In the May 19 finale, Abi Carter was crowned as the show's champion ... “I came from a very religious family,” she shared, without specifying what her religious beliefs were.

"Hi Abi, it's Billie. I wanted to say congratulations ... "I've never heard the crew clap." After Carter's family rushed into ...

(Spoiler alert: It includes new music and a tour.) Abi Carter began writing material for what would become her debut album while still filming American Idol. Last November, she released the deeply ...