“American Idol” star Caleb Kennedy is working on “new tracks” before he goes to prison, according to TMZ.TMZ reported that Kennedy’s lawyer says he is “hopeful the 20-year-old will still be able to pursue a career in music when he gets out” from prison, where he will serve an eight-year sentence.Attorney Ryan Beasley told TMZ that Kennedy has “been writing songs over the last few years.” The attorney also told TMZ that “faith and family are the …

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Controversial “American Idol” alum Caleb Kennedy has been handed a reduced but nearly decade-long sentence for a 2022 deadly DUI crash when he was 17. The South Carolina country singer pleaded guilty this week to felony driving under the influence resulting in the death. Kennedy was initially handed the maximum 25-year prison sentence, before it was ultimately lowered to eight years, according to Greenville News. He’ll serve five years behind ba…

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‘American Idol’ alum Caleb Kennedy gets 8 years in deadly DUI

American Idol season 19 alum Caleb Kennedy has been sentenced after pleading guilty to driving under the influence, Us Weekly can confirm. Kennedy, 20, was arrested and charged in February 2022 with a felony DUI in South Carolina after crashing his car led to a 54-year-old man’s death. Kennedy was 17 at the time. Kennedy pleaded guilty in a Monday, November 18, hearing, according to a local Spartanburg, South Carolina CBS affiliate WSPA. The out…

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'American Idol' Alum Caleb Kennedy Sentenced to Prison After Fatal DUI

Caleb Kennedy -- the former "American Idol" finalist who was arrested after a fatal DUI crash in 2022 -- has been sentenced to 8 years ... TMZ has confirmed. Kennedy, who appeared on season 19 of the hit singing show, pled guilty to a felony…

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'American Idol' Caleb Kennedy Sentenced to 8 Years for Fatal DUI Crash

Caleb Kennedy, known for making it to the top five during the 19th season of "American Idol," was sentenced to eight years in prison for a fatal 2022 DUI crash, Fox News Digital confirmed.Kennedy, 20, appeared in court in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Monday, where he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of driving under the influence where death results.He was sentenced to 25 years in prison with a $25,100 fine, with the sentence suspended to eight…

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‘American Idol’ finalist Caleb Kennedy sentenced to 8 years in prison after deadly DUI crash

The 2022 incident in South Carolina left Larry Duane Parris dead at 54.Country singer and former American Idol contestant Caleb Kennedy has been sentenced to prison on a DUI charge in connection with a car crash that killed a South Carolina man nearly three years ago.Kennedy, 20, pleaded guilty to a charge of felony driving under the influence where death results on Monday, according to a representative from the 7th Circuit Solicitor's office in…

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'American Idol' alum Caleb Kennedy sentenced to 8 years in fatal DUI crash

Caleb Kennedy, who competed on Season 19 of “American Idol,” has been sentenced to eight years for a felony DUI crash in 2022 that killed a South Carolina man. He pleaded guilty on Monday. Authorities said he was using a marijuana vape pen while driving on a private road. Kennedy was 17 at the time of the fatal accident; the victim was later identified by the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office as 54-year-old Larry Duane Parris. Kennedy’s attorn…

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'American Idol' Finalist Caleb Kennedy Sentenced to 8 Years for Fatal DUI

American Idol alum, Caleb Kennedy, received his sentence after pleading guilty in his DUI case.  The 20-year-old singer competed on the 19th season of the reality show back in 2021. Although he made it to the Top 5, he abruptly exited the show after controversial social media posts resurfaced online.  He was arrested and charged with a DUI in February 2022 after being involved in a fatal crash that left one person dead.  This week, the court cas…

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‘American Idol’ Alum Caleb Kennedy Pleads Guilty in Fatal DUI Case, Sentence Revealed | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Caleb Kennedy, who appeared on Season 19 of “American Idol,” has been sentenced after pleading guilty to driving under the influence, Us Weekly reported on Friday. Kennedy, 20, was arrested and charged with a felony DUI in South Carolina in February 2022 after a car crash led to the death of a 54-year-old man. Kennedy was 17 when his Ford pickup truck traveled 175 yards off the road and struck a garage in which Larry Duane Parris was working in …

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GOSSIP & RUMORS: ‘American Idol’ alum Caleb Kennedy, 20, sentenced to 8 years in prison for fatal DUI crash – U-S-NEWS.COM

Caleb Kennedy, a former contestant on American Idol, has been given a reduced sentence on a felony DUI charge. Beforehand, Kennedy faced 25 years in prison. This comes out nearly three years after the Idol alum struck and killed a South Carolina father. The American Idol Alum’s Truck Hit A Garage Back In 2022 Kennedy previously appeared on American Idol during the 19th season. During this time, he made it to the Top 5 until he was removed from t…

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