"American Idol" returns for a new season on Sunday, Feb. 14. Judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan are eager to show us new talent, and they promise they've been doing it all safely. But ...

The American Idol audition process will begin on Aug. 26, with candidates singing virtually for producers first. The next step would be in-person auditions across all 50 states and Washington. D.C.

American Idol is keeping its judging panel intact, with Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood all back for Season 9 on ABC — the music competition series’ 24th overall — which will premiere ...

American Idol is keeping its heavy country music crew for 2026: Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood are both returning to the judges table when the reality singing competition returns next spring. The ...

American Idol will enter its 24th season in 2026, and ushering it in are Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, who will return as judges. While Bryan and Richie have worked together as ...