American Idol hopeful Ash Ruder delivered a heartstring-tugging original song during the latest round of auditions in the show's Sunday night (March 7) episode, and her performance left all three ...

A song called "Blue Genes" by former American Idol contestant Ash Ruder is going viral, thanks to the buzz—and confusion—surrounding American Eagle’s latest ad starring Sydney Sweeney. Ash Ruder told ...

A song by former American Idol contestant Ash Ruder has gone viral after Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle advertisement’s wide-ranging controversy. The primary reason for this is the song’s name, “Blue ...

A song by former American Idol contestant Ash Ruder has gone viral after Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle advertisement’s wide-ranging controversy. The primary reason for this is the song’s name, “Blue ...

After making her “American Idol” debut this weekend, Turlock native Ash Ruder probably didn’t need to get her father a birthday present — or a Father’s Day present for that matter. The Pitman and ...

Former "American Idol" contestant Ash Ruder has gone viral with her song "Blue Genes." Her new EP "Miss California" drops in late October. Ash Ruder: Viral Song and An All-New EP News / Oct 9, 2025 / ...

Turlock native Ash Ruder got what every auditioning contestant on “American Idol” wants — a Golden Ticket to Hollywood Week. But before the Pitman and Turlock Christian high alum could perform in ...

Former "American Idol" contestant Ash Ruder has gone viral with her song "Blue Genes." The song, which she wrote several years ago, is suddenly gaining traction -- by the millions -- amid Sydney ...

"American Idol" viewers may want to break out the tissues after this emotional audition. Sunday night's episode saw another round of singers step in front of the judges in the hopes of scoring a ...

Former "American Idol" contestant Ash Ruder has gone viral with her song "Blue Genes." Her new EP "Miss California" drops in late October.