Caleb Kennedy, who competed on Season 19 of 'American Idol' in 2021, has been sentenced after a deadly DUI killed a man in 2022.

"American Idol" star Caleb Kennedy is trying to record some new music before he heads to prison for an eight-year term, reports say.

Caleb Kennedy, who competed on American Idol in 2021, has been sentenced to eight years in prison and a $15,100 fine. He pleaded guilty to driving under the influence resulting in death on Monday, November 18,

The country singer was initially sentenced to 25 years for his involvement in a 2022 car crash that killed a South Carolina man.

Kennedy, 20, pleaded guilty to a charge of felony driving under the influence where death results on Monday, according to a representative from the 7th Circuit Solicitor's office in Spartanburg County, S.C. Kennedy's plea occurred before the case went to trial.

Caleb Kennedy, who competed on Season 19 of "American Idol," has been sentenced to eight years for a felony DUI crash in 2022 that killed a South Carolina man. He pleaded guilty on Monday. Authorities said he was using a marijuana vape pen while driving on a private road.

Caleb Kennedy, who made it to the "American Idol" Top 5 in 2021, was under the influence of marijuana when he crashed into a South Carolina home.

On Monday, Kennedy pleaded guilty during his hearing, according to a local Spartanburg, South Carolina CBS affiliate WSPA. The outlet reported that Kennedy was sentenced to 25 years in prison and a $25,100 fine, which has been reduced to eight years and a $15,000 fee.

Caleb Kennedy, a former American Idol finalist, has received a reduced prison sentence of eight years for a DUI crash that killed a man in South Carolina.

Caleb Kennedy first rose to prominence on the nineteenth season of American Idol in 2021. The 20-year-old singer will now be forced to take a step back from the spotlight after receiving an eight-year prison sentence for a deadly DUI accident.