American Idol Contestant Isaiah Moore Skipped Honeymoon to Audition for Season 23

Watch All 3 'American Idol' Judges Hilariously Mispronounce Contestant's Alabama Hometown

"Is it On-eonta or One-onta?”Mike Coppola / Getty ImagesIn addition to a perfectly timed “Bless your heart,” Southerners have a way with words that could be credited back to our expanded vocabulary—compliments of some truly remarkable town names. We’ve generally mastered how to say Cadiz, Kentucky; and Thibodaux, Louisiana; though we still get caught up on Nacogdoches, Texas; Natchitoches, Louisiana; Champagnolle, Arkansas; and the big one: the …

Adopted Worship Leader Isaiah Moore Headed to Hollywood on ‘American Idol’

Isaiah Moore, a 22-year-old worship leader from Oneonta, Alabama, is headed to Hollywood after earning his “golden ticket” on American Idol season 23. Moore, who works at Redeemer Community Church in downtown Oneonta, shared more about his story during his audition with judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and season four winner Carrie Underwood. The season premiered on ABC on March 2, 2025, with the first episode garnering 5.91 million viewers. “I …

American Idol Contestant Isaiah Moore Skipped Honeymoon to Audition for Season 23

These newlyweds are honeymooning in Hollywood. American Idol contestant Isaiah Moore had the love of his life by his side as he auditioned to secure his spot on season 23. Indeed, the Alabama...

‘American Idol’ Contestant Brings Judges To Tears With Beautiful Cover Of Luke Combs’ “Where The Wild Things Are”

Just beautiful. Last night on American Idol, Alabama native and worship leader Isaiah Moore auditioned for the three judges consisting of Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and former Idol winner Carrie Underwood, who is embarking on her first season as a judge. Isaiah has an inspiring story, and was raised by his grandparents for most of his childhood as his mother battled a severe drug addiction. He spoke about how one of his brothers now live with him…