Cue the sounds of vocal warmups and strumming guitars because American Idol is returning to make more dreams come true. More recently, in August 2025, ABC announced details about the upcoming season ...

An "American Idol" film crew was spotted on Pensacola Beach on Dec. 10 filming Pensacola gospel singer Keyla Richardson for ...

The judging panel of Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood will return for the 2026 season of "American Idol." Last season's winner, Jamal Roberts, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot ...

American Idol Season 24 is beginning sooner than any season in recent history. The 2026 version of the singing competition show will follow a similar format with the same three judges as last year.

Ryan Seacrest will continue to host “American Idol” in its upcoming 24th season, due sometime in 2026. He’ll be joined by Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who will return to the judge’s ...

On May 9, 2025, ABC confirmed that American Idol had been renewed for a new season. It will be Season 9 on ABC and Season 29 overall. The announcement came just over two weeks ahead of the Season 23 ...

Life looks quite different for the musical artist and former American Idol finalist now 16 years down the road, but some ...

American Idol winners receive a multi-album record deal, a substantial cash prize, and exclusive management with 19 Management.