The former contestant, who worked as a garbage collector, wowed judge Perry with his rendition of Rascal Flatts' "God Bless This Broken Road" ...

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on "American Idol" Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker's sisters, Angela ...

Doug Kiker, who touched viewers' hearts during Season 18 of the popular singing competition, died unexpectedly in Denver, Colorado, according to social media posts from relatives. His ex-fiancée, ...

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 ...

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

Doug Kiker, the Alabama native known as the "Singing Garbage Man" from American Idol who made Katy Perry cry, has passed away ...

Doug Kiker, the Alabama native and former American Idol contestant, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. His sisters, Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez, confirmed the news on ...

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old.

American Idol contestant Doug Kiker has died. He was 32 years old. Doug's sisters Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez confirmed his death on Facebook on Wednesday, March 12.