Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family ...

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 ...

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

From contestants who nearly botched their auditions, to folks who floored the judges, these tryouts from past "Idol" winners ...