2019 in Review: Laine Hardy Wins ‘Idol’, Toby Keith Name-Drops + More of May’s Biggest Country Music Headlines2019 in Review: Laine Hardy Wins ‘Idol’, Toby Keith Name-Drops + More of May’s Biggest Country Music HeadlinesThe Boot is looking back at some of the top headlines from 2019.Riane KoncRiane Konc
Laine Hardy Performs ‘Flame’ on Jimmy Kimmel [Watch]Laine Hardy Performs ‘Flame’ on Jimmy Kimmel [Watch]Hardy brought the party to Jimmy Kimmel!Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
See ‘American Idol’ Champion Laine Hardy Before He Was FamousSee ‘American Idol’ Champion Laine Hardy Before He Was FamousHe was just a local singer paying his dues at the time.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
What Does Laine Hardy Get for Winning ‘American Idol’?What Does Laine Hardy Get for Winning ‘American Idol’?Times have changed.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Laine Hardy Drops ‘Flame’ After ‘American Idol’ Win [Listen]Laine Hardy Drops ‘Flame’ After ‘American Idol’ Win [Listen]"Put your light up / Put your light, put your light up / Put your light, put your light up / Put your light, put your light up ..."Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Laine Hardy Wins ‘American Idol’Laine Hardy Wins ‘American Idol’The Louisiana favorite managed to pull ahead of Alejandro Aranda to take the season title. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Jon Pardi + ‘American Idol’ Finalist Laine Hardy Rock Out to ‘Night Shift’ + More [WATCH]Jon Pardi + ‘American Idol’ Finalist Laine Hardy Rock Out to ‘Night Shift’ + More [WATCH]Pardi was one of a number of country stars to show up for the 'American Idol' season finale on Sunday night (May 19).Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Laine Hardy Delivers ‘Nasty’ Cover of ‘Home’ on ‘American Idol’ FinaleLaine Hardy Delivers ‘Nasty’ Cover of ‘Home’ on ‘American Idol’ FinaleAll three judges praised Hardy's cover of Marc Broussard's "Home."Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Goes Disney With ‘Robin Hood’ Number‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Goes Disney With ‘Robin Hood’ NumberFor "Disney Night," Hardy turned a little-known ditty into a full-on swampy, rocking, foot-stomping number. Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
Who Is Laine Hardy? ‘American Idol’ Season 17 Favorite Won’t Be ConfinedWho Is Laine Hardy? ‘American Idol’ Season 17 Favorite Won’t Be ConfinedRecognize him? You may not.Billy DukesBilly Dukes