AMERICAN IDOL – "916 (Grand Finale)" – The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote. Alicia Keys serves as guest mentor and performer, plus special performances from other music legends and today's top stars. MONDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) LUCAS LEON, BRAD PAISLEY (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
AMERICAN IDOL – "915 (Class of 2006: Reunion / Idol X DWTS)" – At the "American Idol" 20th high school reunion, fan-favorite Idols from the class of 2006, along with special guests, return as "Dancing with the Stars" pros bring some ballroom flair to the celebration, while America votes live for the Top 3. MONDAY, MAY 4 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless)
JORDAN MCCULLOUGH, ELLIOTT YAMIN (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
AMERICAN IDOL – "914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol)" – The Top 7 celebrate Taylor Swift's chart-topping hits and defining eras as America votes live to reveal the Top 5. Plus, a salute to California's biggest artists. MONDAY, APRIL 27 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) HANNAH HARPER (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 21: Clay Aiken performs on "Good Day New York" on November 21, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Simon/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: Musician Brad Paisley performs onstage during the Concert for Altadena at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on January 07, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 29: An illuminated American Idol sign is displayed during the American Idol Live! 2018 tour at the Orleans Arena on July 29, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)