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 ...

It's not easy to make an artist of Katy Perry's stature cry just with your voice, but Doug Kiker did it on 'American Idol'. Four years after that magical moment, his family has an ...

Douglas Kiker, a former American Idol contestant best known as ‘The Singing Garbage Man’ has sadly died aged 32. Kiker appeared on the singing competition in 2020 during the 18th season of the show.

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for his health and safety when a worried good Samaritan saw the singer ...

American Idol contestant Baylee Littrell left the judges in tears even before he got an assist from his famous father.

Douglas, a beloved son, brother, father and friend," the GoFundMe reads. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to ...

Doug Kiker, a former American Idol contestant deemed the “Singing Garbage Man, ” died on Monday (March 10), TMZ reports. He was 32. Valerie Cook, Kiker’s ex-fiancée with whom he shares two children, ...

Doug Kiker, who gained fame as "The Singing Garbage Man" on American Idol, has died at age 32, family members confirmed ...

Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came ...

The singer auditioned with Rascal Flatts’ Bless the Broken Road and memorably brought judge Katy Perry to tears with ... Douglas, a beloved son, brother, father and friend.

"American Idol" alum Doug Kiker -- known by the moniker "The Singing Garbage Man" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.