In a new promotional video premiering exclusively with PEOPLE on Monday, Jan. 27, fans get a glimpse at the contestants who have a shot at becoming the next 'American Idol.'

Katy Perry revealed if she is still in contact with fellow American Idol judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, after she quit the show last year.The 40-year-old popstar was asked about

Carrie Underwood got emotional in the trailer for Season 23 of American Idol. Underwood — who came under fire for performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration last week — is now making headlines for her new role on the iconic singing competition,

In a never-before-seen moment from Kelly's interview with Adam Lambert, Adam reflects on the "out-of-body" experience performing for Cher at the Kennedy Center Honors, and dishes on keeping up with Allison Iraheta from his "American Idol" season.

His wardrobe contrasts with his usual “Idol” image as well. Rather than a suit and tie, Seacrest wears beige suede Chelsea boots, light-wash jeans and a pale olive green short-sleeved floral button down-shirt (worn with the top buttons undone).

Back in 2013, Lazaro Arbos won over viewers on season 12 of American Idol. Now the gay influencer is singing a totally different song. Twenty one at the time, Arbos stunned the judges with his vocal skills, his compelling immigrant backstory having arrived from Cuba at the age of ten, and his bravery navigating a speech disorder.

Carrie Underwood and her return to American Idol as a judge has fans buzzing about when the show will be back. Here’s what we know.

The “Firework” singer announced last year that she was leaving the ABC singing competition after seven seasons to embark on her “Lifetimes” tour.

Luke Bryan is having an eventful 2025... and it looks like he's about to get a whole lot busier this summer. The country singer is getting ready for judging American Idol, with the season 23 premiere airing on March 9.

Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are still BFFs! On the Wednesday, January 29, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the “Teenage Dream” singer, 40, revealed she still keeps in touch with her former American Idol co-judges after quitting the show in 2024.

A Mississippi singer is headlining this year's Mississippi Makers Fest. Colin Stough is from Gattman in Monroe County. He was seen in the national spotlight when he was a runner up to win American Idol in 2023. The Makers Fest is scheduled Saturday, May 10 at the Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson.