Latest Articles About American Idol on FOX![]() by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 03, 2021 Season five auditions will kick off Friday, Aug. 6, with the return of “Idol Across America,” the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.... ![]() by Macon Prickett - May 22, 2018 Maddie Poppe was crowned the next American Idol as the search to find the next music superstar came to a close in part two of the two-night season finale last night!... ![]() by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 19, 2021 Ready to make her grand entrance as a solo artist, Julia Gargano pours her heart out on her new single “You Don’t Get To” and demonstrates her innate ability to command a room with her raw talent.... ![]() by Kaitlin Milligan - April 23, 2020 The “American Idol” Top 20 contestants came together for an exceptional performance of Bill Withers' “Lean On Me” for a PSA in support of Feeding America, featuring special appearances by judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, host Ryan Seacrest and in-house mentor Bobby Bones.... ![]() by Tori Hartshorn - May 04, 2018 The journey continues as America's beloved singing competition series “American Idol” is set to return for its second season on The ABC Television Network for the 2018-2019 season. Following the historic revival of the beloved series on ABC, the fan favorite will set out once again on a nationwide s... ![]() by Michael Major - October 19, 2021 Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest are celebrating the twentieth season of American Idol! See the photo and find out how you can audition for the new season of the singing competition now!... ![]() by Kaitlin Milligan - October 03, 2018 Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy®-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest, were on hand when ABC's 'American Idol' kicked off judge auditions for the next singing sensation in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.... ![]() by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2017 Country music star Luke Bryan has signed on as the second judge for ABC's upcoming AMERICAN IDOL reboot. The singer will join previously announced judge Katy Perry on the show... ![]() by Kaitlin Milligan - May 18, 2020 'American Idol' rounds out its all-new innovative and critically celebrated season on ABC, crowning the winner live during the epic grand finale event!... ![]() by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2020 A clip from this week's upcoming episode of American Idol shows a heartfelt moment between judge Lionel Richie and a contestant's great-grandmother.... ![]() by Emily Bruno - September 29, 2017 TMZ reports that the AMERICAN IDOL reboot has finally scored two superstar judges in Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, who join Katy Perry. The news comes just in time, as AMERICAN IDOL has been struggling to seat judges at the table.... ![]() by Kaitlin Milligan - May 18, 2020 'American Idol' rounds out its all-new innovative and critically celebrated season on ABC, crowning the winner live during the epic grand finale event!... ![]() by Kaitlin Milligan - February 28, 2020 ABC ranked as Sunday's No. 1 network among Adults 18-49 (1.5/7), dominating its nearest competition by 88% (CBS = 0.8/4) and ranking as the No. 1 broadcaster in all 4 hours of the night. ABC claimed the night's Top 3 broadcast shows in Adults 18-49 with “American Idol,” “The Rookie” and “America's F... ![]() by Michael Major - April 12, 2023 America’s favorite singing competition returns to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. Soul and R&B singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors Idol hopefuls vying for America’s first open vote of the season in this episode of “American Idol. ” Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie judge ... ![]() by Jason Thompson - November 02, 2022 If you’ve always dreamed of auditioning for American Idol, and you find yourself reading this article, this might just be your sign to go for it.... ![]() by Macon Prickett - May 25, 2018 ABC Wins Its 5th Straight May in Adults 18-49,... ![]() by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2020 With a special rebroadcast of “The Disney Family Singalong” at 7:00 p.m. leading into original telecasts of “American Idol” and “The Rookie,” ABC stood as Sunday's No. 1 broadcast network in Adults 18-49 (1.1/5),... ![]() by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2017 Country music star Luke Bryan has signed on as the second judge for ABC's upcoming AMERICAN IDOL reboot. The singer will join previously announced judge Katy Perry on the show... ![]() by Michael Major - April 27, 2022 Award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt will mentor the remaining contestants from the Disneyland Resort in California as they prepare to perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America’s vote. Get a first look at judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in Disneyland ahead of the ... ![]() by Kaitlin Milligan - July 31, 2020 In its historic third season on ABC, American Idol became the first reality competition series to air remotely with the unprecedented season dominating Sunday nights, claiming the No. 1 position for broadcast series among Adults 18-49 as well as the night’s No. 1 most social show... ![]() by Kaitlin Milligan - March 06, 2020 ABC stood as Sunday's No. 1 network among Adults 18-49, increasing its advantage over runner-up CBS to 5-tenths of a rating point in the L+3 numbers (1.3/7 vs. 0.8/4) compared to a 4-tenths lead in L+SD. In addition, ABC ranked as Sunday's highest-rated broadcast network for the 4th straight week in... ![]() by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2017 Grammy- and Emmy-nominated musical artist Katy Perry, country music superstar Luke Bryan and music icon Lionel Richie, arrived in true New Orleans fashion as ABC's AMERICAN IDOL judge auditions rolled on this weekend in 'The Big Easy.'... ![]() by Macon Prickett - May 07, 2018 After a monumental return to television in 2018, “American Idol” announces it's taking the show on the road with the American Idol Live! 2018tour, spanning three months this summer. The shows will feature this season's talented Top 7 finalists: Cade Foehner, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Catie Turner, Gabby... ![]() by Josh Sharpe - January 02, 2025 Watch judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and longtime host Ryan Seacrest reflect on the moments that changed everything in their own lives ahead of a life-changing new season of American Idol.... ![]() by Michael Major - September 28, 2022 Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy®-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest, were on hand when ABC's 'American Idol' kicked off judge city auditions for the upcoming sixth season on ABC and 21st season overall in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ch... |