The gold standard of all music competition series, American Idol, will make its highly anticipated return to television as superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie set out on a journey across the nation to discover a new crop of inspiring talent with a touch of Disney magic, as it premieres its first season at its new home on Americas network, The Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Television Network, SUNDAY, MARCH 11 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT). (Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images/Mark Levine) BENJAMIN GLAZE
WASHINGTON, DC – Country music artist Carrie Underwood performs during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA – American Idol Season 19 winner Chayce Beckham performs on stage during the Hotel Del Coronado Grand Opening Event on June 18, 2025 in Coronado, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Keke Palmer (L) and Tayla Parx speak on stage at Up Close & Personal: In My Studio With… Keke Palmer and Tayla Parx at The Village Recording Studio on August 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Powerhouse performances celebrate the Iconic Women of Music, featuring Miranda Lambert, as the Top 10 return hoping to earn a spot in the Top 8. America votes live to decide who moves one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. SUNDAY, MAY 4 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) LUKE BRYAN, MIRANDA LAMBERT, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, LIONEL RICHIE (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson sings after winning the contest at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Ca., Sept. 4, 2002. (photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 16: Event Co-Chair and Music Supervisor, Robin Kaye attends The 7th Annual Guild Of Music Supervisors Awards at The Theater at Ace Hotel on February 16, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Guild of Music Supervisors)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 02: (L-R) Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Ryan Seacrest pose for a photo during "American Idol" Season 8 Judges Photo Call on October 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 30: Scotty McCreery performs on stage the at O2 Forum Kentish Town on May 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns)
AMERICAN IDOL: "819 (Grand Finale)" – It's the grand finale! The Top 3 give their final performances in a star-studded night with music legends and top stars. Then, this year's "American Idol" winner is revealed live. SUNDAY, MAY 18 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) LIONEL RICHIE, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, LUKE BRYAN (Photo by Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty Images)
