Kree HArrison

Carrie and Scotty rose to country royalty with the help of the reality show, but what about the others?

When Taste of Country spoke to 'American Idol' Season 12 runner-up Kree Harrison in mid-May, she was beyond excited about making her Grand Ole Opry debut. Well, the performance has come and gone, and she nailed it, as we can tell from footage of her performing a beautiful duet of Kris Krisofferson's 'Help Me Make it Through the Night' with an assist from country superstar and 'American Idol' judge

Kree Harrison has been sharing the stage with a few country music greats lately. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut with  Keith Urban and Kellie Pickler, and on Wednesday (June 5) joined fiery redhead Wynonna Judd onstage at Nashville's 3rd and Lindsley venue.

Sometimes, being runner-up isn't so bad -- especially if it leads you to one of the most prestigious stages in country music. 'American Idol' runner-up Kree Harrison made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday (June 4), sharing the stage with both Kellie Pickler and Keith Urban.

They say specificity is the soul of narrative, which would mean Kree Harrison's first post-'Idol' single 'All Cried Out' lacks soul, or narrative. The ballad is a showcase for her vocal range and power, but it's never made clear why the Texan is so bummed.

Country's own Kree Harrison was revealed as the runner-up on the twelfth season of 'American Idol' in the dramatic finale Thursday night (May 16), and in an interview after the show, she shared some of her future plans.

Soulful country vocalist Kree Harrison survived again on 'American Idol' Thursday night (May 9), after a sensational run on the show's twelfth season highlighted by a long string of stellar performances. She will move on to the show's finale next week, where she will compete against Candice Glover to see which one will be crowned the winner this year.

Powerhouse country singer Kree Harrison sang the Band Perry's 'Better Dig Two' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (May 8), giving a performance that the judges didn't feel was the best she had to offer.

Aspiring country singer Kree Harrison performed the Rascal Flatts song 'Here Comes Goodbye' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (May 8), earning effusive praise from the judges after turning in an emotional performance.

'American Idol' contestant Kree Harrison performed the classic tune 'Stormy Weather' on the show Wednesday night (May 1), showcasing her innate ability to effectively deliver a wide array of material.

Country singer Kree Harrison hit a grand slam home run on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (May 1), singing Carrie Underwood's new single 'See You Again' -- though not all of the judges thought so.

Powerhouse country vocalist Kree Harrison has been a standout on this season of 'American Idol,' turning in one convincing performance after another and winning over the judges and viewers alike. She has consistently placed in the top two after all the votes are tallied -- and as it turns out, that may be thanks to the overwhelming support she's receiving from her friends and family in Texas. Read