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 ...

Kiker was a contestant on ‘American Idol’ in season 18 and notably brought former judge Katy Perry to tears during his ...

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

Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family ...

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 ...

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Former 'American Idol' contestant Douglas Kiker, nicknamed The Singing Garbage Man, has died at the age of 32.

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker, who auditioned on Season 18 of the singing competition show, has died, his sister confirmed.

Douglas Kiker, who was on season 18 of American Idol, was known as the "Singing Garbage Man" because of his job as a garbage collector in Mobile, Alabama. His cause of death is still under ...

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

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.