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
WATCH: Laine Hardy's 'Nasty' Cover of 'Home' on 'American Idol'WATCH: Laine Hardy's 'Nasty' Cover of 'Home' on 'American Idol'All three judges praised Hardy's cover of Marc Broussard's "Home."Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Learn 'American Idol' Fan Favorite Laine Hardy's BackstoryLearn 'American Idol' Fan Favorite Laine Hardy's BackstoryIs he really going Hollywood with that smile of his? Hardy shares some fun personal tidbits for fans on the most recent episode of the show. Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
'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' Favorite Won't Be ConfinedWho Is Laine Hardy? 'American Idol' Favorite Won't Be ConfinedRecognize him? You may not.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
Laine Hardy Makes 'American Idol' Top 10 With 'Hurricane' [Watch]Laine Hardy Makes 'American Idol' Top 10 With 'Hurricane' [Watch]Hardy took to the stage to perform Band of Heathens' "Hurricane." Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
'American Idol': Laine Hardy Channels Elvis for America's Votes'American Idol': Laine Hardy Channels Elvis for America's VotesThe Louisiana teen had confident swagger on a version of "That's All Right." Wendy HermansonWendy Hermanson
'Idol' Hopeful Laine Hardy, Elle King Duet on 'The Weight''Idol' Hopeful Laine Hardy, Elle King Duet on 'The Weight'He was nervous, but he nailed it.Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol
'American Idol': Laine Hardy Takes on Sam Cooke Classic 'American Idol': Laine Hardy Takes on Sam Cooke Classic Laine Hardy is bringing the soul! Jacklyn KrolJacklyn Krol