PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A brand new season of "American Idol" has begun. Judges Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan are back, and this time, they're joined by former Idol and superstar Carrie Underwood.

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas native Steven Spud Howard has been overwhelmed by the response to his recent performance of "God Bless America" at a Texas congresswoman's funeral. His phone has been ...