The Truth About American Idol’s Garbage Man Doug Kiker

Here's what you need to know about Garbage Man Doug from 'American Idol.' Doug Kiker was urged to audition by his wife.

Doug is from Greensboro, Ala. but lives in Mobile where he is a garbage man. He auditioned with Rascal Flatts' "Bless the Broken Road."

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[TasteofCountryMusic]

Thanks for your feedback on our video about Doug Kiker. We didn't intend to diminish or disparage his accomplishment and certainly didn't mean to insult his background or occupation. We now recognize how the title of the video framed the content in a way that could be negative.


Simply put, we're going to do better and we're going to make sure all elements of any video show support for young artists like Doug. To this end we've adjusted the title and humbly hope those who were angered to give us another chance. Many thanks, Billy Dukes.

[stephene.]

What is your point? Looking for an angle. Big deal - he tried before but wasn’t ready, because of fear. The singer is awesome and deserves to be heard and discovered

[debbiesmitherman]

I watched it and I had the tears rolling. Doug deserves a chance he is trying to do it for his kids. I think he did pretty darn good. He's living a dream. I hope he does forward and beyond. This is a honest hard working man. His voice sounded reap good. When Luje Bryan got up and went over to the piano to play and sing with him he had no clue what to do but Luke guided him and then when he started to singing I cried like a baby. He sounds like a sweet down to earth person. Good luck Doug.

[haydenchadtalley]

I believe he is hard working
But what was even the point of this video... to say that he couldn’t achieve anything or that he doesn’t even know what he’s doing, Even if that’s not what this is I’m tired of people judging people and laughing at them.

[PhyllisBennettNana]

RIP. May you be singing with the angels!

[wastedvomit]

i hate how they say " garbage man" as if its a bad job..its a great job atleast here in cali, with great benefits n retirement. nothing wrong with being a garbage man

[truckfan_]

He used to work at rouses in Theodore with my mom he was super nice

[lamarmills]

I'm from Grand Bay he lives next door to my daughter beth and son lane

[beefcke_sundae]

This video reminds me of when I look up a word, and find that the definition uses the actual word to define itself. What a waste

[gp]

Don't know what the point of this video was.

[sethy]

"is this sanitation company the only garbage company in America that still doesn't use the one arm bandit?"

You must not get around America much.

[mblakew]

This video is terrible. Extreme cringe.

[Jaqvander]

Whomever posted this video is pretty crazy

[petermachek]

Never underestimate people . The guy sounds great and I know the Judges can work with him . They see it in him.

[celtichalo]

Thanks for subscribing? Subscribing to what, your idiocy? Don’t you have anything better to do with your life than be a condescending fool? Obviously most of the people here are cheering for Doug! I know I am! God bless you, Doug! I’m sure you’ll find what you’re looking for, along the “Broken Road” ! Much love and respect to you and your family! 🙏🏻❤️

[tgxjmvvfgjjg]

He made a few videos of his progress singing. Watch his cover of hallelujah. Beautiful.

[patriciahinz]

First TOC video I’m not impressed with, it just didn’t come off right at all. Why have a go at this bloke when all he is doing is having a fair go! That’s the way it seems, and I’m one very disappointed fan if that is what you did! Sorry but I don’t think that video was in any way needed. Trish from Oz

[fazerchef]

Nasty video, I hope this guy smashes Hollywood!

[tiaay]

How about the truth about whoever made this video? Keep moving forward Doug, regardless what the critics say! Go #garbageman

[callmegabzplz]

Dude in Alabama yes they still have real garage truck men. Where they pick up the trash cans. I live here and still see the real trash men weekly lifted the cans. We don’t have the funds in this poor state to have the trucks with the arms.