Davis Mcclendon was father of American Idol Contestant Freddie McClendon. Davis Mcclendon passed away on May , 2023. His death body discovered on 7 may, 2023 on the side of a road in Greenwood, S.C at 1 a.m. He was found around 50 feet away from his car. 
Freddie McClendon sang a emotional song in American Idol 2025 with remember his late father and this song title is You Never Loved Him. His father killed on May 2023 and his death and investigation news had viraled. His live performance song has released on YouTube.
His father’s car has been crushed between his own car and another vehicle and that accident intentionally crushed. According to investigation reports, his father killed by William “Bud” Ackerman Jr.
Davis Mcclendon had been dating William’s wife Meredith Haynie for several months. At this time, Freddie McClendon’s father separated with Freddie’s mother.
When he finished his song, all three judges became very emotional. Carrie Underwood said, “Thank you for bringing this and sharing your heart.”
When his father passed away who was 46 year old man.
Freddie McClendon is 19 year old boy who performed with powerful performance. He said about his struggle and father’s murder situation.
Freddie will become good singer and songwriter. He learnt from his past.
