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Miss. America 2016 Betty Maxwell is ready for her next crown.

Viva Las Vegas! The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards comes to Sin City on Sunday, March 7, to honor the brightest stars in the genre, and the full list of nominees and winners is jam-packed with celebs.

“American Idol” is welcoming one of the most mellow contestants in the history of the show.

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, but this aspiring singer did it.On Sunday's , the judges are left speechless when they meet contestant Kenedi Anderson. In ET's exclusive sneak peek from Part 2 of the auditions, at first Perry, Richie and Bryan think nothing of her audition.

American Idol. “I was really close to my grandma,” she said in an introduction clip of herself. “I got to see her all the time.

Aretha Franklin's granddaughter Grace Franklin auditioned for American Idol yet did not receive a ticket to Hollywood despite heavy campaigning from Katy Perry.The 15-year-old performed Killing Me Softly With His Song and her grandmother's song, Ain't No Way, but still failed to persuade judges Lionel Richie, 72, and Luke Bryan, 45.Perry, 37, pushed her fellow judges to consider Franklin and even walked off the set when her co-stars voted against moving the teen forward.Yet Richie urged Franklin to continue working on her craft and return for another shot. Musical legacy: Aretha Franklin's granddaughter Grace Franklin auditioned for American Idol yet did not receive a ticket to Hollywood despite heavy campaigning from Katy PerryWhen Franklin introduced herself and unveiled her heritage, the judges were definitely impressed.'Stop right there! That's your grandma!?' Richie said.

Does Aretha Franklin‘s granddaughter have what it takes to be a star, too??

In what might be one of the biggest audition shockers in American Idol history, fifteen-year-old hopeful Grace Franklin walked out before the judges and revealed that she is the granddaughter of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

Viral TikTok babysitter Delaney Renee’s incredible “American Idol” audition aired on the season 20 premiere Sunday.

American Idol is back on ABC, ringing in its milestone 20th season with a primetime ratings win.

Continuing the Franklin family legacy! Aretha Franklin’s 15-year-old granddaughter, Grace, auditioned for season 20 of American Idol.

Katy Perry wasn’t impressed with Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on Sunday’s “American Idol”.

on Sunday's season 20 premiere. The late Aretha Franklin's granddaughter, Grace Franklin, the 15-year-old daughter of Aretha's son, Kecalf Cunningham, tested her own musical chops in front of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Grace shared her lineage with the judges right off the bat, and opened up about her relationship with the late R&B legend in an aside package. «I was really close with my grandma.

Taylor Fagins delivered a powerful performance on Sunday’s season 20 premiere episode of “American Idol”.

A Canadian singer is going to Hollywood!

Huntergirl definitely impressed the “American Idol” judges during Sunday’s 20th season premiere.

American Idol is back!

American Idol premiered its 20th Season Sunday night and one hopeful contestant is already capturing viewers’ hearts.

Katy Perry was left absolutely stunned at the top of the power-packed American Idol season premiere with an unexpected performance.MORE: Katy Perry looks unreal in all-leather outfitThe three judges, Katy, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, were joined by Normandy, a young woman and gamer with a voice that instantly caught their attention. Her baby-like girlish affectation instantly charmed the judges, along with her kitten-shaped slippers and gigantic carrot purse.The contestant mentioned in her introduction that she often struggled with being taken seriously due to her child-like nature and high-pitched voice.MORE: American Idol's Ryan Seacrest's famous ex-girlfriends revealedHowever, as she sang the first notes to Tina Turner's Proud Mary, she revealed a much deeper and huskier singing voice, leaving Katy taken aback."[expletive] this y'all, I'm out of here.

American Idol is upping things for the 20th season of the show, and introducing Platinum Tickets for those auditioning for the show.

Luke Bryan has had the time of his life performing in Las Vegas of late, but like all good things, it's come to an end.MORE: Luke Bryan receives outpour of love as he shares bittersweet messageLuckily for the American Idol star, he will be back in June, but that didn't stop him from paying a heartfelt tribute to his time there so far.Following his last show on Saturday, the music icon posted a montage of video clips from the experience at Resort World, including photos of him meeting his fans.VIDEO: Luke Bryan calls on fans for help after incident in Las Vegas Alongside it, he wrote: "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas… it might be the last night of my first run at @resortworldlv, but I'll be back soon! See y'all there."MORE: Luke Bryan's home in Nashville has an emotional backstory - detailsMORE: Luke Bryan leaves fans thrilled with exciting career newsFans were quick to show their support for the country singer, with one writing: "Just WOW!" while another wrote: "You were awesome! Hope there are many more nights in Vegas." A third added: "Your show was so awesome, I so want to see you again in June!"A post shared by Luke Bryan Official (@lukebryan)Luke Bryan bid farewell to Las Vegas - for now - ahead of the start of American IdolLuke will be back in June, where he will kick off his Las Vegas residency again, but for now, he will be busy working alongside his co-judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as the new series of American Idol kicks off on Sunday night.MORE: Luke Bryan's children star in emotional new videoMORE: Luke Bryan leaves fans in shock over generous offerThe trio will be on the lookout for the next big name in music, on the show that has seen the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Carrie