Now, the 28-year-old singer is back in the reality competition spotlight — this time on “American Idol.” “American Idol” recently aired a brief preview of its upcoming s

Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family announced. He was 32. Kiker's sister, Angela Evans, broke the news in an emotional Facebook post on Wednesday.

An aspiring New Jersey singer impressed “American Idol” judges and even drew comparisons to songwriting legend Bob Dylan. Pat Johnson, a Stratford native, performed his original song “Need It” in front of judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on the season 23 premiere that aired Sunday night.

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sisters, Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez,

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 Lionel Richie,

Former ‘ American Idol ’ contestant, Doug Kiker, who previously worked as a garbage collector, has died. He was 32. No cause of death was given. His sister Angela announced on her Facebook page on Wednesday.

American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at the age of 32. Kiker’s sister, Angela Evans, shared the sad news on social media, writing that his death was “completely unexpected.” She shared that his loved ones need assistance to transport him to Denver and to give him a memorial.

Douglas Kiker, a former contestant on “American Idol” who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died at the age of 32, reports say. Kiker’s sister confirmed her brother’s death in a post on social media.