Ruby Rae; Photo Courtesy of American Idol / ABC

    Ruby Rae Delivers Show-Stopping ‘American Idol’ Audition For Pacific Palisades—Judges Swoon & Call Her A “Star”

    Posted on February 2, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “If there were a thousand things on a list to check, I think you checked them all. I mean, I don’t think we’ve seen a star, star, star like you yet,” Bryan admitted.

    Khloe Grace Honor Late 13-Year-Old Girl On American Idol Bringing Idol Judges To Tears

    Khloe Grace Brings ‘American Idol’ Judges to Tears With Heart-Wrenching Tribute to Late 13-Year-Old, Aubreigh Wyatt

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I’ve always dreamed of holding one of these in my hand…and to get it singing a song I wrote and a song I poured my whole heart too is insane,” Grace said.

    Bryant Thomas, Also Known As The Secret Shower Singer on TikTok; Photo by American Idol via ABC

    Viral Secret Shower Singer Reveals Identity After Impressive Audition On ‘American Idol,’ Proposes To Girlfriend Alyona

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Bryant delivered an impressive cover of “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” by Phil Collins for his Idol audition.

    Brad Paisley and Luke Bryan Prank Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie on American Idol

    Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley Pull Epic Prank on Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie on ‘American Idol’

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I can’t wait to ruin this whole show. This is going to be so much fun,” Brad Paisley said.

    Jayson Arendt Of Banana Ball League Texas Tailgaters On American Idol

    Jayson Arendt Scores Golden Ticket With Unforgettable ‘American Idol’ Audition and Epic Line Dance With Luke Bryan

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “You’ve got a distinguishable voice, and we don’t have anything like that yet,” Richie told Arendt.

    Keyla Richardson; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Luke Bryan Chokes Up After Keyla Richardson’s ‘American Idol’ Audition: “A Voice That Will Stop People in Their Tracks”

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Luke Bryan called Keyla Richardson’s audition “one of my favorite moments I’ve ever had on this show.”

    Lucas Leon; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Gallatin Teen Lucas Leon Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With Original Song — Luke Bryan Says, “You Have It All”

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I feel like you could go pretty far in this competition,” Carrie Underwood gushed, while Luke Bryan called him “Idol gold.”

    Kase Tippens, Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Kase Tippens Covers Red Clay Strays On ‘American Idol,’ But Judges Say “Your Time Is Not Quite Now”

    Posted on March 16, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “That was beautifully fourteen,” Bryan said, acknowledging that Tippens vocals needed a bit of work.

    Slater Nalley; Photo Provided by American Idol / ABC

    Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood And Luke Bryan Brought To Tears By Slater Nalley’s Emotional ‘American Idol’ Audition

    Posted on March 9, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Slater Nalley’s American Idol audition could be remembered as one of the most powerful and emotional in the show’s history.

    Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan; Courtesy of American Idol

    Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood And Lionel Richie Invite Viewers On Dream-Making Journey In New American Idol Promo Video

    Posted on January 2, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Season 23 of American Idol will launch with a two-hour premiere on March 9 at 8/7c via ABC.

    Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of American Idol ABC

    ‘American Idol’ Judges Discuss Show’s Future, Katy Perry Sets Record Straight: “This Is Not A Karaoke Show”

    Posted on July 12, 2023

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    Melinda Lorge

    American Idol returns with Season 22 in 2024. It currently remains unclear if Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan will be returning to the judges panel or not.

    Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Has ‘American Idol’ Tapped Out “All The Great Talent”? Ryan Seacrest Weighs In & Reveals Details On Upcoming Season

    Posted on May 21, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    With the Season 21 premiere of American Idol quickly approaching, longtime host Ryan Seacrest is opening up about what fans can expect from the new season. During an interview with PEOPLE, the 48-year-old television personality said that fans can expect…

    Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Alanis Morissette & Ed Sheeran To Temporarily Replace Katy Perry & Lionel Richie On ‘American Idol’

    Posted on May 4, 2023

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    Maren Angus-Coombs

    Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will be traveling overseas to perform at King Charles III’s coronation.

    Iam Tongi; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Who Is Iam Tongi? 10 Fun Facts About The ‘American Idol’ Contestant

    Posted on March 7, 2023

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    Sarah Wyland

    Meet the 18-year-old American Idol contestant, whose emotional audition went viral and amassed millions of views.

    Elijah McCormick; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    Elijah McCormick Brings ‘American Idol’ Judges To Tears With Emotional Cover Of Rascal Flatts’ Hit

    Posted on March 6, 2023

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    Andrew Wendowski

    McCormick recalled a tragic car accident that left him severely injured and forced him to re-learn how to talk and talk again.