Doug Kiker, a contestant on 'American Idol' Season 18 who moved Katy Perry to tears in his audition, has died. He was 32.

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

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 audition. While standing in front of Perry, and fellow judges Luke Bryan and ...

Doug Kiker, the Alabama native and former American Idol contestant, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. His sisters, ...

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 ...

Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family announced on social media. He was 32 years old.

Former ‘ American Idol ’ contestant, Doug Kiker, who previously worked as a garbage collector, has died. He was 32. No cause ...

American Idol fans are mourning the loss of Douglas Kiker, the "Singing Garbage Man" spotlighted in Season 18.

Carrie Underwood is making her return to American Idol. After winning season 4 in 2005, she's joining Luke Bryan and Lionel ...

Doug Kiker, who gained fame as the “Singing Garbage Man” on season 18 of American Idol, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sister, Angela Evans, announced his passing Wednesday (March 12) in a ...

Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family ...