Doug Kiker, the American Idol singer, rose to fame with his raw talent but faced struggles before his tragic passing at 32.

Doug Kiker, who was originally from Mobile, Alabama, was the father of two kids, whom he shared with Valerie Cook, his former fiancée. Kiker, who belonged to a working-class background, was a garbage ...

During season 18 of “American Idol,” Doug Kiker became a fan favorite when he drove then-judge Katy Perry to tears with his ...

Douglas Kiker's inspiring American Idol journey was cut short, but his voice and story will live on after his tragic passing ...

During season 18 of “American Idol,” Doug Kiker became a fan favorite when he drove then-judge Katy Perry to tears with ... the passing of my brother, Douglas Kiker. He was sooo loved and ...

It's not easy to make an artist of Katy Perry's stature cry just with your voice, but Doug Kiker did it on 'American Idol'. Four years after that magical moment, his family has an ...

Kiker was a contestant on ‘American Idol’ in season 18 and notably brought former judge Katy Perry to tears during his ...

Doug Kiker, an American Idol contestant who went viral after he became known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died at age 32. Kiker’s cause of death is under investigation, according to several media ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for his health and safety when a worried good Samaritan saw the singer ...

According to People, law enforcement sources told TMZ that Kiker was rushed to the hospital after a concerned passerby called ...

Douglas Kiker had a memorable spotlight in his 2020 'American Idol' audition at the start of Season 18, performing a cover of ...

Doug Kiker, who was shot to fame as The Singing Garbage Man after wowing the American Idol judges in a 2020 audition, has ...