perry as a judge. 7 hours ago Freddie McClendon, a 19-year-old contestant on American Idol, delivered one of the most emotional performances of season 23 with an original song dedicated to his late father, Davis McClendon.The ...

12 hours ago American Idol Contestant Freddie McClendon Honors Father Whose Murder Became National True-Crime Obsession. Andy Swift. Mon, March 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM UTC. 2 min read. 7 hours ago American Idol season 23 aired a new episode on March 23, 2025. Among the singers who auditioned for a ticket to Hollywood was Freddie McClendon, son of Davis McClendon, who was "killed" on May 7 ...