The new season of American Idol has arrived on ABC in the 2025 TV schedule, and Katy Perry’s replacement, Carrie Underwood, joined judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to decide who was on their way to ...

Samantha Ray won her 'Idol' Golden Ticket with her audition of Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance,' a tribute to her late ...

During Sunday's episode of "American Idol," judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan were "mortified" after contestant Sophie Powers performed a song called “STFU." ...

A new season of the ... became a hit in 1977 during Richie’s years with the Commodores, and remains a beloved signature song for him as a solo artist. “Lionel, you’re a big influence ...

Though Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan just kicked ... pop icon Richie said their new partner is a “jukebox… she knows every song that the contestants are singing,” joking that Underwood ...

A California music teacher earned his golden ticket with a powerful rendition of Benson Boone’s song “Beautiful Things.” ...

The runs in Teddy Swims' song 'Lose Control' are difficult, skillful and strong. But 19-year-old Jamier Jones made them look ...

Carrie Underwood's choice to perform at the inauguration might make for a tense 'American Idol' season with fellow judge Lionel Richie ... I like singing my songs better.” ...

Lionel Richie’s late parents ... Acknowledging that taking time off delayed new music, the musician emphasized, “If someone said, ‘Spend time with your father or your new album,’ there ...