30 singers from Alabama who captured our imagination on ‘American Idol’

Can Alabama produce another winner on “American Idol’? Our state has a rich history on the reality series, with a scorecard that features two champs, two runners-up, several Top 10 contestants and more.

The TV singing competition has been around since 2002, and Season 20, which aired earlier this year, featured four — count ‘em, four — contenders from Alabama. Now “Idol” is holding virtual live auditions for next season, targeting…