Sam Sparks Auditions with "Colorado Gray" After Overcoming Life-Changing Injury | American Idol

Arkansas songwriter and car enthusiast Sam Sparks found solace in music after breaking his back in a terrible accident. He played through his pain in the hospital parking lot, and now he's here singing his original song "Colorado Gray" for Lionel, Luke, and Carrie. Sam's favorite things in life are going fast and being loud, and he still gets to do those things today — this time, on American Idol.

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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2025

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.